Lara Berry
Recent articles by Lara Berry
10 aesthetic ways to hide your tech - from hiding cables to camouflaging appliances
Check out these smart buys and clever ideas for concealing everything from printers and routers, to cables and kitchen appliances
The best water-based gloss paints to give your doors and skirting boards a glow-up - tried and tested!
Easy to clean up - yep! But is water-based gloss tough enough to keep woodwork looking pristine? We put budget brands through their paces...
Five of the best hot chocolate makers for creamy cocoa
Check our the YourHomeStyle team's pick of the best hot chocolate makers - including the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, and affordable dupes like Salter's Chocolatier
How to make your home look expensive for less
Elevate your décor with these smart ideas and clever solutions for achieving a luxe look without the price tag...
Christmas trends 2023 | your ultimate guide to this year's trending looks and decorations
From dopamine decor to classic vintage, take a look at the 2023 Christmas trends you don't want to miss!
Best multi-fuel stoves for 2024
Bringing the warmth and rustic charm of a burning fire into your home with multi-fuel stoves, chosen by the YourHomeStyle.uk team
Cheap Christmas trees: artificial trees under £150, tried and tested
Sofa need a spruce up? We’ve tested a selection of upholstery cleaners
From bottles with integrated brushes to machines with a whole host of attachments, we’ve got the low down on which ones will revive your soft furnishings
YHS's pick of the best paint roller and tray sets to make decorating a breeze
Tackle those walls with style and ease with the best roller sets to transform your home
Best mattresses for back pain for a peaceful night's sleep
We took to our beds to review a selection of supportive mattresses designed to alleviate back pain, to see which ones fulfilled their promise of a restful slumber, night after night.
Budget white emulsion paint tested - is it any good?
From Wilko to Crown, we’ve put these standard matt emulsions to the test to work out what you should be putting on your walls next time you pick up a paintbrush
Fancy a cheese toastie? We've tested the top brands to find the best toastie maker for 2024
Check out our pick of the best toastie makers to transform your lunch time snack into a piping-hot treat that’ll melt in your mouth in minutes
Best spice grinders of 2024: our best buys to liven up home cooked meals
Check out our reviews of mills and electric powered grinders to help you cook up a culinary storm in the kitchen
The best tower fans: 7 buys to keep you cool
Stifle the sweating and enjoy a calming, cool breeze on a hot summer’s day with one of these tower fans
Dusk's Cool Gel Foam 2,000 Pocket Sprung Hybrid Mattress review
Is Dusk's Cool Gel Foam 2,000 Pocket Sprung Hybrid Mattress the secret to sweet dreams and a restful night's sleep? Read YourHomeStyle's review to find out