Road to recovery - See how Lydia and Mark Wood-Powers turned a former doctors’ surgery into a home, plus shop the latest kitchen dressers.

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Our style editor embraces newstalgia with retro homewares.

kitchen layouts
Find the best arrangement of your units and appliances to suit all your needs.

Bathroom news
Colourful sinks, tiles, taps and affordable storage..

Quiet luxury
Subtle shades and understated elegance are key to working this timeless trend.

Smart sideboards
The perfect place to display your treasures and keep essentials.

The stylist’s eye
20 under £20 – updates to bring new purpose to your home office.

Console Tables
Slimline furniture that offers handy storage in your hallway..

The stylist’s eye
Our style editor picks her favourite accent pieces.

Real Garden
Pauline’s multipurpose garden is filled with flowers, produce and areas for entertaining.

Real Kitchen
Rachel’s transformation is colourful, contemporary and filled with light..

Real Homes AWARDS
Showcase your makeovers by entering our awards.

BRight DÉCOR
Bring the happy into your home with vibrant splashes of colour.

Garden benches
Relax in your outside space with seats made for sharing..

Retro Glam
The past is present in this edit of stylish furniture and accessories.

Fresh florals
Bring the outside into every room by decorating with a riot of bold blooms.

Family bathrooms
How to combine form and function in the hardest working room in the house..

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
The independent designers who are making waves with modern embroidery.

Bedside tables
Sleep-space storage to keep your essentials to hand.

Family kitchens
How to make the hub of the home a welcoming space that combines form and function..

Spring updates
Let the sun in with some fresh new pieces that’ll lift your spirits and your interiors.

Mixing Materials
Combine textures and surfaces for a design-led kitchen.

REAL HOME
Sarah Haigh banished beige and made over her 1920s semi with an eclectic palette..

REAL HOME
Rosie Stanton’s award-winning Victorian terrace is filled with creativity and colour.

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Independent makers producing signature stationery.

Savvy shopping
Our style guru’s edit of affordable buys for the home..

Christmas trends
Pick a theme and dress your home with our edit of the best celebratory looks.

60 for under £60
Be the best gift giver with affordable presents for all your family and friends..

Shine a light
Give your rooms a glow up with a new lamp, pendant or stylish side lights.

50 under £50
Revamp your home for the season with a host of cosy and colourful budget buys.

Kids’ rooms
Adaptable sleep spaces that are cleverly designed to grow with your child..

Prints and patterns
Discover patterns that please with statement prints or subtle, barely-there motifs.

We answer YOUR QUESTIONS
Let Real Homes solve your DIY and styling dilemmas, plus advice on decorating on a budget..

Desert destinations
Satisfy your wanderlust with pieces inspired by global travel.

Shop Primark
Our roundup of the best buys from the new collection..

Deck chairs
Soak up the sun with our pick of the best pattern-proud designs.

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Give yourself and your home a monthly treat with subscription boxes from independent makers.

Garden parasols
Stylish, staycation-ready sun shades to transform your garden.

kitchen space-savers
The latest buys, easy updates and cheap hacks to maximise a small cooking space.

REAL garden
Inspired by Marrakesh, Beth turned a shabby courtyard into a colourful sanctuary..

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Talented floristry artists and studios styling bunches of flowers you’ll love to display.

Eco garden updates
Green and pleasant ideas from companies doing their bit to protect the environment.

REAL garden
Alasdair and Philippa wouldn’t let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams..

Nature inspired
Learn how to bring the outside in with clever decorating tricks to green up your space.

Open-plan updates
Creative ways and expert advice to make the most of a social, open-plan space. 

A GUIDE TO sliding doors
Enjoy garden views and a better indoor-outdoor link with a design to suit your home.

REAL HOME
With one renovation under her belt, Alex is ready to take her home to the next level.

Pastel power
How to use these spring-ready hues in your home – with not a sickly sweet shade in sight.

Spring updates
The latest trends and quick updates to brighten up your home for the new season.

Warm yellow
From saffron and mustard to ochre, bring a slice of sunshine to your space with these buys.

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Jigsaw puzzles that are good enough to frame, created by independent makers.

Green kitchens
Evoke the colour of nature for a meal-prep room that’s grounded, fresh and exciting..

COSY UNDERFOOT
Choose rugs in warming shades of burnt orange, fiery reds and calm neutrals.

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Quirky lighting and lampshades that are handcrafted by independent makers

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Quirky Christmas cards and wrapping paper from independent makers.

FESTIVE PROJECTS
Christmas is the best time to get crafty – try these festive design ideas to bring a personal touch to your scheme.

Designer spotlight
The independent businesses crafting stunning wooden toys.

Dining tables
Christmas dinner will look great atop one of these designs.

Real home
Bright and contemporary festive touches bring Becky Jones’ home to life at Christmas.

real home
Aga and Andrew used their DIY skills to create a bold family home.

Cosy coastal
Combine oceanic motifs with cosy textures for a peaceful space.

Designer spotlight
The independent businesses getting creative with tableware..

would you buy a house at auction? 
Two readers share their opposing views on this month’s hot topic.

colour theory
Sophisticated and powerful, we share the psychology behind the colour black.

Alfresco Dining
Lay a garden tablescape that will impress your guests with beautiful decorating ideas.

Bedroom Updates
The latest ideas for a sumptuous space that’s made for relaxing..

Real Home
Rosie Rockel turned a dark, cramped basement flat into a light-filled home.

Designer spotlight
The independent businesses getting crafty with wall hangings.

Botanical Beauty
Celebrate nature and bring leafy prints and ditsy florals into your decorating scheme.

OUTDOOR CHAIRS
Our edit of the latest designs, whatever your style and budget.

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
The independent businesses getting creative with leather..

Real Home
Geri and Andrew’s new build is a celebration of pattern and colour for a fun family home.

Colour Theory
How to choose colour to enhance your home life and happiness.

Stylish slumber
Our edit of the best beds, whatever your style or budget.

Designer spotlight
The independent plant pot designers we’re loving..

Spring updates
50 under £50: the latest looks from the SS21 collections.

Our top Instagram upcyclers
Why we love to follow these imaginative accounts..

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