
Ella Kipling
Ella is a news and features journalist with a passion for homes and interiors. Her previous role as an audience writer for Reach saw her cover trending property and gardening stories for publications like The Mirror and The Express. She has also contributed property stories to The Times and The Sunday Times, reporting on everything from interior design trends to construction standards — and she has regularly interviewed people living in unique homes for the publication’s ‘Moving Stories' feature. In her own home in south west London, you'll find her constantly re-arranging decor, upcycling old or abandoned furniture, and re-organizing her bookshelves. Ella graduated from City St George’s, University of London with a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism in 2023, and has also written for The Independent, Women’s Health, Evening Standard, and The Big Issue, among others.
Latest articles by Ella Kipling
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It May Be Designed for the Bathroom, but This Under-Sink Storage Cabinet Is So Pretty I'd Happily Style It in My HallwayOne simple addition that can elevate your entryway is a console table or cabinet, and it’s all about finding one that combines functionality and style
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This Portable Table Lamp Might Be My Best Find — It's Real Marble, Has a Surprisingly Low Price, and Looks Like It Comes From a Designer StoreThe most stylish lamps combine form and function, and go beyond just illuminating a space
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These Screens Are Such a Clever Way to Add Plants, Privacy, and a Touch of Pretty to Your Garden, All in One GoPlus, a gardening expert shares the best plants to grow in them
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IKEA's New £25 Outdoor Planter Has Just the Right Amount of Cartoonish Charm, While Still Feeling Super ContemporaryPlanters are an affordable way to add style to your outdoor space
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Sabrina Carpenter's Interior Designer Has Collaborated on a Range of IKEA Sofa Covers Made From Mohair Velvet and Vintage ChenilleThis is an IKEA hack that even the most anti-DIY can manage
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This Curved, Bouclé-Clad Garden Sofa Brings the Coolest Trends From Indoors, OutsideGood looks aside, there are practical reasons to choose a curved outdoor sofa for your garden, too
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This Actually Very Stylish 'Swivel' Desk Gives You Plenty of Work Space, Without Your WFH Set-up Taking Over Your House Once It's Time to Clock Off'Working from home' is a way of life now, so it's time to move off the dining room table. Here's how I'd do it without sacrificing space
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Finally — I've Found a 'Triple Threat' Coffee Table That Could Also Be a Comfortable Footstool, All While Storing My Extra Throws and BlanketsDid I mention this small space-saviour also oozes with mid-century style?
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Skip the Flowers and Chocolate — All I Want for Valentine's Day This Year Is One of Next's Super Stylish 'Snuggle Chairs'Getting all snuggled up with your loved one shouldn't be confined to one day of the year — with these 'snuggle chairs', you have an excuse to be close every day
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In My Opinion, You're Wasting Your Money If You Buy an Accent Chair Without a Swivel — "It Adds Engagement and Interest," Says This DesignerThe secret to an accent chair that won't just end up as decoration? It's all in the swivel
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Sorry, Bouclé — Here's Why Chenille Accent Chairs Are My New Roman Empire in 2026It's just as soft and snuggly as bouclé, but just "without the visual noise"
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IKEA Has Taken the Hacks In-House With SKÅLSTA, It's Cool New Customizable Dining Room Furniture CollectionChoose from a range of seat shells, tabletops, and legs to design your own dining room furniture — it's custom, made affordable
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If You Want to Make Your Bed Look Expensive, This Wavy Headboard Has Designer Good Looks (but a £100 Price Tag)It's no wonder the headboard has gotten glowing reviews from shoppers so far
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This Expensive-Looking Lighting Add-On Makes Your BILLY Bookcase (and Other IKEA Shelves) Feel Way More CustomThere are plenty of ways to make the flat-pack furniture feel more bespoke, but lighting is an easy win
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IKEA's Lunar New Year Collection Hits Both Traditional and Trend, and Would Work on Your Reunion Dinner Table for Years to ComeWhile some pieces hero the Year of the Horse specifically, plenty capture the timeless aesthetic of the traditional holiday
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The Best Wardrobe Organizers Can Double Your Storage Space, Protect Your Clothes, and Make You (and Your Room) Look and Feel BetterIt's time to give your wardrobe the ultimate makeover — here are the best wardrobe organizers to do it with
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This Clever Clothes Rail Spacer I Found Online Makes My Wardrobe Look Like a Designer Boutique in the Best Possible WayIt's all very well to declutter your wardrobe — the real trick is keeping it that way
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Wait, This Underrated IKEA Alternative Has Some of the Most Designer-Looking, Budget-Friendly Finds Right NowSave yourself from having the same living room as everyone else with these Danish-designed IKEA alternatives
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Okay, This Genius Pot Hack Is the Cutest Way to Gift Wrap — It Cuts Down on Waste, Saves Time, and It's Perfect for Anyone Who Loves PlantsIt's the gift (wrap) that keeps on giving
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Skip the Kids' Table This Christmas — This Clever Tablecloth Lets You Create a Special Space For Them (While Still Remaining Surprisingly Stylish)It'll actually save you room (and perhaps even a little bit of sanity)
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Firm Couch Woes? Swyft Has Just Released Its "Comfiest Sofa Yet," and There's Still Time to Get It Delivered by ChristmasThe design world seems to have its head in the clouds right now...
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This New Designer Tableware Collab Brings the Coolest Design Detail We've Been Noticing All Year to Your Christmas TableWith hand-painted motifs that nod to the festive season, it's for those who like to lean in without looking too loud
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This £45 Fix Is the Most Stylish Way to Make a Boring, Uncomfortable Bench Feel Like Considered Seating This ChristmasHosting season often means makeshift seating solutions, but this padded cushion will make it feel much more intentional
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