
Katie Sims
Katie is an experienced digital journalist specialising in interiors and lifestyle. She started writing for Ideal Home in the spring of 2022, and since then has explored many topics related to home life, including design trends, storage tips, and DIYs. She started as part of the e-commerce team with a focus on shopping content, before moving on to the news team to explore all the latest happenings in the world of interiors. She's also written for Real Homes, Livingetc, Gardeningetc, and Homes & Gardens.
Katie is a real homebody and loves writing content that helps people create a safe and happy place in their homes. She's often putting decluttering techniques to the test and trying out space-saving storage tips in her own home.
Latest articles by Katie Sims
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5 things I'm doing to update my bedroom for autumn, as advised by interior stylists
Experts share the easiest ways to refresh a bedroom for the new season – cosy, affordable updates you can make instantly
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Doctor warns of making this simple mistake when doing laundry
Washing at the wrong temperature is 'a big deal' that could be damaging your clothes, wasting money, and even affecting your health
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How can I declutter my home in a way that feels manageable? 4 expert-approved tips
These simple, expert-backed strategies will help you cut through the clutter without the stress
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5 things professional cleaners always remove from a bathroom to make it easier to clean
Cleaning experts reveal the common bathroom items that are making your weekly clean harder than it needs to be
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5 understated Amazon buys that have elevated my home decor on a budget
These affordable finds have instantly styled various rooms in my home, and no one would guess they were as cheap as £8
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8 decluttering mistakes you’re probably making – and how to avoid them
Professional organisers urge you not to make these common decluttering mistakes, advising what to do instead
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I've tried IKEA's most space-savvy storage solutions to organise my wardrobe – here are the ones worth buying
These space-saving solutions have transformed my clothes storage, and at very little cost
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I've doubled my small kitchen's storage space using these 9 simple organising solutions
These genius products have transformed my kitchen storage - and they're perfect if you're on a budget
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What is the unexpected red theory? Interior designers explain the trend – sharing 5 creative ways to use it in your home
Bold, playful, and daring, the unexpected red theory is the perfect way to revive your interiors this spring
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Rattantree walking pad review: 'So close' to a 5-star way to walk at home - and now on sale
Wondering whether a walking pad is worth your cash? I've spent the last three weeks putting Rattantree's model through its paces
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8 creative ways to decorate walls without paint: interior designer's budget-friendly tips to refresh rooms this spring
These insider styling tricks will give your walls a new lease of life, at minimal effort and cost
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5 things you should remove from your bedroom to create space and serenity, say professional organisers
Home organisers reveal which items you should remove from your bedroom now, for a calmer, more relaxing space
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I tried the 'one touch' tidying rule – it's the best way to combat decision fatigue when decluttering
Do you struggle to make quick decisions when decluttering? The 'one touch' decluttering method could be the answer
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I swear by the 'four-box' decluttering method after using it to rapidly organise my wardrobe – it's a gamechanger
The four-box method is an easy way to curb the clutter and organise your home
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I tried the 1-3-5 decluttering method: here's how it's helped me banish chaos and embrace calm
Of all the decluttering methods I've tried, the 1-3-5 technique is the best for stopping overwhelm and seeing the job through
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10 essential styling tips to get your dining room ready to host this Christmas
Prepare your dining room for a wonderful (and easy) Christmas with these top tips
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10 common heated clothes airer mistakes to avoid, according to the experts
All the things you might be doing wrong when using a heated airer to help dry clothes in winter – and what to do instead
By Katie Sims Published
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Can you sleep with an electric blanket on? Experts reveal the key safety elements you need to know
As the nights get chillier, we've asked experts to share the key facts around sleeping with an electric blanket on
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HOMCOM Foldable Walking Pad review: Are walking treadmills worth buying - or just another gimmick?
As a keen walker, I was excited to try the HOMCOM walking pad. There were just a couple of ways it could have been better...
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Ultrahuman Ring review: Is this the best smart ring for women yet?
For sleep, movement and recovery trends, the Ultrahuman ring AIR ticks all the boxes
By Katie Sims Published
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Pinterest trends: 7 of the biggest interior trends inspiring home decor right now
These are the most notable trends taking over our homes this autumn and beyond – setting the scene in style for the year ahead
By Katie Sims Published