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 previously spent 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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If you only do one job in the garden this month make sure it's this one – if you want a Wimbledon-worthy lawn next year
Find out why now is the perfect time for sowing grass seed to ensure an impeccable lawn next spring
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Discover how to use sage green in your home – and what accent colours go best
Experts reveal how to use this calm and soothing shade in our homes and explore what colors go best with sage green
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Stylists say this is the ideal number of cushions you should have on your sofa – and it's less than you might think
No sofa is complete without a selection of scatter cushions, but how many is too many? Experts reveal the ideal magic number
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Cleaning expert reveals 7 surprising items you should never put in a washing machine
It's easy enough to assume everything can be washed with ease but apparently, these key items are best avoided
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts explain why we should all be scent-scaping our homes this season
Experts share insights into the latest scent trend to explain how and why we should be 'fragrance layering' throughout the house
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Discover the most influential autumn interior design trends of 2023
Experts reveal key autumn/winter interior design trends to take us into next year, from tactile materials to warming colour palettes there's an element to inspire all homes
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Rescue your home from a flea infestation fast using these expert-approved methods
Banish irritating fleas from your home using these fast and effective repellant remedies recommended by experts
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Wildlife and pest control experts reveal how to keep foxes out of your garden
No matter how cute, foxes are unwanted pests – wildlife experts share how to humanely keep foxes out of your garden
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Interior designers warn of 8 common mistakes to avoid when decorating with grey
Don't fall into a grey area with this on-trend shade. Instead, follow the advice of interior designers on what to consider when decorating with grey
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Choose the best white paint colours for every room using these key considerations recommended by experts
Choose the best white paint colors for every room using these key considerations from color consultants to pick the right shade for walls, ceilings and woodwork every time
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Experts reveal the 'magic hour' when you should do your laundry - are you timing it right?
Are you literally throwing money down the drain by doing your washing at the most expensive time of the day?
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts share their secrets to guarantee softer towels with every wash
Make stiff and starchy towels a thing of the past by following these expert tips to guarantee you always have soft towels
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Experts warn of the most common interior design mistakes to avoid at all costs
Leading interior designers reveal the common interior design mistakes homeowners make, which can prove expensive to correct
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Experts all agree on how often we should be washing towels - and it might surprise you
Here's how often you should wash your towels – and it's probably more than you think...
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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Experts say white skirting boards are 'stark' and 'uninspired' – here's what they suggest instead
Should we rethink brilliant white in favour of painting skirting boards the same colour as the walls? Here's what the experts say
By Tamara Kelly Published
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More than merely a fad, experts say 'quiet luxury' decor can add value to your home
More than merely a trend 'quiet luxury' can in fact help to sell your house and add potential value
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Psychologist reveals the 'stressful' pattern to avoid in your home – and it is not zig zags
Expert identifies one pattern you should avoid using in your home because it's too stressful to look at
By Tamara Kelly Published
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There's a brand new Le Creuset colour to shop this season – and we're happy to report it's not pink
The colourful cookware brand has just added a delicious new shade to its much-loved collection
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Rid your lawn of clover patches once and for all with our expert-approved methods
These expert-approved methods explain how to deal with this pesky weed once and for all
By Tamara Kelly Published
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This is the correct temperature your fridge should be set to, according to an expert
The appliance specialist reveals the ideal fridge temperature and warns of one major thing to consider before adjusting the dial
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Summer conditions can be tough on our lawns, here's how the experts keep their grass in the best condition
Experts share helpful tips for protecting grass during summer, ensuring gloriously green lawns at all times
By Tamara Kelly Published
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How to do 'maximalist decor' without looking like a hoarder
Maximalism may be an electric look but without the right know-how it can soon feel like chaotic clutter rather than careful curation
By Tamara Kelly Published
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Redecorating your home? Color specialists reveal the most influential colors for design inspiration
These are the interior paint color trends recommended by experts to inspire any decorating scheme this year
By Tamara Kelly Last updated
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The surprising everyday ingredients experts warn you should never pour down the kitchen sink
From the more obvious oils to the surprising baking staples, experts reveal the top ingredients to avoid pouring down drains
By Tamara Kelly Published