Rebecca Knight
Rebecca Knight has been the Deputy Editor on the Ideal Home Website since 2022. She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London in 2018, before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women's weekly magazines. She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer. In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc and Ideal Home covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend. In 2022 she returned full time to the Ideal Home team, where she indulges her passion for DIY projects. She is currently decorating her first unfurnished rental flat in London and enjoys thrifting through charity shops and high street stores to get a high end look without breaking the bank.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My happy place is sitting in the living room at my Mum's house in North Yorkshire. She lives at the top of a hill in the countryside, so the living room has huge windows looking out over the rolling fields below.
What’s your home addiction?
I'm obsessed with vintage crockery, I'm a magpie for scouring charity shop bric-a-brac shelves. My best finds to date are a set of pastel blue Wedgewood candle stick holders and a set of six cut glass wine tumblers I picked up at a second-hand store in the Lake District.
What is your next home project?
I just moved into my first unfurnished rental flat so we're busy kitting it out. We're mostly trying to stick to using second-hand items we're bought cheaply or picked up for free. We inherited some wooden farmhouse chairs from a family friend that need a little upcycling love so they're my next big project.
Latest articles by Rebecca Knight
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Households told energy prices will be lower this summer than originally feared
Finally some good news! Energy prices are expected to fall this summer
By Rebecca Knight
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Water bills to see a record increase from April - what to know ahead of the rise
Water UK has confirmed that water bills will be increasing from April
By Rebecca Knight
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Will new wood-burning stove regulations hit you with a £300 fine? What you need to know
The government has announced a tightening of regulations for households with wood-burning stoves and fireplaces
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Solomon sparks debate on how often you should change bed sheets
We've asked the experts to weigh in and settle it once and for all
By Rebecca Knight
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Give your home a mood-boosting makeover - 21 tried-and-tested tricks
Inject some joy back into your home with these proven ways to boost your mood in your home this January
By Rebecca Knight
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Get the fireplace look for less with this electric stove-effect heater from Aldi
Enjoy the style and feel of an open fire in your home this winter
By Rebecca Knight
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'The Holiday cottage' is available to rent on Airbnb - there's still space in January
It's the quintessential English cottage that inspired Iris's home in The Holiday
By Rebecca Knight
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Angel Strawbridge reveals how her home decor style has changed since filming Escape to the Chateau
Although famed for her vintage interior design style, Angel Strawbridge has seen her style evolve over the last 6 years
By Rebecca Knight
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How I keep costs down at Christmas with a family secret Santa gift agreement
Secret Santa isn't just for the office, they could help save money at home this Christmas
By Rebecca Knight
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How will the Bank of England interest rate hike impact first time buyers?
According to experts, the newest interest rate increase is bad news for first time buyer mortgages
By Rebecca Knight
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How to decorate safely with Christmas lights - and what could be putting you at risk
Protect your loved ones and your home this festive season by knowing how to stay safe with Christmas lights
By Rebecca Knight
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Cold weather warning: Households urged to heat at least one room in the house
UK officials warn households to turn on their heating to 18 degrees in living room this weekend to avoid health risks
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Solomon reveals how she decides what trends to try when decorating for Christmas
Whether it's a pampas tree or a Gonk, Stacey Solomon explains how she chooses which Christmas trends she tries out
By Rebecca Knight
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How to dry oranges for decorations with an air fryer, microwave or oven
Create your own decorations and make your home smell ultra festive
By Rebecca Knight
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Save £100 on the Hotel Chocolat Podster coffee machine ahead of Black Friday
Hotel Chocolat is elevating your morning coffee, and this Black Friday coffee machine deal isn't one to miss
By Rebecca Knight
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The curtain ideas to add instant style to your space
Give any space personality and character with these curtain ideas
By Rebecca Knight
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Shark's Stratos vacuum cleaner is £100 off and includes a feature we never knew we needed
The new feature promises to banish that musty vacuum cleaner smell for good
By Rebecca Knight
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Three simple hacks that will transform how you decorate your Christmas table this year
Paula Sutton from hillhousevintage shares here tips to create a vintage-inspired Christmas table
By Rebecca Knight
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The John Lewis Christmas advert 2021 has landed with an unexpected guest
Christmas has officially landed
By Rebecca Knight
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Yankee candle Black Friday deals – There are some scentsational savings
Take advantage of these Yankee Candle deals this November
By Rebecca Knight
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Marie Kondo's foolproof tip for keeping the messiest of wardrobes tidy
Wave goodbye to messy clothes for good
By Rebecca Knight
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What are essential shops and which shops are staying open during lockdown?
There's no need to start panic buying
By Rebecca Knight
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Replacement kitchen doors - the cost-effective way to refresh dated units
Instead of buying a whole new kitchen, replacing existing doors can work wonders for half the cost
By Rebecca Knight
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Next buys Made.com brand as the online furniture retailer collapses
Highstreet giant has bought Made.com as the retailer goes into administration
By Rebecca Knight