
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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The best steam cleaners - natural ways to help keep your home clean and hygienicDiscover the best steam cleaners for use around your home from handheld steam cleaners through to steam mops for carpets and hardwood floors alike
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There's so much dirt you don't clean on your floor - unless you have this UV robot vacuum to find itThe Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is one of the best robot vacuums for pet homes, with impressive navigation and cleaning technology
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I always struggle to squeeze coffee machines into my kitchen - affordable, ultra-slim, and stylish this is exceptionalThe Dreame Ecceluxe Slim Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a sleek slim coffee machine that's perfect for small kitchens and tight budgets alike
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Forget basic BBQs and pizza ovens, the Ninja FlexFlame is a five-function "revolution" in outdoor diningThe Ninja FlexFlame Gas BBQ combines five cooking systems into one barbecue, pizza oven, grill, smoker, and roaster. It's set to "revolutionise" outdoor dining
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The 6 best blenders - for soup, smoothies, and moreTogether with a team of experts, I tested over 50 blenders and narrowed it down to these six top models from Vitamix, KitchenAid, Sage, and Nutribullet
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Our favourite Parisian candles just got a sustainable, luxurious upgrade - they’re chic and confidentClassic Diptyque candles will come in redesigned, refillable jars - and the collection has expanded to include coffee, nettle, and clack sesame scents too
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Why everyone's talking about The Power audiobook again - and the bold new voices that make this electricNaomi Alderman celebrates ten years of her award-winning novel, The Power, with a full-cast re-record of the audiobook. We have all the special insights.
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My family runs a pizza business – these are the 9 ovens that actually impressed usI tested the best pizza ovens for beginners, experts, and home chefs alike. If you want to pitch Gozney, Ooni, and Ninja against each other, look no further.
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Not satisfied with your mop? This steam cleaner is a sparkling alternativeThe Vileda Steam Plus is an affordable thorough steam mop that's perfect for home use. We put it through its paces, head to head with traditional mops
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This flexible air fryer covers single and dual-zone cooking - it's non-toxic tooThe Cosori Dual Blaze TwinFry Air Fryer is a flexible family-sized air fryer that moves between a single and dual-zone function - perfect for hungry homes
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Marmite coffee, avocado foam, and crumble cappuccino - is the new Nespresso coffee genius?Nespresso's “espression” trend is packed with creative unforgettable coffee flavours and a brand new machine, it's the refresh your morning brew needed
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Shark's new robot vacuum reveals dirt you've never even seen - it's set a new standard for cleaningThe Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop uses sophisticated, unique cleaning technology to leave your home cleaner than ever before
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The 6 best food processors to help you prepare meals in minutesThese are the best food processors from Magimix, Kenwood, and Cuisinart tested and approved by our woman&home food team and our tester network.
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Amazon's new home technology will streamline your life - and get you away from screensThe new Amazon Alexa+ launch could help to take you away from your screens, making space for more family time and connection - here's why we love it
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This stand mixer might knock KitchenAid off your counter - is Kenwood the best in the bakery?The Kenwood kMix is a brilliant alternative to KitchenAid's stand mixers: powerful, versatile, and affordable, we put it through its paces.
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Shark's unusual cleaning tool is "life changing" - how will you use yours?The Shark BlastBoss Cordless Cleaner is an all-in-one tool that helps you to stay on top of little cleaning tasks in your home with pure air power.
By Laura Honey Published
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Is it time for a sleep retreat? Reset, revive and inspire your restThe Cabin at Hergest Lee will inspire your slumbers and have you dreaming of it every night
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Meet the perfect pizza oven for small spaces - it's a hosting essentialThe Gozney Arc Lite Pizza Oven is the brands smallest, most affordable pizza oven. Is it a small-space courtyard must-have? And could it be their best model yet
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Simba's Easter Sale is a bank holiday treat - save hundreds on award-winning mattressesI've rounded up the best Simba mattress deals in their sale, including the brand's best-sellers, so you can enjoy their famous hybrid mattresses for a saving
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Don't spend more than £35 on a steam cleaner - Dunelm's versatile mop comes out on topThe Dunelm Steam Mop is a budget friendly cleaning essential that comes with 11 accessories and handheld functionality. We put it to the ultimate test
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Struggling with night sweats? Start with this icy cold mattress protectorThe Simba Performance Mattress Protector is the best cooling mattress protector we've ever tested: soothing, actively icy cold, and low maintenance too.
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The 9 best cooling pillows for night sweats and hot sleepersThe best cooling pillows are made with breathable, lightweight materials that can help you sleep better during warmer weather and disruptive menopause symptoms
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Our favourite silk pillowcases - for better beauty sleepThese are the best silk pillowcases for mature skin, cooling properties, different hair textures. There's something for every budget from M&S to The White Company
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Dunelm's £10 cooling mattress protector is proof that deep sleep doesn't have to be pricyThe Dunelm Fogarty Temperature Balance Mattress Protector is one of the most affordable cooling mattress protectors and it has 100 years of heritage woven in
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