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 has spent the last 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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11 expert ways to reduce humidity in your house this winter - even without a dehumidifier
Explore these expert-approved methods to lower your home's humidity to banish condensation and mould
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Aldi's new 'Every Ways' pan rivals the famous Always Pan – but costs £110 less
The supermarket is selling a multi-use pan that is an affordable alternative to the cult cookware
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Should you buy a dehumidifier this winter? Experts say yes, and here's why
Experts reveal exactly why buying a dehumidifier is the best way to beat humidity caused by drying laundry indoors and having the heating on
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Six essential lawn care tips to prepare your garden for winter, according to experts
Prepare your garden for winter by following these expert-approved seasonal lawn care tips
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Simba adds menopause-friendly 'M-Tick' to their best-selling bedding - here's what it means
The addition of a dedicated menopause-friendly 'M-Tick' label officially recognises the needs of millions of menopausal women
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to remove rust from stainless steel without damaging the surface
Have your beloved pots and pans gone rusty? Here's how to easily remove rust from stainless steel to restore your items to their best
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts reveal 5 plants that help combat condensation in any room
Do you have a problem with excess moisture levels? Plant and garden experts recommend the best plants for combating condensation
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts reveal the most popular paint colours we're going to see everywhere in 2024
The biggest interior paint colour trends to set the tone for all decorating projects in 2024
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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The final time to cut your lawn before winter is approaching fast, according to lawn experts
Unprecedented temperatures are making it hard to gauge when to stop mowing, but our lawn experts have all the answers
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Interior designers share the style secrets of making a bedroom feel cosy and comforting
Embrace our expert tips to create a cosy boudoir for hibernating in during the colder months
By Tamara Kelly Published
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This is how to banish yellow stains from pillows, according to a professional cleaner
Get rid of yellow stains to restore your pillows to pristine freshness in five simple steps
By Tamara Kelly Published
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This retro design trend is making a comeback as the seamless hack for maximising space
Pocket doors are the retro design trend that makes perfect sense for the modern home
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Our top tips for drying clothes indoors without running an expensive tumble dryer
No tumble dryer? No problem. We break down how to dry clothes indoors more effectively during winter
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Worried about bed bugs? Experts reveal how to spot the signs and how to get rid of them fast
Follow our expert advice from pest control specialists to prevent and rid your home of unwanted bed bugs
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Reluctant to turn the heating up this winter? Here's how you can stay warm without using extra energy measures
Follow these expert tips on how to keep a house warm during the colder months without cranking up the heating
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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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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Experts say these are the best methods to get rid of spiders in our homes
We asked pest-control experts how to get rid of spiders in the house to deter them once and for all, using only natural methods
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Stylists reveal their favourite Christmas tree themes for 2023
From bold rainbow brights to Scandi minimalism, we reveal the best Christmas tree themes for this year
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Discover the most influential interior design trends set to be everywhere in 2024
Explore the most influential interior design trends, from tactile materials to quiet luxury influences there's an element to inspire all homes
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Try these simple tricks to stop pesky daddy long-legs coming into your house
Experts reveal how to prevent daddy long-legs from entering the house
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Dulux Colour of the Year 2024 has just been announced – a shade set to create a 'positive foundation' in our homes
Explore the newly announced Dulux Colour of the Year 2024, a timeless neutral to welcome serenity to our homes
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts agree this is to best method for cleaning kitchen sink drains without chemicals – so we tried it to find out
Follow our expert guide to cleaning kitchen sink drains without chemicals to efficiently banish blockages and odours
By Tamara Kelly Published
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French interior designer shares the essential style secrets behind chic Parisian decor
French interior designer shares the style secrets to recreating effortlessly chic Parisian interiors in any space
By Tamara Kelly Published
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We've tried and tested 8 of the best ways to repel flies naturally without causing them harm
Need to know how to get rid of flies in the house during the heatwave? Try these easy and harmless methods
By Tamara Kelly Last updated