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Sophie is Home Editor at Top Ten Reviews. Starting off her career in print journalism, Sophie then moved to digital and now specializes in lifestyle, home interiors and social media. While she has scooped awards for her journalism, Sophie likes to whip up a storm in the kitchen when she's not writing.

Articles by: Sophie Bird

Best humidifiers 2022: Top-rated models from Honeywell, Boneco and Vicks

Best humidifiers 2025: Top-rated models from Honeywell, Boneco and Vicks

By Sophie Bird last updated 11 January 22

Buying Guide We've found the best humidifiers for home use, and for different room sizes and budgets.

Best ceiling fans 2025

By John Carlsen, Sophie Bird last updated 11 January 22

Buying guide Our guide to the best ceiling fans for every style and space, helping you to stay cool all summer long.

Person At Breakfast With Decorating App On Digital Tablet

Best interior design software: spruce up your space

By Sophie Bird published 19 August 21

Buying Guide These are the best interior design software programs for sprucing up your space.

High-efficiency washers - should I buy one?

Should I buy a high-efficiency washer?

By Sophie Bird published 4 August 21

Advice Wondering whether high-efficiency washers are worth your money? We tell you everything you need to know here.

How to cut your lawn to the best height

By Sophie Bird published 24 June 21

How to Wondering how to cut your lawn to the best height to promote growth and greenness? We have all the tips and tricks you need for how to perfect your garden.

5 tips for cleaning your top load washer

By Sophie Bird published 9 June 21

Feature With these five quick cleaning tips, you can eradicate any nasty odors and keep your machine in pristine condition.

Dyson V15 Detect review

By Sophie Bird published 20 May 21

REVIEW I tested the Dyson V15 Detect vacuum cleaner to see if it's worth your money and here's what I thought.

Roborock S7 being tested in writer's home

Roborock S7 review

By Sophie Bird published 28 April 21

REVIEW Here’s what we thought of the Roborock S7, including how easy it is to set up and control from your phone and how well it cleans.

What’s the best color smart lighting for sleep?

By Sophie Bird last updated 26 March 21

FEATURE Here’s how to create an optimal environment for sleeping using smart lighting.

5 bedroom design mistakes that could be affecting your sleep

By Sophie Bird last updated 26 March 21

FEATURE Want a good night’s sleep? Here are five bedroom design mistakes that could be affecting your sleep.

How to design a practical home space

By Sophie Bird published 16 March 21

HOW TO Want to get the most from your house? Here’s how to design a practical space that works for you.

Ten home improvement, female-run Instagram accounts you need to follow

10 home improvement, female-run Instagram accounts you need to follow

By Sophie Bird published 8 March 21

FEATURE To mark International Women’s Day 2022, we’ve rounded up ten female-run home and garden improvement accounts for all your at-home inspiration.

How to add color to your home

By Sophie Bird published 1 March 21

How To Wondering how to add color to your home? Turns out it’s not as tricky as you think and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either.

PURO²XYGEN P500 review

By Sophie Bird last updated 15 February 21

Review The PURO²XYGEN P500 is a large air purifier that can take on rooms as big as 550 square feet.

LG WM9500HKA review

By Sophie Bird published 11 February 21

Review The LG WM9500HKA is a large capacity washer that features a clever design and a great warranty.

Samsung’s new washers detect how dirty your clothes are and adjust automatically, here’s how

By Sophie Bird last updated 11 February 21

News Samsung is upping its laundry game with the invention of a new range of washers that adjust according to how dirty your clothes are.

Study reveals the most regrettable interior design trends, and how much they cost to recreate

By Sophie Bird published 29 January 21

NEWS These are the interior design trends homeowners regret trying out, according to a new study.

How to buy the right refrigerator for you online

By Sophie Bird published 27 January 21

How To All the advice on how to find and buy a great new refrigerator, including tips on finding the cheapest price.

How to organize a refrigerator (and make extra space)

By Sophie Bird published 15 January 21

How To We’ve got all the advice on how to organize a refrigerator, including top tips on how to create extra space and avoid losing your jars.

Samsung has released an AI robot vacuum that empties itself, and now we want one

By Sophie Bird published 13 January 21

NEWS Samsung’s new robot vacuum is AI-powered and it’s got us wondering if this is the future of housework.

Best smart thermostats 2022: Smart thermostat reviews for Nest and ecobee

Best smart thermostats: Smart thermostat reviews for Nest and ecobee

By John Carlsen, Sophie Bird published 12 January 21

Buying guide Everything you need to know about the best smart thermostats from the likes of Nest, Emerson Sensi, and ecobee.

Samsung’s new fridge is customizable for your home, here’s why we like it

By Sophie Bird published 6 January 21

NEWS Is this the fridge of the future? Samsung’s new fridge is fully customizable.

Gree MULTI24HP312: Image showing an air conditioner

Gree MULTI24HP312 review

By Sophie Bird last updated 23 December 20

Review The Gree MULTI24HP312 is a premium ductless air conditioner for multiple zones.

How to make an outdoor movie theater for the Holidays

By Sophie Bird published 7 December 20

How to Make an outdoor movie theater so you can get in the holiday spirit and stay COVID-safe this winter.

80% of Americans have poor indoor air quality - here’s how to improve yours

By Sophie Bird published 6 October 20

News A new study has revealed that 80% of Americans experience at least one symptom of poor air quality inside their homes.

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