Daisy Bendall
Daisy Bendall is the Houses Editor at Country Living and House Beautiful, where she spends her days sourcing some of the most inspiring homes across the country. Prior to specialising in real homes, Daisy worked for Good Housekeeping, Red, Elle Decoration and Prima, styling shoots, covering the latest decorating trends and hunting down the best buys for your home.
How a heatwave can quietly damage your home, from melted candles to faded fabrics
Here's how to protect your home before the damage is done
These 7 simple bedding swaps can help you sleep better during the heatwave
Hot weather doesn't have to mean sleepless nights
M&S's cooling bedding set is an easy summer bedroom update for warm nights
A timely bedroom refresh for warmer nights ahead
8 bold design choices that make a small bathroom feel more luxurious
You don't need a major renovation to create a luxurious bathroom
3 paint colours making your home feel hotter in a heatwave — and 5 cooler shades to choose instead
Interior experts share the shades and finishes that can help create a brighter, fresher-feeling space
The best portable air conditioners to buy for staying cool this summer – approved by the GHI
Keep cool in the heat of summer
7 simple ways to keep your bedroom cool during a heatwave
From practical fixes to stylish updates, here’s how to keep your bedroom cool during the summer months
'Chintzy full dinner sets are getting snapped up’: 7 once-unfashionable antiques Gen Z and millennials now love
Millennials and Gen Z are swapping mass-produced interiors for antiques, vintage furniture and second-hand finds
9 simple ways to make your small kitchen feel bigger, including a clever colour-drenching trick
Easy ideas to make your kitchen feel less cluttered
8 'forgotten' vegetables to plant now for harvests every year – including an 1800s favourite
Plant these vegetables now and enjoy bountiful harvests for years to come
Tabletop gardens are the ultimate small-space gardening solution – here's how to make one
Even in the smallest of spaces, there’s always an opportunity to get green-fingered
This John Lewis rechargeable lamp will transform your garden for alfresco season – and it's on sale
A quick and affordable way to give your garden a glow-up
This maximalist one-bedroom cottage is full of small space ideas to steal
Clever design ideas and a bold use of colour have ensured this small space packs a punch
Experts warn this common planting mistake is the 'biggest killer' of begonia tubers
Learning how to plant begonia tubers correctly is key to getting the best summer blooms
Jo Thompson's 7-step foolproof plan for getting rid of slugs this spring
Struggling with slugs in your garden? Gardener Jo Thompson shares her tips for protecting plants this spring
10 oversized antiques that make surprisingly beautiful wall art
Go big without going broke.
Why grey squirrels are turning pink in the UK
Plus, how this might lead to the resurgence of native red squirrels
Grey kitchens don’t have to be boring: 10 ways to add charm and style
These 10 ideas prove a grey kitchen can feel warm, layered and full of character
5 simple ways to reset your home after the festive season
These simple resets will help your home return to its everyday rhythm
3 last-minute Christmas decorating ideas you can do in under an hour
These three quick wins will make your home feel Christmassy in no time at all
7 best Black Friday bedding deals to upgrade your sleep
Stay warm, stylish and snug without spending a fortune
King Charles' former gardener swears by this everyday item for bluer hydrangeas
Your morning coffee could give your garden a boost too
5 colourful plants to brighten your winter containers
Bring life to your garden this winter with five ready-to-plant favourites that thrive in the cold
From foraged bracken to fiery dahlias: 8 autumnal flower displays you can recreate at home
Make the most of autumn's flowers with displays that feel vibrant, natural and a little wild
‘My home is my muse’: Inside a textile designer’s quirky Victorian cottage
Annika Reed has combined her distinctive designs with personal pieces that spark happy memories
Tour an antiques dealer's characterful cottage in Kent
It blends a soft palette with antique furniture and textiles to create an easy, individual style
Matfen Hall: a sophisticated retreat amid Northumberland’s natural beauty
Discover the charm of Matfen Hall for a luxurious countryside escape
How to add instant character to a modern house or new build
Top tips from four homeowners who have done it successfully
