
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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Everyone needs to know about this non-toxic air fryer - it's got style and substanceThe Our Place Wonder Oven covers air frying with style and finesse, from baking cupcakes to mid-week meals, it's a favourite amongst non-toxic air fryers
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This is KitchenAid as you've never seen them before - a luxurious coffee machine that rivals SageThe KitchenAid KF6 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a flashy coffee machine that brews everything from espresso to iced lattes - here's why we love it
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This luxury-looking pizza oven is actually the cheapest I've tested - it's a brilliant buy for beginnersThe Firebloom EP03 Electric Pizza Oven is brilliant for beginners and budgets, offering a versatile, open way to elevate your outdoor dining
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Need new books to read in May? Here's what we're devouringFrom the books everyone's talking about to the undiscovered gems, these are the best books to read this may, as recommended by our experts
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The most complimented candles I own - handpicked by a Master PerfumerDiscover the best scented candles recommended by me, a Master Perfumer, from luxury and cult brands as well as independent sellers and boutique brands.
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Bye bye barbecue - Jamie Oliver’s pizza oven is the only way I’m cooking this summerThe Tefal Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven is perfect for beginners to stone-baked food. It's versatile, simple, and comes with an ingenious feature too
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Lidl’s famous kamado grill is back – and it’s a brilliant alternative to the Big Green EggThe Lidl Ceramic Kamado Grill is the best budget barbecue to have in your garden this summer - at just £249, it's you can enjoy an iconic look for less
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Is a £30 steam mop the best way to a chemical-free clean? We put it to the testThe Russell Hobbs Steam and Clean Lightweight Steam Mop is one of the best budget steam cleaners on the market - at £30 is it a brilliant buy?
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This £40 solar powered pendant is the epitome of elegance -perfect for elevating your outdoor spaceThe White Company's outdoor collection includes some elegant yet affordable accessories, including £40 solar powered wicker pendant lights
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Aldi's affordable pizza oven is back - and it's almost identical to the £300 OoniCraving some restaurant-quality pizzas at home? This Aldi pizza oven can deliver just that right from your back garden
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Has Nespresso reinvented pod coffee? It’s healthier, smoother, and better than ever beforeThe Nespresso Vertuo Up is one of the brand's latest launches - with customisable strengths, temperatures, and sizes, it's one of their most impressive yet
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Jo Malone's latest launch is affordable luxury at its finest - it's an elegant £24 treat for every homeAt £24, the Jo Malone Mini Room Spray launch is the perfect chance to spritz some of the brand's most iconic fragrances in your home
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These outdoor lights will instantly elevate your garden in time for the summer - and they're on sale tooGive your garden a glow up with Wayfair's outdoor lighting deals
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This is Gozney's biggest pizza oven to date - it's cooking on more than gasThe Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL Pizza Oven is the best for large families with lots of mouths to feed. It's big, it's bold, and powerful too, but do you need it?
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Introducing the Woman&Home Tester NetworkEvery product in our Tester Network is tried by real women living in the real world. Here’s how it works and why it matters
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Dunelm's accessibility collection is cause for celebration - it makes the everyday easy for everyoneThe Dunelm Amalfi Accessible Tableware Collection makes everyday dining easy for everyone, with double-handled mugs and divided plates
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"It's instantly icy cold" - the £30 Silentnight Cool Touch Pillow works magic if you're a hot sleeperThe Silentnight Cool Touch Pillow gives an instantly icy coolness, so it's the perfect pillow for people who start the night feeling hot. Here's my full review.
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The best steam cleaners - natural ways to help keep your home clean and hygienicDiscover the best steam cleaners for use around your home from handheld steam cleaners through to steam mops for carpets and hardwood floors alike
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There's so much dirt you don't clean on your floor - unless you have this UV robot vacuum to find itThe Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is one of the best robot vacuums for pet homes, with impressive navigation and cleaning technology
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I always struggle to squeeze coffee machines into my kitchen - affordable, ultra-slim, and stylish this is exceptionalThe Dreame Ecceluxe Slim Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a sleek slim coffee machine that's perfect for small kitchens and tight budgets alike
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Forget basic BBQs and pizza ovens, the Ninja FlexFlame is a five-function "revolution" in outdoor diningThe Ninja FlexFlame Gas BBQ combines five cooking systems into one barbecue, pizza oven, grill, smoker, and roaster. It's set to "revolutionise" outdoor dining
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Our favourite Parisian candles just got a sustainable, luxurious upgrade - they’re chic and confidentClassic Diptyque candles will come in redesigned, refillable jars - and the collection has expanded to include coffee, nettle, and clack sesame scents too
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Why everyone's talking about The Power audiobook again - and the bold new voices that make this electricNaomi Alderman celebrates ten years of her award-winning novel, The Power, with a full-cast re-record of the audiobook. We have all the special insights.
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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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