
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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I'm calling it, this affordable pizza oven will be the summer's garden essential - and it works indoors tooThe Kenwood My Pizzeria Pizza Oven is set to challenge the best pizza ovens on the market, offering flexible cooking at an affordable price
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Is your pillow a literal pain in the neck? This special side-sleeper design will sort your slumbersEli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow is perfect for neck pain and shoulder problems. We put it to the test to find out whether it can solve your sleep problems
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No more neck pain - these 6 pillows promise better sleep and spine supportThe best pillows for neck pain should guarantee a restful night with ultimate spine support for every sleeping style. Here are our tried and tested favourites
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Nigella Lawson champions this simple underrated air fryer - it’s the best £100 you’ll spendNigella Lawson loves the Cosori TurboBlaze 6L Air Fryer, so we put it to the test to find out whether the domestic goddess has found the very best air fryer.
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My family runs a pizza business - this is the pizza oven we use when we're not on the clockThe Gozney Arc is a sleek, elegant pizza oven offering dual-fuel cooking, modern design features, and a robust, durable build. Here's everything you need to know.
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The very essence of French elegance - Oliver Bonas' new café collection full of chic charmThe Oliver Bonas French Café Collection has all the chic charm of a Parisian café, offering quality and design that's perfect for your home coffee station
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Everyone needs to know about this non-toxic air fryer - it's got style and substanceThe Our Place Wonder Oven covers air frying with style and finesse, from baking cupcakes to mid-week meals, it's a favourite amongst non-toxic air fryers
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This is KitchenAid as you've never seen them before - a luxurious coffee machine that rivals SageThe KitchenAid KF6 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a flashy coffee machine that brews everything from espresso to iced lattes - here's why we love it
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This luxury-looking pizza oven is actually the cheapest I've tested - it's a brilliant buy for beginnersThe Firebloom EP03 Electric Pizza Oven is brilliant for beginners and budgets, offering a versatile, open way to elevate your outdoor dining
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Need new books to read in May? Here's what we're devouringFrom the books everyone's talking about to the undiscovered gems, these are the best books to read this may, as recommended by our experts
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The most complimented candles I own - handpicked by a Master PerfumerDiscover the best scented candles recommended by me, a Master Perfumer, from luxury and cult brands as well as independent sellers and boutique brands.
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Bye bye barbecue - Jamie Oliver’s pizza oven is the only way I’m cooking this summerThe Tefal Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven is perfect for beginners to stone-baked food. It's versatile, simple, and comes with an ingenious feature too
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Lidl’s famous kamado grill is back – and it’s a brilliant alternative to the Big Green EggThe Lidl Ceramic Kamado Grill is the best budget barbecue to have in your garden this summer - at just £249, it's you can enjoy an iconic look for less
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Is a £30 steam mop the best way to a chemical-free clean? We put it to the testThe Russell Hobbs Steam and Clean Lightweight Steam Mop is one of the best budget steam cleaners on the market - at £30 is it a brilliant buy?
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This £40 solar powered pendant is the epitome of elegance -perfect for elevating your outdoor spaceThe White Company's outdoor collection includes some elegant yet affordable accessories, including £40 solar powered wicker pendant lights
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Aldi's affordable pizza oven is back - and it's almost identical to the £300 OoniCraving some restaurant-quality pizzas at home? This Aldi pizza oven can deliver just that right from your back garden
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I resisted robot vacuums for decades - these three models made me a convertThe best robot vacuums are home essentials, proving to be genuinely useful home gadgets that will clean and mop your floor without you needing to lift a finger
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Has Nespresso reinvented pod coffee? It’s healthier, smoother, and better than ever beforeThe Nespresso Vertuo Up is one of the brand's latest launches - with customisable strengths, temperatures, and sizes, it's one of their most impressive yet
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Jo Malone's latest launch is affordable luxury at its finest - it's an elegant £24 treat for every homeAt £24, the Jo Malone Mini Room Spray launch is the perfect chance to spritz some of the brand's most iconic fragrances in your home
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These outdoor lights will instantly elevate your garden in time for the summer - and they're on sale tooGive your garden a glow up with Wayfair's outdoor lighting deals
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This is Gozney's biggest pizza oven to date - it's cooking on more than gasThe Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL Pizza Oven is the best for large families with lots of mouths to feed. It's big, it's bold, and powerful too, but do you need it?
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Introducing the Woman&Home Tester NetworkEvery product in our Tester Network is tried by real women living in the real world. Here’s how it works and why it matters
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The 6 best air fryers out of over 75 that we testedWe tested the best air fryers on the market, to find the best dual-drawer, tower, or single-drawer air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Cosori and more
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Dunelm's accessibility collection is cause for celebration - it makes the everyday easy for everyoneThe Dunelm Amalfi Accessible Tableware Collection makes everyday dining easy for everyone, with double-handled mugs and divided plates
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