Ellis Cochrane

As we move into the new year, one of your resolutions or goals might have been to get decluttering, and you’re not the only one. Every year brings a host of new decluttering trends and we've already seen many new ones popping up on social media.
Decluttering methods have been going viral across social media, giving us plenty of inspiration to part with items that we’ve been holding onto for far too long. From unworn clothing and accessories to expir...

The humble jade plant – also known as the money plant – is a great choice to add a dose of green to any home. It can thrive all year round and in a number of conditions, but where should you put it in your home to look and grow it's very best?
One of the easiest to care for houseplants, jade plants are also some of the luckiest, according to feng shui, with them ‘being cherished not only for their aesthetic appeal, but also for the positive energy they are believed to attrac...

Preparing your home and garden is essential to combat the drop in temperature during winter. One crucial outdoor task involves safely moving items that aren't likely to withstand frost, snow, and other adverse weather conditions. Here are six items to prioritise...
1. Terracotta pots
While you'll need to protect your plants from harsh frosts to keep them thriving, terracotta pots need a little TLC too. Although real terracotta pots and certain types of ceramic work particularly well in the he...

Textured flowers, single-colour arrangements, and cheerful, foraged wildflower bouquets are some of the biggest flower trends for 2025, but what else should we have on our radar? Florist and esteemed gardener, David Denyer from Eflorist, unveils the six flower trends tipped to be the most popular.
1. Wildflower bouquets
'There’s a clear shift towards more natural, almost foraged looks in floral design,' says six-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist David. ‘Expect to see vibrant wildflo...

From Bridgerton and Rivals to the Harry Potter franchise and Gavin & Stacey, there are lots of historic and iconic filming locations to seek out if you're a film or TV fan. In some cases, these popular filming locations are actually real homes.
In October, one street in particular – Chalcot Crescent in Primrose Hill – came into the spotlight after tourists flocked to the street, not because of its Regency-style, pastel-coloured terrace houses (although that is often enough to attract attentio...

Complete with vivid world mapping and top-tier character development, these are the titles to know
Featuring fairies, dragons and more, these books capture the imagination (Ellis Cochrane/The Independent)

A new year provides the perfect opportunity to switch things up when it comes to our interiors. And this is especially true when it comes to the fragrances that we use in our homes. Whether you’ve been thinking about trying something different for a while now, or are wondering which fragrances are particularly popular as we move into 2025, a number of home fragrances have actually started to fall out of favour or evolved into new and interesting blen...

With the new year kicking off with a cold snap, and snow falling across the country, many people are looking to get prepared as temperatures plummet. And winter-proofing your home is an effective way to keep warm without racking up your energy bills.
Power bills are higher than ever, but there are a few easy things you can do to make your home more energy efficient, and warmer in the process.

No one loves to clean the bathroom, not even those people who always seem to have a clean bathroom. You see while many of us opt to dedicate a specific day to tackling the space, that friend with a spotless bathroom has taken a different approach to cleaning a bathroom. Instead, they have built up habits that allow them to keep it that way with small regular bursts of effort.
‘Rather than dealing with big messes, they prevent them,’ Catherine Green f...

With the new year fast approaching, many of us will be thinking about resolutions and goals for the coming year And one of the biggest ones is buying a house.

Transforming your bathroom into your very own at-home spa allows you to relax and unwind after a long day – or week – without having to leave the house. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make a bathroom smell like a spa.
Making a bathroom smell good is the perfect starting point whether you are working with small bathroom ideas or living in a rental, as you can easily recreate that spa vibe through scent without any cosmetic changes to the spa...

Bathrooms are a practical necessity in every home, but they can also provide a space to relax at the end of the day no matter how big or (in most cases) small they are. Whether you want to treat yourself to a relaxing bath or a soothing at-home facial at the end of the day, there are plenty of small spa bathroom ideas to make a tiny washroom feel like a spa.

Planning spa-worthy small bathroom ideas is trickier than in a larger bathroom, but it’s cert...

Show them you care with these gorgeous DIY Valentine's gifts
There's no better way to show your affection for the special person in your life than with a hand-made gift, and this Valentine's Day, Prima has selected some of the best.
From homemade Valentine's cards to sentimental keepsakes and handmade chocolates they'll cherish, we have plenty of ideas for a creative gift for your partner no matter what your crafting level.
Showing someone you care doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on e...

With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, many of us might be thinking about our plans for the biggest night of the year.
If you happen to live in the city or nearby to one, or mayb...

With the festive season fast approaching, The Great Pottery Throw Down’s presenter Siobhan McSweeney has shared a really relatable Christmas message, which has had a big impact on viewers.
Taking to her and The Great Pottery Throw Down’s official Instagram pages, the actor and presenter had some sage advice for everyone as they get ready to host family and friends and deal with the pressure buying and wrapping gifts, doing the Christmas food shop and everything else on our ever-growing festiv...