Coffee Break Reads
10 Domestic Upgrades Designed With Your Happiness In Mind
So many articles about home renovation projects and domestic upgrades lead with the value you could add to your property. Hell, we’ve written quite a few of them.
Less advice, it seems,...
8 Ways To Reduce Your Fashion Footprint In 2026
Ideal for forgoing fast fashion and dressing in a more eco-conscious way...
Later this month, Milan Fashion Week...
8 Ways To Brew The Ideal Cups Of Coffee...
This just in; the modern day Brit drinks an astonishing amount of coffee, averaging approximately 95 million...
From Biophilic Design To Blonde Wood: 2026’s Top Bathroom...
As we step into the new year, the world of interior design continues to evolve, bringing forward...
A Look Inside A Pro Chef’s Knife Roll: 7...
Are you considering a change of pace or yearning for a fresh start? Do you think your...
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Enhancing Your Personal Aesthetic: Men’s Jewellery Trends To Try In 2026
Need a new look? Consider upping your jewellery game. Once considered a niche market, men's jewellery has now exploded onto the fashion scene, with...
The New Year’s Eve Drinks Edit: 12 Bottles To See Out The Year In Style
Twelve bottles for midnight seemed fitting, and the countdown to that moment calls for something special: a liquid that rises to the occasion and...
10 In-Demand Careers For 2026 That Will Largely Be Protected From AI
Ideal for not beating, but joining, them...
The acceleration in technological advancements has disrupted numerous industries, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being a significant driver. This...
How To Pick A Wig Colour That Actually Suits Your Skin Tone
Selecting the right wig colour can feel like navigating a minefield of swatches and shade names. Get it wrong and even the most beautifully...
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10 Beautiful Spirit Bottles To Gift This Year
There's something so satisfying about a drinks trolley that looks as considered as it is well-stocked. A well-chosen bottle does more than hold liquid;...
Growing Old Gracefully: How To Help An Elderly Loved One Remain Independent
Ideal for encouraging an autonomous, fruitful life as your elderly loved ones age...
It's a reality which we'd rather not confront for our loved ones....
15 Rare & Exotic Flowers For A Truly Unique Christmas Display
Ideal for bringing vibrancy to your Christmas decorations this festive season...
When it comes to decorating our homes for the festive season, many of us...
6 Great Tips On Making Your Clothes Last Longer
Sometimes the temptation is just too hard to bear. The laundry basket is full, you’ve a party on the approach, and the high street...
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14 Common Laundry Mistakes You Might Be Making
Here are some stats to hammer home the crushing monotony of life; a third of Brits wash their clothes three to four times a...
9 Super Fun Hairstyles To Try In The New Year
‘New year, new you’. But for a different perspective in 2026, how about ‘new year, new do’? It has a certain ring to it,...
Six Weeks Sorted: Summer Camps & Childcare Ideas For Busy Parents
Come summer every year, the same WhatsApp panic ripples through parent groups across the country: what on earth are we going to do with...
10 Practical Applications Of Biophilic Design: Maximising Functionality For A Greener Home
Ideal for a natural, verdant home that doesn't sacrifice on functionality...
In the realm of contemporary design, the integration of nature into our living spaces...
9 Home Improvement Hacks To Make Yours More Energy Efficient
Are you paying attention yet? Recent harrowing pictures of the Earth’s lungs should have had you sitting up, taking note and hopefully, switching off....
How To Master The At-Home Gel Manicure
According to research by Aqua, the average Brit spends £560 a year on nail treatments alone. With salon appointments eating into both your budget...
The Classic Is Back: Why The Trench Coat Never Falls Out Of Favour
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Can something that never truly disappeared make a comeback? The trench coat has always had the ability to reappear, not because fashion...
9 Insider Tips For Scoring A Hotel Room Upgrade
Ideal for moving from shoebox to penthouse during your next hotel stay...
Picture this: you've just landed after a long flight and all you want...
Get Long Locks Fast: How To Temporarily Transform Your Hair Like A Celebrity
Tired of waiting for your hair to grow? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced world where celebrities seem to switch from bobs to waist-length...
How To Capture Your Proposal On Camera Without Giving The Game Away
You've found the ring and chosen the moment. Now comes the question that keeps proposal planners awake at night: how do you capture this...
5 Proven Market Research Methods For Food Businesses
Marketing 101: in-depth research is the hallmark of any great marketing campaign. In fact, comprehensive research should be the cornerstone of product and service...
7 Kitchen Maintenance Jobs You’re Ignoring (& The Damage They’re Causing)
Your kitchen is probably the hardest-working room in your home. It's also the one most likely to be quietly falling apart while you focus...
How To Keep The Kids Active This Winter: Fun Ways To Beat The Cold Weather Blues
As the clocks have gone back and the evenings draw in, November's chill has well and truly settled over the UK. With frost coating...
How To Keep Your Kitchen Smelling Clean, Whatever You’ve Been Cooking
Ideal for maintaining a beautiful smelling kitchen, whatever's on the stovetop...
Have you ever noticed how scents linger in your kitchen, both good and, erm,...
Cosying Up Your Home For Autumn? Try These 11 Simple Home Decor Tricks
Here at IDEAL, we’re huge fans of the seasonal decor that defines the transition from summer to autumn, when the onset of cooler, darker...
Healthy Ageing: How To Help An Elderly Relative Maintain Independence
Globally, around 9% of the world's population are over the age of 65, meaning the age group accounts for more than 700 million people....
How To Host Your Own Traitors Party
The Traitors has become appointment television for millions, and it's no surprise that fans are clamouring to recreate the show's gothic atmosphere and nail-biting...
7 Great Christmas Gift Ideas For The Baking Lover In Your Life
Though it is, admittedly, still October, the festive season has well and truly arrived in the country’s shops and cafes, bringing with it the...
12 Essential Cyber Security Tips For Travellers
Ideal for intrepid explorers who have a sensible streak...
Yep, we know the score, and we’ve been there too. We’ve stood firmly in your shoes...
Just What Is Reformer Pilates & Can I Do It At Home?
You've seen it all over Instagram. Celebrities swear by it. Your friend who's suddenly got incredible posture won't stop banging on about it. But...
14 Common Laundry Mistakes You Might Be Making
Here are some stats to hammer home the crushing monotony of life; a third of Brits wash...
9 Super Fun Hairstyles To Try In The New...
‘New year, new you’. But for a different perspective in 2026, how about ‘new year, new do’?...
Six Weeks Sorted: Summer Camps & Childcare Ideas For...
Come summer every year, the same WhatsApp panic ripples through parent groups across the country: what on...
10 Practical Applications Of Biophilic Design: Maximising Functionality For...
Ideal for a natural, verdant home that doesn't sacrifice on functionality...
In the realm of contemporary design, the...