
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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Keep the spirit of summer alive with The White Company's transitional new autumn collectionFrom soft, layered neutrals to distinct new fragrances, this range seamlessly eases homes into the new season
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Forget flower beds and greenhouses – professional gardener reveals the unexpected place he prefers to grow plants from seedsOur resident gardener explains why he favours an area of hard landscaping for growing success
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Don't miss these 'In demand' buys from the latest M&S homeware collection – all under £40After visiting the new flagship store, I've curated an editor's recommendation list of the items to shop this week
By Tamara Kelly Published
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6 plants you should and shouldn't cut back this month, as advised by our resident gardenerEnsure your efforts are not misplaced with our helpful August pruning advice
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Simba's new made-to-order beds just made choosing the perfect design a whole lot easierThis new luxury approach to bed design ensures you get exactly what you want
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Sara Cox issues plea for help with gardening dilemma – and fans are quick to point out one 'nightmare' she needs to tackleThe radio presenter questions when weeds are ok to leave
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to get rid of flies in the house: 8 effective methods we've tried that actually keep them awayNeed to know how to get rid of flies in the house during the heatwave? Try these easy and harmless methods
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Beware when cutting back this 'toxic' garden plant – warns one gardener who suffered painful burnsHe learnt the hard way that the popular fig plant has toxic sap that can burn the skin
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Struggling with living room clutter? This media wall transformation makes storage look expensive and elegantDesign experts share the stylish storage solution that completely transformed this chaotic living room
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Pruning your wisteria? Don't discard the cuttings – one gardener urges us to keep them for ChristmasWe've just discovered the most incredible way to reuse wisteria whips to get ahead for the holidays
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Now I understand what all the fuss is about – these electric secateurs take all the hard work out of pruningNo need to apply painful levels of pressure when tending to your roses or shrubs; the new Bosch EasyPrune tool does it all for you
By Tamara Kelly Published
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This is the best time of day to water the lawn according to an irrigation expertWatering the lawn is all about timing because conditions can hugely affect the results and cause unnecessary waste
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Lynsey Crombie's clever trick makes cleaning window tracks easier than ever – no chemicals neededThis simple method also doesn't require any fiddly, specialist brushes – only everyday kitchen items
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How often should you water lavender in the heat? Experts offer advice for a summer care routineThe required watering frequency depends on several different factors, as our team of professionals explains
By Tamara Kelly Published
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'If you're doing this in your house right now, stop,' pleads interior designer Kelly HoppenThis simple styling habit is causing much controversy
By Tamara Kelly Published
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9 things you need to consider before spending money on outdoor furniturePlanning to buy new outdoor furniture this summer? Avoid these common mistakes that experts warn can prove costly
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Struggling to sleep in the heat? It's time to grab your hot water bottle to try this 'genius' cooling hackMy algorithm is filled with cooling tips and tricks, but this is the one I am actually using to beat the heat at night
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Ice in under 10 minutes – this compact countertop appliance has been a saviour in the sweltering heatNo freezer, no problem, the Daewoo Ice Maker is on hand to help in no time
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Beat the heat with these expert-approved tips and tricks for keeping cool during the summerFrom freezing socks to spritzing a homemade body mist keep cool and carry on with our handy hacks and effective tips for beating the heat
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Need to cool down a room fast? Try these expert-approved fan hacks to ensure better cooling resultsMake your cooling fan more efficient during hot weather with these expert-approved fan hacks
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Summer stripes are the microtrend we're seeing everywhere – here's 27 unmissable home accessories to shop nowFrom furniture and soft furnishings to tableware, there's a striking stripe for every room this season
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Alex Jones faces an unexpected gardening dilemma while planning her dream kitchen – experts say acting now could do more harm than goodTo make room for her new kitchen extension, the TV presenter needs to remove trees – but at what cost?
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How soon after the rain can you mow your lawn? Experts explain how to deal with seasonal downpoursLawn care experts reveal how soon after it rains you can mow the grass to keep it looking its best for the rest of the summer
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Elegant coastal tableware we're shopping – 18 chic buys to elevate summer entertainingNautical homeware has never looked so good
By Tamara Kelly Published
