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Cooking Christmas dinner is the ultimate test of an air fryer. If your air fryer is your most used appliance year-round but isn’t up to scratch on the big day your festive meal will feel a huge knock-on effect.That’s why this year I’ve upgraded my air fryer just in time for cooking the most high-stakes meal of the season. As a Kitchen Appliance Editor, I’ve tested dozens of the best air fryers and my usual pick is the small but delightful Our Place Wonder Oven (which I gave a deserved 4 stars to in my review), but for cooking a…
Sofa scaling is not a term casually thrown around so it’s likely you may have never heard of it. But in interior and sofa design circles, sofa scaling refers to the guiding principles to choosing the right size sofa for your particular living space in order to achieve a well-balanced room.Ideally, you want to get the best sofa possible for your living room so that its measurements and style complement the lounge’s size and purpose you use it for. And yet, people often struggle to get the proportions of their sofa to the room quite right.‘A common mistake I see…
Social media has been abuzz with rumours that TK Maxx and Homesense is stocking discounted Diptyque candles. The French fragrance brand is renowned for its luxurious scents and with a reduced price, it’s easy to see why so many of us have put pedal to the metal to get one in our shopping basket.The candles went viral on TikTok over the past week, as shoppers discovered the candles in their local TK Maxx stores. Not only were they impressed by the price, but the range of scents available. The Benjoin Candle, Cypres Candle, White Narguila Candle and the Lys Lily…
The humble garage shed has undergone a major glow-up. No longer just for vehicle storage and a dumping ground for tools and garden clutter, these versatile spaces are becoming design statements in their own right. And when it comes to modern aesthetics, few styles capture the imagination quite like industrial design. With its raw materials, minimalist vibe, and rugged charm, an industrial-style garage shed interior is not just functional—it’s a bold extension of your personal style. Ready to roll up your sleeves and transform your shed into a contemporary masterpiece? Let’s dive into the essentials of making this trend work…
Located near the city center of Warsaw, Poland, an unexpected haven lies within the gardens of a family allotment of land. Designed by NOKE Architects, the electric House of Color reflects the bold personalities of its owners, who sought tranquility away from the city’s chaos without sacrificing its accessibility. In a world where sustainability and mobility are becoming increasingly important, the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has shared a groundbreaking project – MO.CA (MOBILE CATALYST). This modern mobile home, crafted from zero-kilometer natural materials and employing cutting-edge digital construction techniques, marks a new option for eco-friendly living. In…
Vacuuming your mattress might be something you do often, but I’m guessing it’s more likely a less-frequent job you do when you remember – or not at all. But did you know that dust mites are the leading cause of house-born allergies in the UK – and that they feed on dust? Vacuuming can blitz those critters and help alleviate allergies, plus prolong the life of your mattress. But is it worth investing in a dedicated mattress vacuum cleaner for this?Lakeland sells an entry-point mattress vacuum, which vibrates your mattress to shake out dust and dust mites and then suck…
If your floors need a splash of vibrant color and a touch of sculptural artistry, the latest collaboration from award-winning British rug designer Sonya Winner and American architect Kevin McClellan might just be the palette cleanser you need. Inspired by the mesmerizing canyons of Sedona, Arizona, the aptly named Sedona series, which includes the Sedona Square Rug and Sedona Irregular Rug, follows up on Winner’s 2021 Antelope Canyon collection, both marrying bold design with the beauty of nature. This time, the Sedona rugs capture the intense, earthy hues and organic silhouettes of the region’s sandstone landscapes, blending bold design with…
I put the Panda Cloud Duvet to the test to see how its bamboo-and-microfibre filling fares compared to the best duvets on the market.In a nutshellThe Panda Cloud duvet has a lot going for it. Its mix of bamboo and recycled polyester microfibre filling offers the best of both worlds, incorporating the luxurious and temperature-regulating properties of bamboo with the easy-to-care-for properties of a synthetic duvet.I’m a hot sleeper, and for me, this is the best synthetic mix duvet I’ve tested in terms of temperature regulation. To my mind, it can’t beat the breathability and superb temperature regulation of a…
Drying ourselves with a gorgeously soft bath towel is one of the little luxuries to enjoy at the end (or start) of every day. What’s not so luxurious is using a towel that feels hard enough to crack after a hot shower or soak – if you’ve experienced this lately, it’s time to learn how to wash bath towels the right way.The best bath towels have specific laundry requirements, and it’s important to know what these are if we want to maintain their softness for as long as possible. There are a few components to consider, including choosing the right…
One myth surrounding real Christmas trees seems to stick around every year, and we’ve heard the same question a lot lately: should I spray my Christmas tree with water?Well, it’s a valid question – we already know that watering is an integral part of real Christmas tree care, and a lot of other indoor plants like to be misted. And after you’ve put all that effort into buying a real Christmas tree, you’re going to want to do everything you can to help it last.But do real Christmas trees need to be sprayed with water? Hold your spray bottles, because…