
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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'What I wish I had known before buying an air purifier' advice from an industry expert
I share personal and expert advice on everything I wish I knew before buying an air purifier with tips from world-leading minds at Dyson, Molekule, and BlueAir
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Missing the Kindle Oasis and page-turn buttons too? I have brilliant news
The Kobo Libra Colour boasts page turn buttons, colour, and stylus access. It's an advanced eReader that is replacing the Kindle Oasis, but is it for you?
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I swapped my Kindle for a Kobo - is it a switch we should all be making?
The Kindle vs Kobo debate has been a longstanding one between eReader enthusiasts. I put the two head-to-head to help you find your perfect fit
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A fresh face on familiar favourite - why Hoover’s kitchen appliances deserve a spot in your kitchen
Sponsored by Hoover
Hoover has plenty of fresh and exciting home appliances designed to make life more simple and sophisticated. I'll talk you through all my favourites.
By Laura Honey Published
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The best vacuum deals to shop - save on Shark, Dyson, and more
I've found the best vacuum deals for keeping your home sparkling clean without breaking the bank. Here's where to shop if you want to save on Dyson, Shark, and more
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The Aldi pizza oven is back to transform your garden into a pizzeria for under £70
Craving some restaurant-quality pizzas at home? This Aldi pizza oven can deliver just that right from your back garden
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Jamie Oliver's new collaboration reveals what he's cooking with in his kitchen - and I've tested it out
Jamie Oliver and Samsung have collaborated to craft a selection of special recipes to create in their Bespoke AI kitchen appliances - and I've tested them out
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'What I wish I had known before buying a pizza oven' reveals an expert with decades of experience
I've finally got a chance to give you a slice of advice on the important things to consider before buying a pizza oven
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Now is the best time to buy your outdoor dining essentials - get ready to eat al fresco
It's time to start thinking about your al fresco set up and with Amazon's Prime Day Sale there are plenty of outdoor dining essentials up for grabs.
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What is Kindle Unlimited, and is it worth it? I've had it for years, and think it's worth every penny
What is Kindle Unlimited? Is it worth it? And how do you get it for free? We answer these key questions and more from our personal experience
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I've finally been converted to a Kindle – their luxurious latest model comes with colour, comfort, and complete convenience
I took the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition eReader to the French Riviera to give this luxe tablet a test for the home and holiday seasons
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Simba's most sustainable mattress is miles better than luxury hotel beds - it's all I want to sleep on
I put Simba's most premium, natural mattress, the Simba Earth Apex, to the test to find out whether it's good for comfier, cooler, more supportive sleep
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What makes a good portable induction hob? Here's how our food team reviews them in the kitchen
Our recipe developers and chefs give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of how we test portable induction hobs in our test kitchen at woman&home
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Looking for a non-toxic, non-sticky frying pan? I just found my favourite
I tested the GreenPan Barcelona Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan to fond out whether it's the solution for non-toxic, non-stick cooking. Here's the result.
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As a barista, I've always been a snob about pod coffee, but illy just changed my mind
The illy X3 X-CAPS Coffee Machine promises to make barista-quality coffee but with with the quick convenience of pods. Our barista put it to the test.
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This pistachio green coffee machine is the most beautiful I've seen - make your coffee chic this summer
The Nespresso Pistachio Vertuo Pop is a dream in cream and pistachio green. Here's our barista's thoughts on how it brews, the special pods, and its style.
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How to reset a Kindle: 3 simple solutions, and what to do if they don't work
Our guide to how to reset a Kindle following three different methods can help you to troubleshoot, fix a glitch, sort a frozen screen, and fix a black screen
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Looking for non-toxic pans on a budget? Zyliss' Ultimate Pro collection has our approval
I tested the sturdy Zyliss Ultimate Pro Pan Set to find out whether they're the best induction pans to use, especially if you want non-toxic coatings
By Laura Honey Published
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Don't buy expensive linen sheets - Dunelm's affordable range feels identical and it's on sale right now
Dunelm's Edited Life Linen Bedding is an unexpected, affordable luxury that's perfect for hot sleepers. Even better, it's on sale right now.
By Laura Honey Published
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I asked Jamie Oliver for his go-to summer lunch - get ready to eat this unexpected, easy meal on repeat
Jamie Oliver shared his go-to summer meal idea with me and showed me some special tips for how to make it easily, quickly and healthily at home
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As a former barista, this is my favourite way to make cold brew coffee at home
If you want to swap your iced lattes for something smoother and sweeter, the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is perfect, inexpensive and expertly designed
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Naturally cooling and ultra cosy, these sheets are my worst-kept secret
I've been sleeping on the Secret Linen Store Natural Sid Stripe Linen sheets in the hot and cold to test whether they're the best bed sheets you can buy
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My family runs a pizza business – these are the 9 ovens that actually impressed us
I 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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These affordable pans are 9 times tougher than non-stick - I love them
The Salter Megastone Pan Set is an affordable, stylish set. I put these through my standard tests to see how they compare with the likes of Ninja.
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