Molly Cleary

Molly is an Ecommerce Editor at Ideal Home and is constantly on the hunt for the next best appliance for your space. She has worked at Future since 2021 and formerly covered shopping content on Real Homes, Homes & Gardens and Livingetc. She now writes and edits all content related to appliances on the site (think anything with a plug), including reviews and buying guides. She joined Future after graduating from the University of Exeter, where she studied English Literature. 

Ideal Home Truths

Where is your happy place?

I grew up in Bournemouth on the south coast, and though I live in London now I’m always scrambling to get back to the beach. Bournemouth has lots of lovely clifftop houses, and I’d love to claim one of those eventually. In London, my happy place is without a doubt the Ladies’ Pond at Hampstead Heath, where I could happily spend the rest of my days with a pile of books.

What’s your home addiction?

My pride and joy in my flat is my cupboard full of cleaning products. I love trying out sustainable cleaning brands and seeing new innovative products, as well as testing out new scents. I’m also addicted to using my steam cleaner on every corner of my flat, and you would be too if you could see the colour of the water once you’re finished.

What is your next home project?

The walls in my flat are ridiculously high for someone who owns little to no art, so my next task is trying to find lovely things to hang up there. My aim is to pick things up at nearby markets and shops so that everything feels unique to this space.