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Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), collectively known together as Mixed Reality (XR), are rapidly advancing as companies focus on miniaturizing AR technology and enhancing VR capabilities. While fully immersive virtual collaboration may be the future, today’s priority is to develop, learn, and collaborate on XR technology in the physical world. This vision is at the heart of the new XR Lab, designed by WindsorPatania Architects. The new XR Lab space is located at West Suffolk College in the United Kingdom, and was recently awarded the Inspiring Learning Space Award at the 2024 Education Estates Awards. The lab is…

Ah, the humble chest of drawers—a staple in bedrooms, hallways, and living spaces alike. Not only does it offer invaluable storage, but its top surface also presents a prime opportunity for showcasing your personal style. Yet, many people find themselves staring at that expanse, wondering how to transform it from a clutter magnet to a curated display. Fear not! Let’s embark on a journey to elevate your chest of drawers from a mere item of furniture to a statement piece that reflects your unique aesthetic. Choosing the Perfect Chest of Drawers If you’ve ever stood in a furniture showroom (or scrolled endlessly online)…

We’re racing towards summer, and if you’re hoping to embrace outdoor cooking, it’s worth looking into the best gas BBQs on the market.Many of the best BBQs out there are gas models, and for good reason: they’re convenient, simple to use and reliable. That’s why we’ve put the best models, from leading brands like Weber, Everdure and Char-Broil, through their paces to help you make sure you’re buying a quality product.If you’re stuck between those and the best charcoal BBQs, we’ve even included a guide at the bottom of the page to help you decide if a gas barbecue is…

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), collectively known together as Mixed Reality (XR), are rapidly advancing as companies focus on miniaturizing AR technology and enhancing VR capabilities. While fully immersive virtual collaboration may be the future, today’s priority is to develop, learn, and collaborate on XR technology in the physical world. This vision is at the heart of the new XR Lab, designed by WindsorPatania Architects. The new XR Lab space is located at West Suffolk College in the United Kingdom, and was recently awarded the Inspiring Learning Space Award at the 2024 Education Estates Awards. The lab is…

In an office filled with homes editors, you’d expect the conversation to focus on trends or new home decor ranges, but recently it has been dominated by my colleagues raving about the Joseph Joseph Wash&Drain kitchen washing up bowl.The Joseph Joseph washing-up bowl isn’t a new launch, but it came up when I was looking for a way to protect my new kitchen sink from stains. I was more than a little surprised to find that every editor I asked owned one of these £35 washing-up bowls. They all recommended it as a way to avoid having to intensively clean…

When Lise Vester was completing her design school application, it marked a turning point in her life. Exploring an open-ended theme of family, she visited a hospice center. It was there that Vester experienced the concept of healing architecture, and also realized that she could merge her intuitive instincts with her passion to create something meaningful. “Learning how design influences comfort in a space felt profound, and continues to inspire my work today,” she says. A native of Denmark, Vester studied furniture design and business as an undergraduate. She had the support of her family, and met two key individuals,…

Why you can trust Ideal Home- 100 years of industry expertise- 10,000 hours of sleep product testing- 10 bestselling mattress protectors tried and tested at homeThe best mattress protectors are an essential addition to any sleep set-up, providing a barrier that shields our mattress from sweat, body oils, dead skin cells (yuck!), and general dirt and grime.A waterproof mattress protector will also protect a mattress from bedwetting or accidental liquid spills, whilst a zippered protector or mattress encasement can defend our mattress from dust-mites, allergens, and bed bugs.As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, a mattress protector is a bedding essential I…

Much like choosing the right rug or wall paint colour, living room curtains have the power to pull the space together and further elevate it if the pick is carefully considered. But that doesn’t mean the curtains have to cost you an arm and a leg – in fact, there are several ways to make living room curtains look expensive without spending too much on them.Living rooms are all about comfort and cosiness which is best achieved through textures – so the right sofa, rug and curtains, all of which inject texture, can make or break the room. The challenge…

There are several reasons why a coffee table is a must even for the smallest of living rooms – it anchors and balances the room, and provides an extra surface for decorative items while serving a practical purpose for popping teas, coffees and snacks on. But if space is tight, it can be challenging to squeeze one in – which is where our coffee table ideas for small living rooms come in.From choosing the right finish and shape to alternatives to the box standard coffee table, our interiors experts are here to inspire you with 6 different coffee table solutions…

The best air fryers make cooking easier than before, and more efficient. That’s why we’ve tried over 30 of these appliances under test conditions to curate this list of the top 14 air fryers worthy of your investment.Our team of testers consists of our Kitchen Appliances Editor (that’s me!) and our expert product tester (and resident home economist) Helen McCue. Select reviews have also been contributed by the wider Ideal Home team (who are air fryer lovers through and through), so trust us when we say we’ve got the expertise to get you over the line.Air fryers are small countertop…