Coffee Break Reads

Coffee Break Reads

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 will be in full strut, with Paris following two weeks after, in a veritable...
Editorial Team

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...
bathroom design

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...

How To Wake Up In The Dark Without Feeling...

There's nothing quite like the existential dread of a winter alarm. It's pitch black, your bed is...

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Coffee Break Reads

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...

That’s The Spirit: 8 Splurge-Worthy Ornamental Bottles To Gift This Christmas

Some bottles exist purely to be drunk. Others live to make everyone at the party ask where you got them. This guide concerns the...

Editor's Picks

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...
Loft Conversion

More Than Just Storage: 8 Loft Conversion Ideas For The New Year

Spare a thought for the lonesome loft. Crammed with junk, coated in dust and crying out for attention, who’d want to be the loftiest...

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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....
manicure

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

Sponsored by: 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...
Christmas baking

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...

Superfood Sources Of Antioxidants: 7 Of The Best Foods To Eat

Free radicals; you’ve probably heard them mentioned by health food experts and nutritionists, but perhaps never sought further explanation. Or, maybe you’re like us,...

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...

9 Home Improvement Hacks To Make Yours More Energy...

Are you paying attention yet? Recent harrowing pictures of the Earth’s lungs should have had you sitting...