
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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These Screens Are Such a Clever Way to Add Plants, Privacy, and a Touch of Pretty to Your Garden, All in One Go
Plus, a gardening expert shares the best plants to grow in them
By Ella Kipling Published
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IKEA's New £25 Outdoor Planter Has Just the Right Amount of Cartoonish Charm, While Still Feeling Super Contemporary
Planters are an affordable way to add style to your outdoor space
By Ella Kipling Published
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Sabrina Carpenter's Interior Designer Has Collaborated on a Range of IKEA Sofa Covers Made From Mohair Velvet and Vintage Chenille
This is an IKEA hack that even the most anti-DIY can manage
By Ella Kipling Published
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This Curved, Bouclé-Clad Garden Sofa Brings the Coolest Trends From Indoors, Outside
Good looks aside, there are practical reasons to choose a curved outdoor sofa for your garden, too
By Ella Kipling Published
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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 Blankets
Did I mention this small space-saviour also oozes with mid-century style?
By Ella Kipling Published
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IKEA Has Taken the Hacks In-House With SKÅLSTA, It's Cool New Customizable Dining Room Furniture Collection
Choose from a range of seat shells, tabletops, and legs to design your own dining room furniture — it's custom, made affordable
By Ella Kipling Published
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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
By Ella Kipling Published
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This Expensive-Looking Lighting Add-On Makes Your BILLY Bookcase (and Other IKEA Shelves) Feel Way More Custom
There are plenty of ways to make the flat-pack furniture feel more bespoke, but lighting is an easy win
By Ella Kipling Published
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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 Come
While some pieces hero the Year of the Horse specifically, plenty capture the timeless aesthetic of the traditional holiday
By Ella Kipling Published
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This New Designer Tableware Collab Brings the Coolest Design Detail We've Been Noticing All Year to Your Christmas Table
With 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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