Becks Shepherd
Becks is a freelance lifestyle writer who works across a number of Future's titles. This includes Real Homes, Top Ten Reviews, Tom's Guide, TechRadar and more. She started her career in print journalism at a local newspaper more than 8 years ago and has since then worked across digital and social media for food, fashion and fitness titles, along with home interior magazines. Her own interior style? She's big on creating mindful spaces in every corner of her home. If it doesn't spark joy or happiness, it has no place here. When she’s not writing, she’s reading and when she’s not reading, she’s writing.
Latest articles by Becks Shepherd
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Garden trellis ideas – 9 ways to maximize privacy, color and growing space
Try out these top garden trellis ideas to get creative with your outside space
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Cut flower garden ideas – 16 expert tips to help you grow your own blooms
The experts outline the best cut flower garden ideas to help you grow your own flowers month after month (after month)
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Best plants for small gardens – 8 stylish shrubs suitable for a tiny outdoor space
Choose the best plants for small gardens to turn a compact outdoor area into a peaceful haven
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Small garden fence ideas – 9 ways to add style and structure to a small outdoor space
It’s official: these are the best small garden fence ideas for balconies, rooftops and compact courtyards
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Plants to avoid in a small garden – 7 types to keep out of a tiny backyard
We've asked the experts what plants to avoid in a small garden – and what you should in fact be planting when space is tight
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Best trees for small gardens – 8 varieties that thrive in a tiny space
The best trees for small gardens will add some style and sophistication without taking up too much of your compact outdoors space
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Small vegetable garden ideas – 8 ways to live the good life in a tiny space
Introducing the best small vegetable garden ideas to help you grow your own herbs, veg and fruit
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How to make a small living room look bigger – 15 tips to maximize your space
Wondering how to make a small living room look bigger? We’ve got the tips to visually expand your small-but-perfectly-formed space
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Utility storage ideas – the best ways to utilize your space and keep it clutter-free
Make your space work hard with these stylish and swoon-worthy utility storage ideas
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Bathroom sink ideas – the best picks to give the smallest room in your home a glow-up
Make your bathroom sink the star of the show with an array of beautiful basin styles, colors, shapes and finishes for all
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Sunroom costs – a guide to the pricing up a stylish glazed addition
What sunroom costs should you be aware of? If you’re considering adding one to your home, here’s everything you need to know
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Laundry room cabinet ideas – the top designs that perfectly combine form and function
Laundry room cabinets ideas need to be hardworking, but of course, they need to look lovely too – it's a tricky balance but here we explain how to get it right
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Pantry door ideas – stylish and practical ways to restore order and originality to your kitchen
Up your kitchen game with the best pantry door ideas to help you store your dried goods tidier than ever before
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Kitchen sink ideas – 8 inspiring ways to add excitement to your washing-up zone
Make your sink stand out – or blend in, with the top kitchen sink ideas from design experts and interior designers
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Small bathroom flooring ideas – the best choices to make your space feel bigger
These clever small bathroom flooring ideas prove that compact spaces can be just as pretty
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