Interior and furniture

Decorating your home can sometimes feel like a huge task, especially if you're a new buyer or renter. If you're on the hunt for a kitchen rug that will suit your style but also offers functionality, it can be hard to know where to begin. To get you started, we'll provide plenty of helpful information about which waterproof and washable materials to look out for, plus we'll explain why you should go for a mat with a rubber backing.To help you decide, we've compiled a list of the best kitchen rugs available at Amazon, Argos and John Lewis. Our picks come in a range of sizes and colours, from non-slip mini mats in muted tones like grey and black to large rugs in bright shades of red and green. If you want to make your house feel more like a home, read on to find your new favourite rug!

Time spent outdoors can do wonders for your wellbeing, but it's not always possible to fit a casual stroll into a busy day. A convenient way of bringing nature into your home is to fill pots with houseplants. Nowadays, indoor pots come in various shapes, sizes and colours, plus they're made from a range of materials including glass, metal and glazed ceramics.To help you choose a suitable, we've prepared this detailed guide where we'll run through everything you need to know and show you where to buy the best indoor plant pots. We'll share our favourites that you can order right now from stores like Amazon, John Lewis, Argos and ASOS, from cheap and cheerful quirky designs to chic styles that'll suit a minimalist home.

Throws are among the most versatile furnishings you can purchase for your home. They serve a practical purpose with their ability to keep you warm on chilly winter evenings, but they're also great for adding colour to a plain-looking bed, doubling up as a sofa blanket and generally giving your space an extra dash of style.Whether you're looking for a luxury bed throw, a plush electric heated blanket or something simple and affordable, this guide will help you find the perfect product for you and your home. To give you further inspiration, we'll also count down our top ten buys, all of which are available to order online from stores such as Amazon, John Lewis and Argos.

Invented in 1963, the hypnotic motion and luminescent glow of the lava lamp saw it take off during the swinging 60s as a means of setting a relaxing mood in the home. Nowadays, these novelty lights are having a bit of a renaissance and come in a whole host of designs from homemade lamp kits for kids to those filled with glitter and unusual shapes. To help you find a lava lamp that you'll appreciate for years to come, we've compiled a guide full of tips on all the things you should consider before you make your purchase. For inspiration, we've also reviewed the best lava lamps to buy in the UK from Argos, John Lewis, Amazon and eBay – including offerings from original manufacturers like Mathmos. Groovy! 

At the end of a long day, a relaxing atmosphere can work wonders to rejuvenate you or help you feel ready for bed. There's no better way to achieve this than with a warm glow and pleasant aroma, which is where a wax melt warmer comes in! This handy product offers a convenient means of melting scented wax and filling your home with your favourite fragrance.If you're unsure which wax melt warmer to choose, check out our info-packed buying guide. Then, we'll count down ten of our favourite products available to order online at Amazon and eBay, including plug-in electric options as well as traditional tealight-powered burners. Whether you're searching for a gift or shopping for yourself, we'll guide you to the perfect purchase!

Lanterns have been used for millennia as a convenient and portable means of transporting a light source while keeping it protected. Even today, they can be used to safely contain candles, but they're now sought after primarily for their decorative purposes. Coming in a whole host of designs from solar outdoor lights for patios to large statement styles for indoors, there really is a lantern to fit every home.The huge variety on offer means that picking the right one can get a little tricky, and that's why we've written this buying guide to make the task easier. By breaking the process down into easy-to-understand steps, and then introducing you to our ten favourite LED and candle lanterns, we hope to help you find a decoration that you'll truly love. 

Tiles are one of the most versatile elements of home décor — they can be used to create borders, enhance features and generally bring a room to life. However, they can be expensive, tricky and time-consuming to apply, which is why tile stickers offer the perfect alternative. As well as being cheap and easy to use, stickers can actually look quite realistic. Most people won't be able to tell the difference between a tile sticker and the real thing!It can be difficult to find the right tile stickers for your kitchen or bathroom wall, which is exactly why we've written this handy buying guide. For further inspiration, we've compiled a list of our favourite waterproof products to buy at Amazon, eBay and Argos, including colourful Moroccan mosaic decals, glitter-adorned stickers as well as simple grey and white options. 

Whether you're giving your kitchen a total overhaul or you're just looking to freshen it up on a budget, a kitchen splashback is a surprisingly impactful way to bring out the potential of the space. They combine practicality with interior design, protect your kitchen from heat and steam and, as the name suggests, stop splashes of food or liquids from staining your walls.Kitchen splashbacks can be made from glass, stainless steel, or, if you want to make a real statement - a sheet of laminate. We've created this buying guide and paired it with our top ten favourites in the UK available on Amazon, eBay and B&Q – to help you decide on your perfect look. From simple grey panels, a chic black tile effect, or even some decorative wall art, we've got a whole host of ideas for kitchen splashback for you to peruse!

Overbed tables aren't just something you'd find in a hospital – they're helpful pieces of furniture that make eating, drinking and reading easier when you're lying or sitting in bed at home. There are all sorts of styles nowadays, including tables on wheels, ones with storage and those with an adjustable width and height to fit single, king size and double beds alike. Unsure of what to look for when purchasing an over the bed medical or laptop table? We've put together a buying guide with key information to help you pick the best one for your needs. After that, take a look at our reviews of the 10 best-rated overbed tables to buy in the UK, including top products from Aidapt and NRS Healthcare who supply to the NHS.

It's essential to buy the right office furniture, even if you work from home. That's why you should definitely consider a filing cabinet to house important documents, like tax returns, invoices and client information. Luckily, there are plenty to choose from, whether you're after a wooden filing cabinet with 2 drawers, or a lockable cabinet to keep your files secure.We've put together this buying guide to help you find the right filing cabinet, including advice on materials, features and storage options. Once you've read that, take a look at our ranking of the top 10 best filing cabinets available to buy online in the UK from Argos, Amazon, John Lewis and Ikea!