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3 days ago | 
prima.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
If there's anyone you can rely on for solid home advice, it's Interior Design Master’s Michelle Ogundehin. The TV judge and author is one of our go-to interiors experts for her pearls of wisdom. Indeed, from her tips on decluttering – "the key is to surround yourself with the things that actually tell the story you want it to tell" – to her sound advice on one of our favourite creative TV shows, Michelle has a money-can't-buy depth of knowledge.
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1 week ago | 
prima.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
2025's biggest gardening trend? It's less about soil and seeds and more about bringing the indoors out. Put simply, trendsetters are making their outdoor spaces an extension of their home. And an outdoor rug is key. We're not talking about renovating your house - nor do you need a renovation-sized budget.
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1 week ago | 
redonline.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
After working under Nicky Haslam for almost a decade, Beata Heuman is now at the helm of her own interior design studio. She lives with her husband, John, their daughters, aged 6 and 8, and their cat.
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1 week ago | 
redonline.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
Skip to ContentThese styles perfectly blend style and functionBy Bella Evennett-WattsPublished: 02 May 2025 It’s the thoughtful details we’re drawn to here, like the visible limewash feet – when you can see a slither of floor space beneath a piece of furniture, it creates a clever illusion of feeling lighter and more spacious. The refined twill upholstery is so chic and smart – it’s a hard-wearing fabric that still feels incredibly elegant and sumptuous, making it ideal for hosting.
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2 weeks ago | 
prima.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
After much anticipation, the doors of IKEA's new mammoth London store will finally open tomorrow (Thursday 1st May) following a meticulous four-year renovation of the landmark Grade II listed building, which was formerly home to Topshop's flagship Oxford Street shop. “It will be an IKEA many know and love, with some new features exclusive to this iconic city centre store,” said Peter Jelkeby, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA UK.
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3 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Bella Evennett-Watts
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3 weeks ago | 
prima.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
Calling all bargain enthusiasts and fans of the middle aisle, Aldi's ever-so popular outdoor furniture range is back for spring and summer 2025. If you're looking to spruce up your garden for warmer weather, the return of Aldi's sell-out Rattan Effect Corner Sofa (£199.99) – this time in a sleek grey tone – will be just the ticket. Or for a slice of warmer climes in your own back garden, you might be more drawn to the Marrakesh bistro set (£69.99) and the Olive Planter (from £4.99 for 30cm).
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4 weeks ago | 
redonline.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
Buying good quality bedsheets, for me, is like investing in stocks and shares (the capital gains being the ever-elusive shut eye) and I don’t think you can beat the hotel luxury of crisp white bedding. Indeed, if you seek the tools for a good night's sleep – or simply fantastical interiors inspiration – take note from the year-round hosts. As for those illustrious crisp bedsheets lining the sumptuous beds of top hotels?
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4 weeks ago | 
redonline.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
How can room design shift to mirror family life in flux? It begins with solid foundations: floor-to-ceiling shelves hugging a door frame or cupboards filling an awkward crevice can house plush teddies now; baskets of bric-a-brac in years to come; and a collection of books further down the line. As for wallpaper, choose graphics untethered to a particular age bracket (think: abstract patterns or stripes, which are less likely to be outgrown or unloved).
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1 month ago | 
prima.co.uk | Bella Evennett-Watts
As with all household bugbares, there are many ways to approach common pests in our homes. Some go down the natural route: pinecones laced with cinnamon and other aromatic spices on doorsteps are thought to prevent spiders. And in the garden, some people use wafts of strong incense to repel mosquitos. The other route? Calling in the big guns – chemical sprays and pellets to ward off the likes of gnats, slugs and snails. I used to be in the former camp.
