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1 day ago | idealhome.co.uk | Molly Cleary

I'm enjoying all of the perks that come with upgrading your coffee machine this week with my new installation for testing: the Ninja Luxe Café Pro (available for £699.99 from Ninja). It's the upgraded version of the sellout Ninja Luxe Café espresso machine that came out last year (which earned five stars in my review) but with even shinier features and a whole host of new upgrades. My thoughts a week in?

2 days ago | idealhome.co.uk | Molly Cleary

De'Longhi's newest espresso machine is quite the launch given its surprisingly affordable price-tag. The Dedica Duo, available for £279.99 via De'Longhi offers espressos, double espressos and a cold brew function, as well as a sleek touchscreen. It's a wonderful change from the usual colour schemes of the best coffee machines, with a break from black with the release of this machine in a pastel palette of pink, green, white and classic stainless steel.

3 days ago | idealhome.co.uk | Natasha Brinsmead

In the majority of cases, a garage conversion is one of the best ways to add space and value to a house without extending – but there are always exceptions. If you want your newly formed space to be an asset, you need to know exactly how to convert a garage in a way that ensures it ticks all the boxes, both in terms of what you need and want from it as well as when it comes to building regulations and planning approval.

3 days ago | idealhome.co.uk | Lisa Fazzani

Early summer is when our gardens are just getting into their stride, so the thought of cutting plants back can feel counterintuitive. But give key plants a light prune now, and your garden will look all the better for it, so knowing which perennials to cut back in June is a must. Perennials grow quickly in spring as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase, and this year’s unseasonably warm weather sees our outdoor spaces already bursting with colour.

3 days ago | idealhome.co.uk | Ginevra Benedetti

As an interiors brand, we're well aware that we're responsible for encouraging a certain level of consumerism and the act of 'buying things' to make you, your life, and your surroundings look and feel better. We acknowledge that sustainability is a key consideration in everything we do, suggesting ways to upcycle wherever possible, buy secondhand, adopt energy-saving tips, and zhush up your existing decor wherever possible.