Tamara Kelly
Tamara is a highly experienced homes and interiors journalist, with a career spanning 22 years. Now the Lifestyle Editor of womanandhome.com, she previously spent 17 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, and it’s with these award-winning interiors teams that she gained a wealth of knowledge and honed her skills and passion for styling and writing about every aspect of lifestyle and interiors.
With a keen eye for the latest interior trends, there's not a lot she doesn't know about home decor – whether it’s what colour we should be painting our living rooms next season, or if the latest 'must-have' buys are genuinely worth investing in and what are mere fads.
A true homes and interiors expert, Tamara has served as an ambassador for leading interior brands on multiple occasions, including appearing on Matalan’s The Show and presenting at top interior trends events such as the Autumn Fair and Spring Fair.
Latest articles by Tamara Kelly
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16 expert tips for saving energy in the home: to stay warm for less this winter
From heating hacks to dealing with 'vampire devices', these expert-approved tips offer an easy way to stay warm while keeping bills down
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Stay warm for less this winter with Aldi's cosy bedding collection – including a thermal mattress cover
From cosy teddy bedding and thermal mattress covers to affordable electric blankets these winter warmers are not to be missed
By Tamara Kelly Published
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I'm stocking up on household essentials on Amazon – with up to 60% off dishwasher tablets, laundry detergent and more
It's not all about luxury finds – saving on everyday essentials is just as satisfying
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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5 essential 'cosy' buys our Editors couldn't be without once it turns chilly – top picks from our own homes
These home and kitchen staples are the things we recommend when asked how to make a home feel cosy
By Tamara Kelly Published
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This £5 Amazon tool leaves my carpets looking cleaner than my Dyson – I recommend it for all pet owners
It never ceases to amaze me that something so simple is so incredibly effective at removing pet hair – my stair runner has never been so clean
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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If you have exposed floorboards you need this £30 tool before winter – it has been game-changing for keeping my home warm
Affordable, effective and easy to use this DIY must-have I found on Amazon is undoubtedly the best way to insulate homes before winter sets in
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts reveal the best living room paint colours to transform every space
Experts reveal the best living room paint colors to update your home and complement your living room design this season
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Interior designers reveal the easiest ways to make a home feel cosy
From ambient lighting to layered textiles, interior designers say these are the easiest ways to master how to make a home cosy
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to stop daddy long-legs from coming in your house without harming them
Experts reveal how to prevent daddy long-legs from entering the house
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Aldi's Stand Mixer is back, it rivals KitchenAid's classic design but costs £350 less
This week sees the return of the sellout Aldi Classic Stand Mixer in two contemporary colourways
By Tamara Kelly Published
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5 bulbs to plant now to guarantee a colourful garden in spring, according to experts
These are the most colourful flowers that bloom in spring, creating a rainbow-bright display
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Aldi's 'super quick' heated airer returns to reduce indoor drying times – and energy bills
The £34.99 winged clothes airer is an Aldi Specialbuy not to be missed for drying winter laundry
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Aldi's pumpkin casserole dish is back – and it costs £250 less than the popular Le Creuset version
Pumpkin cookware is perfect for serving up hearty autumnal feasts
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Trinny Woodall reveals the one item you need to transform your entire wardrobe – and it's not an item of clothing
The styling expert reveals her top tip for making a wardrobe work harder, without having to buy more clothes
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Kelly Hoppen's exclusive new M&S designs are the epitome of 'Quiet Luxury' – and highly affordable
This isn't just any interior design range, this is Kelly Hoppen's fabulous new Marks & Spencer design range
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Dulux Colour of the Year 2025: 'True Joy' is set to be the tone to create a happy home next year
It's a divisive choice, but the experts have spoken and they say it's time to be bolder with colour
By Tamara Kelly Published
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New Habitat x Morris & Co. collaboration: an unmissable range of affordable designer homewares
When timeless country classics meet contemporary design
By Tamara Kelly Published
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One thing every small home should have to help with laundry this winter – I couldn't be without mine
Ceiling clothes airers are the forgotten kitchen staple, but mine is the saviour of my small home – and it could be yours too
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts share the best methods to get rid of spiders in our homes
Pest control experts reveal how to get rid of spiders in the house to deter them once and for all, using only natural methods
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts reveal how to harvest sunflower seeds successfully to grow more glorious flowers next year
Now is the time to savour this sunshine favourite
By Tamara Kelly Published
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We all want a 'Chicken Brick' thanks to professional chef Andi Oliver
Everyone's talking about Habitat's iconic cooking dish – reimagined for 2024 and fans are already loving it
By Tamara Kelly Published
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We've found a stylish solution for drying clothes indoors – just in time for when summer fades away
With a chic linen-style cover this new laundry aid is most certainly the most attractive airer we've ever seen
By Tamara Kelly Published
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I can confidently say this wool mattress protector has changed the quality of my sleep immeasurably
I was advised to try the Woolroom Deluxe Washable Mattress Protector to improve my sleep, and I can confirm it has done exactly that
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Enjoy a 'second summer flush' from your favourite plants – experts say now is the time to act before it's too late
While the weather is good it's prime time to cut back your summer garden staples to encourage new growth
By Tamara Kelly Published