In this issue

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

Fashion Forward

Fashion buyer Laura Magee’s eye for colour and texture when renovating her house has seen it scoop the award for Best Home

7 mins

Colour Blocking

Paint brush at the ready! Prepare to colour outside the lines, add new dimensions to your home and bring a pop of personality with these creative and quirky decorating ideas

2 mins

Designer Spotlight

Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking standout lighting to make a statement in any room

3 mins

Character Building

Laura and Chris Sabogal’s two-up, two-down Victorian terrace has been transformed into a four-bed family home with a kitchen-diner and spacious loft extension

7 mins

Mustard

Mustard yellow is warming, vibrant and optimistic. Here’s the psychology behind this sunshine shade

2 mins

The design CLINIC

Whether you’re torn on two paint colours or are debating whether to extend upwards or outwards, the Real Homes team is here to answer your questions

3 mins

PLAYING THE long game

By choosing a house with scope for two potential extensions, Louise Colquhoun and Andy Mitchell can stay put and adapt the space as their needs evolve

7 mins

PANTRIES THAT RESTORE ORDER

Ever dreamt of a proper grown-up pantry, lined with beautifully labelled jars and abundantly filled baskets? Our guide to storing food like a pro will inspire you to up your pantry game – or at least muck out your kitchen cupboards…

7 mins

Style back in time

Head back to the ‘80s, embracing all that this vibrant decade offered our homes – trust us, you won’t be alone, writes Jennifer Morgan, who finds out what the chintz and colour blocking is all about

6 mins

10 STEPS TO UPDATING YOUR CONSERVATORY

Transform the summer room and make it a versatile space that you can use all year round

4 mins

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Real Homes Magazine Description:

If you're planning to transform your home, the new-look Real Homes is the perfect magazine for you. It contains more amazing before and after pictures of readers' homes than ever before - providing all the inspiration you need for your own project. And whether you're hoping to build a kitchen extension, convert your loft or garage, or simply redecorate your living room, you'll also find the in-depth expert advice you need to make it a reality. Don't miss the all-new Q&A section, which allows you to get your home-improvement questions answered by industry experts –  from interior layout and design advice, to tips on budgeting and planning permission.