Amy Lockwood
After studying Print Design at Winchester School of Art, Amy spent multiple years working in the interior industry, including styling and visual merchandising for many well-known brands. She’s now Decor Editor at Ideal Home, offering advice on creating your dream interior, whether that's choosing the perfect shade of paint, investing in a new sofa, or sourcing on-trend and sustainable products for the home. She also writes about all things interior for Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, and Real Homes, and brings her design knowledge outdoors at Gardeningetc, where she advises on what to look for when shopping for the best garden furniture and how to create a practical and stylish outdoor living area.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
I stare at a screen a lot of the day at work, so somewhere immersed in nature and away from technology is my happy place; generally by water, woodland, or up a hill! I also love trying to bring the soothing effects of nature into my home with lots of plants, natural materials, textures, and nature-inspired colour schemes.
What’s your home addiction?
I definitely have a cushion addiction, to the extent I had to specifically look for a sofa that was deep enough to allow me to pile them up high! On the plus side they’re a super easy and affordable way to switch up your decor and refresh a bed or seating, and, obviously, really comfortable! On the downside I now have two blanket boxes filled with ‘spares’… That and houseplants, they seem to multiply fairly regularly too…
What’s your next home project?
Inspired by my favourite outdoor landscapes I’ve been planning on painting my desk green to make me feel like I’m outdoors even when I’m not… one day I’ll actually get it done!
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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Don't sleep on these money-saving mattress deals
Don't sleep on these up to 55% off mattress deals – the biggest savings on Emma, Simba, Tempur, Dormeo, and Silentnight mattresses
By Amy Lockwood
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LIVE: October Amazon Prime Day deals 2023 – the deals still running after the close of the event
All the best Prime Big Deals Day discounts on Ninja air fryers, Shark vacuums, dehumidifiers and many more bestselling home and appliance brands
By Molly Cleary
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I'm a Sleep Editor – here are my insider tricks to uncover the best Amazon Prime Day bedding deals
All the best Amazon Prime Day bedding deals, plus the bedding brands you didn't know you could shop on Amazon – here are my secret sale shopping hacks
By Amy Lockwood
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The best mattresses as tried and tested by Ideal Home's sleep experts
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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The best luxury and quick-dry towels on the high-street
The best bath towels for transforming your bathroom into a luxurious spa – our edit of the best quality luxury towels and the most affordable buys from John Lewis, M&S, The White Company and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best dehumidifiers – banish damp, mould and mildew in your home
The best dehumidifiers for getting rid of damp in your home – our tried and tested favourites from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze, EcoAir, Russell Hobbs and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best air purifiers – improve indoor air quality with the best air filters
We've tried and tested the best air purifiers on the market to find the filters that can help to combat dust, pet, and pollen allergies, and improve the air quality in your home
By Amy Lockwood
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Best artificial Christmas trees – realistic and hassle-free
Fake it till you make it with our edit of the best artificial Christmas trees – just don't delay, these faux trees are selling out fast
By Amy Lockwood
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Best patio heaters – the top garden and outdoor heaters
The best patio heaters for maximising enjoyment of your outdoor space – from stylish tabletop heaters to freestanding heaters perfect for outdoor entertaining
By Amy Lockwood
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Best heated clothes airers and drying racks – tried and tested
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Argos, John Lewis, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Black Friday home deals 2023 – key dates to know before the biggest sales event of the year
Black Friday home deals are coming. Here's how to grab the best discounts on Shark, Dyson, Tower, Kitchenaid and more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and more
The best fans for cooling down quickly – we've tried and tested bestselling options to find the best fan for the bedroom, living room, and out and about
By Amy Lockwood
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Beat the heat with the best portable air conditioners
Cool down fast with the best portable air conditioners – we've reviewed models from Meaco, AEG, Russell Hobbs, and more to find you the best in-stock options
By Amy Lockwood
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Duux North 9K Smart Air Conditioner review: tried and tested
Our Duux North 9K Smart Air Conditioner review puts this stylish unit through its paces to find out if its performance can match its designer looks
By Amy Lockwood
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Cool down rooms, fast, with this portable air conditioner
Our AEG Comfort 6000 Portable Air Conditioner review puts this powerful AC unit through its paces – and we're impressed
By Amy Lockwood
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The best furniture deals this month
All of today's best furniture deals – including up to 50% off at Dunelm, La Redoute, and Soho Home, plus big savings at John Lewis & Partners, M&S, Sofa.com, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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Best duvets – tried and tested for a better night's sleep
We’ve reviewed and rated the best duvets on the market to help you find the right option for you – from the best all-season duvets to the best winter and summer options
By Amy Lockwood
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Best pillows – tried and tested for side, front and back sleepers
We've tried and tested multiple pillows from all the leading brand names to find the best pillows for side sleepers, back sleepers, front sleepers, neck pain, and much much more
By Amy Lockwood
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The top garden furniture deals on offer right now
The top garden furniture deals on offer right now; with discounts on outdoor sofas and garden dining sets from Homebase, John Lewis, Habitat, and many more
By Amy Lockwood
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Find the right pillow for your sleep style with our guide to the best pillows for side sleepers
We've tried and tested the best pillows for side sleepers from Simba, Panda, Woolroom, Tempur, and a whole host more brands, to help you find the right pillow for your sleep style
By Amy Lockwood
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A mattress that's more-sustainable-than-most, and offers great comfort
Hypnos mattresses have graced royal residences, Soho Houses, and Premier Inn hotels – now our Hypnos Select Pillow Top mattress review gives this more-sustainable-than-most mattress the Ideal Home seal of approval
By Amy Lockwood
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Simba deals – improve your sleep with up to 55% off the brand's bestselling lines
Today's top Simba deals offer great savings, with discounts on top-rated mattresses, bedding, and much more
By Amy Lockwood
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The best garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space
The best garden furniture for a stylish outdoor space; from rattan corner sofas and wooden garden tables and chairs to space-saving bistro sets
By Amy Lockwood
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How we test mattresses at Ideal Home
Our in-house mattress review process puts bestselling and newly launched mattresses through their paces to find our tried-and-tested favourites – here's how...
By Amy Lockwood