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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How to make a bathroom look expensive on a budget – 14 expert tips
From refreshing grout to creating gallery walls, these simple ideas can elevate any bathroom on a budget
By Tamara Kelly Published
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This is how often you should wash your mattress protector, according to the experts - and it might surprise you
Find out how often you should wash your mattress protector to ensure better bed hygiene and general wellbeing...
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How does a dehumidifier work and what are the benefits of owning one?
As the home appliance on everyone's wish list, we ask how a dehumidifier works and how could our homes benefit from one? An expert explains all
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to declutter your loft – 9 tips from a professional organizer
Master how to declutter your loft with the help of a professional to transform a valuable storage space from chaotic to clutter-free
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to make your house look expensive from the outside on a budget – 11 expert tips
From adding planters to refreshing window frames, these professional tips will help to give your home added curb appeal – and at minimal costs
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How often should you mop your floors? We ask the experts – and they are all in agreement
Too much causes damage but not enough is unhygienic, so how often should you mop your floors? We turn to flooring and cleaning experts to find out
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Organizing kitchen countertops – 17 tips for keeping counters tidy
Expert-approved ways of organizing kitchen countertops to declutter surfaces for easier cooking and cleaning
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to organize a small closet with lots of clothes - 14 clever tips and tricks
Wondering how to organize a small closet with lots of clothes? Follow these top tips to maximize precious cupboard space...
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to make a kitchen look expensive on a budget – 10 clever design tricks
Get the luxe look for less when transforming your kitchen by following these insider tricks to make a kitchen look expensive with minimal costs
By Tamara Kelly Published
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9 easy ways to decorate your house after Christmas to cheer up winter decor
Does your home feel a little dull after the Christmas decorations come down? Try these simple ideas to brighten up winter decor and retain a touch of decorative magic
By Tamara Kelly Published
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14 common bathroom design mistakes that could devalue your home
These common bathroom design mistakes are easy to make but expensive to fix, so best avoided at all costs
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to bring positive energy into your home in 2023 – 9 expert tips
Experts share simple ideas to attract positive energy into your home, to create an uplifting space for the year ahead
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Most desirable sofa trends 2023 to upgrade comfort levels in the new year
Exploring the latest must-have colors and upholstery fabrics to the most popular shapes, experts share their insights into the biggest sofa trends of 2023
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to season a cast iron skillet in 3 steps, and how often to do it
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to season a cast iron skillet to make cooking and cleaning a breeze
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How often should you water a Christmas tree? Experts reveal the ideal amount - and it's more than you might think
Here's how often you should water a Christmas tree, according to garden and home insurance experts, who also reveal the dangers of not doing it enough
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to use Pantone's Color of the Year 2023 in your home, according to interior design experts
Delve into the recently announced Pantone Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta. We break down how to use this trending hybrid tone in your home...
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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18 common kitchen design mistakes and expert advice on how to avoid them
The kitchen design mistakes that interior designers and kitchen experts warn will be costly to fix and could "put off potential buyers"
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Christmas tree topper ideas – 14 ways to add a perfect finishing touch
These Christmas tree topper ideas will ensure your tree looks polished and perfected
By Tamara Kelly Published
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The definitive answer to how often should you water succulents and expert tips for keeping your plants alive and healthy
Avoid killing with kindness by following our expert advice on the best way to water succulents and how often
By Tamara Kelly Published
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What is the Japandi interior design trend and how to incorporate the style into your home
The Japandi interior design trend explained, along with expert styling tips for welcoming the popular trend into your home
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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An interior designer reveals the 5 mistakes to avoid when painting with dark colors
These common mistakes when painting with dark colors can compromise the entire look of your space - and put off future buyers
By Tamara Kelly Published
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The best Christmas wreaths for a festive front door that your neighbors will be jealous of
From light-up wreaths to evergreen shrubs, these are the best Christmas wreaths to shop this year
By Amy Hunt Last updated
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How often should you descale your kettle? We asked the experts - and they all said the same thing
In addition to better-tasting brews, increasing how often you descale your kettle is better for efficiency and energy consumption
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to buy a Christmas tree online that will still look great in real life
Learn the secrets of how to buy a Christmas tree online that looks as good in real life as it does in the pictures, with expert guidance on choosing the best tree for your space without seeing it in person first
By Tamara Kelly Published