Cynthia Lawrence
As the Homes Content Editor, Cynthia Lawrence covers all things homes, interior decorating, and garden-related. She has a wealth of editorial experience testing the latest, ‘must-have’ home appliances, writing buying guides and the handy ‘how to’ features.
Her work has been published in various titles including, T3, Top Ten Reviews, Ideal Home, Real Homes, Livingetc. and House Beautiful, amongst many.
With a rather unhealthy obsession for all things homes and interiors, she also has an interior design blog for style inspiration and savvy storage solutions (get rid of that clutter!). When she’s not testing cool products, she’ll be searching online for more decor ideas to spruce up her family home or looking for a great bargain!
Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
7 ways to create a barista-style coffee bar in your kitchen
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you fancy making your morning cup of Joe in style, here’s how to bring the coffee bar vibes to your own home.
3 best Super Bowl air fryer snacks for the ultimate party
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to spend less time in the kitchen on Game Day, these tasty Super Bowl air fryer recipes are quick to rustle up — and will impress your guests.
7 places that dust mites are breeding in your home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
These microscopic pests are not just lurking in your bed — find out the surprising hiding places that attract dust mites to breed in your home.
7 storage mistakes you’re probably making right now
By Cynthia Lawrence published
You might want an organized home, but these common storage mistakes will create even more clutter!
Drew Barrymore’s kitchenware line just launched a stunning new color for Valentine's Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Drew Barrymore’s kitchenware range has just dropped a new, limited-time color — and it's perfect for Valentine's Day.
7 top tips for growing herbs indoors
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Always wanted fresh, homegrown herbs for the pickings? Be sure to check out these top tips for successfully growing an indoor herb garden.
The ‘Urban Aunt’ interior trend is going viral — so what exactly is it?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
What is the ‘Urban Aunt’ interior trend, and why is it predicted to be huge in 2024?
7 things you should never store in plastic containers
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Plastic containers may seem like the obvious storage solution in your home, however, these are the items you should avoid putting in them at all costs.
Stanley Tucci’s kitchen is bringing back this huge trend for 2024 — how to get the look
By Cynthia Lawrence published
The actor-turned-foodie not only proves that he’s multi-talented, but also has a showstopping kitchen.
The best turkey fryers 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you're cooking up an outdoor feast, these are the best turkey deep fryers to suit every home, cooking need and budget.
7 clever tips to remove snow — without a snow blower
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re dealing with a white winter and don’t have a snow blower, these clever tips and tricks to remove snow will come in handy.
7 common mistakes we make when working from home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re a remote worker, are you guilty of these bad habits? Here are the most common WFH mistakes — and how to avoid them
5 things to do after a snowstorm to protect your home — here's what the experts say
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’ve been hit with heavy snowfall, these are the key things you must do to protect your home right now.
5 essential things you need to know before buying a snow blower
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re looking to buy a snow blower and don’t know where to start, check out these key things you need to consider.
Joanna Gaines has this simple trick to keep your home festive after the holidays
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re missing your festive decor, designer Joanna Gaines shows us how to bring back those vibes with this easy hack.
I write about home decor for a living — 5 things I wish I’d known before painting a room
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Before you start your painting projects this year, be sure not to make the same mistakes that I did! Here are some top tips.
I tried this $20 kitchen gadget — and it cut my food prep time in half
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you enjoy cooking, but hate chopping up the ingredients for it, this handy, underrated kitchen tool may just save you time.
9 things you should never clean with an all-purpose cleaner — you’ll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Despite the name, you can’t clean everything with an all-purpose cleaner. Find out the things to avoid cleaning with this common household solution.
Cameron Diaz's kitchen is bringing back this 'huge trend' for 2024, say experts — how to get the look
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Cameron Diaz's kitchen is set to be ‘a huge trend expected to flourish in 2024,' according to experts — here’s why.
I write about home organization for a living — here are my 7 favorite storage solutions
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Once you’ve decluttered your home, the hardest part is keeping it that way. Here are my top solutions to keep everything super organized.
7 dirtiest places in the home you’re forgetting to clean — and you'll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you think you’ve got your cleaning game covered, you might be forgetting about some of these dirtiest spots in the home — and the ones you're overlooking will surprise you.
I write about decor for a living — here are 5 top tips to instantly upgrade your home for 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence published
You don’t have to spend a fortune for a home makeover. Our homes content editor has some easy and affordable tips to instantly spruce up your interior style for the new year.
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