
Tamara Kelly
Tamara is a highly experienced homes and interiors journalist, with a career spanning over 23 years. Now the Lifestyle Editor of womanandhome.com, she previously spent 19 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, and it’s with these award-winning interior 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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15 essential Christmas hosting tips to make the day a resounding success, without any stressDiscover the best hosting tips from the w&h team to host Christmas guests in style during the Holidays
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to clean an oven – 6 easy steps for a quick and thorough cleanFiguring out how to clean an oven needn’t be a dreaded chore with these easy methods, from self-cleaning options to natural DIY solutions
By Amy Hunt Last updated
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Forget boring folded napkins I'm making these DIY Poinsettia flowers for my table this yearEven last year's Christmas tree napkins can not compare to these fabulous, easy-to-make floral creations
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Even if you're a 'sprout sceptic' you have to admit Trinny Woodall's creative trees are fabulousLove them or loath them there's no denying that sprouts make a fun festive addition to Christmas tablescapes
By Tamara Kelly Published
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We've found the easiest way to tie a perfect bow with ribbon for Christmas decorating – after trying countless methodsIt's not too late to tweak the tree...which we've been busy doing since discovering how to tie the perfect bow with ribbon
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Simba Stormur slipper review: "goodbye my beloved Birkenstock Bostons"When mattress experts make shoes the expectations are high, and we're pleased to say the Stormur clog didn't disappoint
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Explore Pantone's Colour of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse – a delicious coffee tone for homesThe trending tone has just been announced. We delve into the many ways to use this warm brown tone in interiors
By Tamara Kelly Published
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After seeing Victoria Beckham's glass-fronted wardrobes we're feeling inspired to seek similar stylish storageFashionable wardrobes are the perfect way to store clothes with style
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Kelly Hoppen's 'quiet luxury' monochrome Christmas decor is a perfect example of understated eleganceThis year's Christmas decorating scheme is a masterclass in how to dress your home like an interior designer
By Tamara Kelly Published
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I'm a homes editor and I think these are the best Black Friday home appliance dealsMy job is to preview the latest homewares so I consider it my speciality to know when something is a good discount or not...and these are
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Flower specialist reveals why a potato is all you need to establish a thriving rose gardenThis simple gardening hack is a great way to grow glorious roses
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Should you buy a dehumidifier this winter? Experts say yes, and here's whyExperts 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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Interior designers share the style secrets of making a bedroom feel cosy and comfortingEmbrace our expert tips to create a cosy boudoir for hibernating in during the colder months
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to reduce humidity in your house this winter: 11 expert ways, even without a dehumidifierExplore these expert-approved methods to lower your home's humidity to banish condensation and mould
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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This new Dunelm Christmas collection offers an affordable way to decorate hallways – no effort requiredExtend a warm welcome for festive guests with this range of fun Christmas doormats, rugs and runners
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts reveal 5 plants that help combat condensation in any roomDo you have a problem with excess moisture levels? Plant and garden experts recommend the best plants for combating condensation
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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How to make a kitchen cosy: 9 easy ways to make the heart of your home feel cosierFrom introducing soft furnishings to simple styling techniques, this is how experts make their kitchens feel warm and inviting
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to keep your house warm for less: 15 cost-effective tips and tricksFollow 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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This new M&S Home collection inspired by the National Gallery is a masterpiece in floral stylingThe captivating new collection is influenced by some of the greatest paintings in the world
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Our top tips for drying clothes indoors without running an expensive tumble dryerNo tumble dryer? No problem. We break down how to dry clothes indoors more effectively
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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16 expert tips for saving energy in the home: to stay warm for less this winterFrom 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 coverFrom 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 moreIt'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 homesThese home and kitchen staples are the things we recommend when asked how to make a home feel cosy
By Tamara Kelly Published
