
Laura Honey
Laura has always been a homebody in the truest sense of the word. For the past five years, she’s turned that instinct into a career, curating and writing about homes in every waking (and sometimes sleeping, if it's bedroom-related) hour.
Laura’s professional journey began at The White Company, still one of her favourite places to shop, where she honed her eye for timeless design and quality craftsmanship. From there, she moved into magazine journalism, writing for leading interiors titles including Homes & Gardens and Livingetc, before bringing her expertise to woman&home. Her work blends rigorous testing with a warm, reader-first perspective, whether she’s reviewing the latest kitchen appliance or exploring the trends shaping modern living.
Before journalism, Laura read English at University of Oxford. Alongside voracious reading and writing for student publications, she supported herself with a series of hands-on roles that, perhaps surprisingly, laid the perfect foundation for a career in homes.
She trained as an SCA-certified barista (which explains her forensic approach to coffee machine reviews), spent summers working in her family’s pizza business (meaning no pizza oven that falls short of Italian standards will pass her tests), and worked for the heritage fragrance house Penhaligon's, where she indulged her love of scent, set up her own perfume studio and qualified as a Master Perfumer. That rare combination of practical experience and sensory expertise gives her reviews a distinctive depth particularly when it comes to kitchen kit and candles.
Latest articles by Laura Honey
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Get Bake Off ready with these stand mixers - tested for handshake-worthy cakes, cookies, and moreOur team of bakers have selected the six best stand mixers, made for budgets, baking bread, and for style, from KitchenAid, Kenwood, and much more
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Em The Nutritionist reveals '5 expensive kitchen items worth buying' - we've found almost identical affordable alternativesWith £750 to save, it’s time to embrace high-low shopping for a luxury kitchen look on a budget
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Forget expensive renovations - Kimberley Walsh's 'simple' trick is an effective way to refresh your home on a budgetKimberley's tile trio are a lesson falling back in love with your home
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Autumn's in the air - 15 little luxuries for kicking off cosy season in your homeConsider this your invitation to get cosy
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Simba is having a rare sale - get 30% off new mattresses and best-sellersI've rounded up the best Simba mattress deals in their sale, including the brand's best-sellers, so you can enjoy their famous hybrid mattresses for a saving
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6 simple home water filters - pure water without the price tagWhether it's a BRITA jug or carbon sticks, these filters bring "water wellness" to every kind of home
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18 must-haves in The White Company's Summer sale - plus shopping tips from their Fashion EditorSeeking out The White Company's sale? I'm their former fashion editor and I've found a special place where you can save on their bedding, clothing, and candles
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Everyone loves Courteney Cox's coffee station - here's an affordable way to replicate her luxurious, simple styleCourteney Cox has the the perfect way to celebrate how we caffeinate
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18 cooling bedding buys for warm autumn nights – from crisp cotton to lightweight linenThis breathable bed linen looks like Autumn, but feels like the summer
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The best duvets tested and reviewed for comfort and cosinessWe've rounded up the best duvets, testing top products from Simba, Silentnight, John Lewis, The White Company and more
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Rain is finally coming - 9 clever garden solutions to help catch every dropFrom water butts to rain chains, these handy devices will help your garden to bounce back post-heatwave
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What happens when iconic wallpaper designers meet a washable rug brand? Practical heirloom pieces for every room of the homeA modern take on flora and fauna - washable, recyclable, and ready for muddy paws this autumn
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I cooked like Em The Nutritionist for a week - and fell back in love with one-pot cooking (and her Le Creuset)Five meals, one Le Creuset, and Emily English's recipes makes for one delicious week
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Confused by Simba's mattress range? We explain the difference between every modelWe’ve explored the full range in detail to help you find the best Simba mattress for your sleep style and needs, so you can enjoy deeper sleep
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I swear by Ninja for non-toxic air fryers - but this affordable alternative is irresistibly goodClear glass and cleaning cooking - at half the price
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My family runs a pizza business – these are the 9 ovens that actually impressed usI tested the best pizza ovens for beginners, experts, and home chefs alike. If you want to pitch Gozney, Ooni, and Ninja against each other, look no further.
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Forget big barbecues - this compact model is as good as having an outdoor kitchenWe've given the Dimplex a grilling so you can get sizzling
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See the summer out in style - these cool boxes will keep the al fresco evenings going into autumnThese are essential for picnics, picky bits, and posh spreads
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Fed up of sweaty sleep? Simba's new HeatRelease technology keeps you 4.4°C cooler all night longA little goes a long way when it comes to cooler sleep, so Simba's new feature is a true treat
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I swear by air coolers as a refreshing alternative to air con - this new model is powerful, reliable, and actually in stockHeading into another heatwave without air con? This new air cooler will be your hero
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The best non-toxic air fryers - tested for safe, reassuring cookingThese are the best non-toxic air fryers that our team tested with ceramic, glass, and stainless steel coatings. These are the only ones you need.
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Every day is spoil your dog day, but today's the official one - here are 15 gifts under £50 that we loveFind a little something fur your best friend
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Are kamado barbecues worth it? This one perfected seared prawns and a Sunday roastFor a skilled grill that you can get cheffy with, look no further
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These affordable Swyft x Morris & Co pieces will make your home look instantly more expensiveForget bland beige, these patterned sofas are the secret to a more luxurious-looking home
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