Lauren Bradbury

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

As someone who writes about decluttering and organisation for a living, I’m all for keeping a home as clutter-free as possible. But I’m also human and have a constant worry that one day I’ll need that odd sock or those old charging cables, which is why I also understand that some things feel downright illegal to declutter. Yes, I love a good decluttering method as much as the next person, but sometimes it makes sense to keep certain items for those ‘just in case’ moments.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

Most people choose a variety of storage options for their homes, from cupboards and wardrobes to chests of drawers and bedside tables. But have you ever wondered whether you’re putting the right things in the right place? Well, it turns out that there are many more things you should store in drawers. Of course, storage and organisation are key to a functional home, but it’s fair to say that most people (myself included) seem to favour cupboards over drawers.

3 weeks ago | inkl.com | Lauren Bradbury

White kitchen worktop and oak shelving furnished with storage containers, trinkets and black KitchenAid stand mixer. Open shelving can look incredible on social media and in photoshoots, whether in a kitchen, living room or bathroom. But do they work in real life? After trying them out in my home, I'm not convincedOver the last few years, open shelving has become a huge home decor trend, and I was desperate to try it out when I moved into my new home.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

As Ideal Home’s vacuum cleaner expert, it’s my job to test all of the latest innovations within the vacuum world. The latest model to land on my desk... or floors? The Miele Guard M1 Cat & Dog. Released in March 2025, I wanted to see whether this hot-off-the-press model has what it takes to be crowned one of the best vacuum cleaners. More importantly, I wanted to see how it fared compared to the models I’ve crowned the best pet hair vacuums.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lauren Bradbury

Like many of us, I live in a small house with very limited storage. And while I know that keeping my house clean should be a priority, it’s always challenging to get the job done when there’s no space to store cleaning products and tools. But that all changed when I started using the Joseph Joseph CleanTech™ 5-Piece Cleaning Tool Set.