Thea Babington-Stitt

Nov 1, 2024 | idealhome.co.uk | Thea Babington-Stitt

Shorter, colder days seem to bring a lot of dreariness into the everyday, but we've found the cure – the M&S light up city candles. The British homeware store always seems to know exactly what will add the perfect amount of joy and sparkle to our days, and for this year they've decided to bring back their best selling light up candles, but with a bigger and more exciting range than ever before. Last year, M&S introduced its light up home fragrance range.

Aug 31, 2024 | idealhome.co.uk | Thea Babington-Stitt

Hudson Click Clack Sofa bed | from £349 at DUSKThe Hudson is a 3 seater sofa which folds out to act as a bed. We tested the grey, but it's also available in an off-white bouclé. Not all sofa beds are created equal, so if you've been tempted by the sleek-looking DUSK Hudson click clack sofa bed, you're probably wondering how it measures up to the competition. When it comes to choosing the best sofa bed for your home, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration.

Aug 20, 2024 | idealhome.co.uk | Thea Babington-Stitt

It's fair to say we have something of a lighting obsession over here at Ideal Home, and the latest target of our lust is the M&S Lola table lamp. A striped ceramic beauty, this design ticks off more than one of the current lighting trends, and although a statement piece in its own right, would feel perfectly at home in all manner of interiors. But it's not just a gorgeous light. Oh no, it's so much more – it's a true bargain.

Aug 10, 2024 | idealhome.co.uk | Thea Babington-Stitt

Recently there have been few home appliances quite as popular in the UK as dehumidifiers, often quickly selling out whenever there's a sale on. But when it comes to dehumidifiers vs humidifiers, are you making the right choice for your home? The best dehumidifiers are touted as helping in a myriad of ways in the damp British weather, and while that's undoubtedly true, there are situations where you might be better off looking at humidifiers instead.

Aug 9, 2024 | idealhome.co.uk | Thea Babington-Stitt

Have you been seeing burnt orange furniture just about everywhere recently? You're not alone. This luxe and confident shade has been quietly becoming more and more popular in design, and it's now hit the high street homewares, with furniture – especially seating – being made in the tone. From the best sofas, to the best sofa beds, amongst the standard neutrals is a pop of burnt orange. if you haven't noticed bit yet, trust me, you now will. So why is this tone having a moment?