Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
CHOOSING INTERIOR FINISHES
In this month’s column, experienced renovator Natasha Brinsmead discusses how the interiors of her home came together — and what she plans on doing differently next time
4 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Sailing free
Figuring out how to unlock a neglected seaside plot was the key to success for Stephen and Mandy’s ‘fabric first’ self-build
5 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Why knowing the planning system is vital
The planning system can be convoluted and what you think you understand, might not be what it seems. Planning consultant Simon Rix shares one anecdote relating to retrospective planning that highlights why it pays to get advice early on
7 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
This year's top design trends
If you are feeling a little short of design inspiration when it comes to your home project, we’re here to help with our round up of the newest and most exciting home design trends currently topping the wishlists of self-builders, renovators and extenders alike
5 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Incredible semi-detached transformations
These semi-detached home remodels and extensions have transformed dated, awkward spaces into fresh, modern homes
2 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Charming addition
When this Grade II-listed farmhouse came on the market for the second time during their search, the Richards family found it impossible to resist
3 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Hidden gem
First-time self-builders James and Carole Boon have made the most of a tiny infill plot in Derbyshire — building a lightfilled and energy-efficient home on a modest budget
6 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
A rustic replacement
Andrew and Paget Briggs have transformed their 17th-century Cornish farmhouse with a sympathetic kitchen built using local materials
4 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
A concrete idea
Limited by their traditional terrace, Scott and Camilla Trindle have added extra room with a modern extension inspired by the Brutalist movement
6 min |
February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
10 things to know when planning your bathroom
Creating a bathroom is no small task, but with the right insight you can achieve a space that is beautiful, functional and enduring
7 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
TIME FOR A CHANGE
Extending a country cottage into a graceful family home sparked a new career as an interior designer for Claire Orders
7 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
THE BRIGHTEST TASK LIGHTS
LET COSY CORNERS, READING NOOKS AND WORK SPACES GLOW WITH LAMPS THAT SHINE WITH COUNTRY CHARACTER
4 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
ROOM TO ROAM
Swapping city life for a rural idyll, Melissa Hutley transformed a dated property into a laid-back family home
5 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
Rainbow KITCHENS
BRING UPLIFTING COLOUR TO THE HEART OF YOUR HOME WITH THESE CHEERFUL CABINET IDEAS
4 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
I should COCOA!
SAY YES TO THE GLORIOUS, INDULGENT JOY OF A CHOCOLATE DESSERT. FROM MOUSSE TO PAVLOVA, CAKE TO SPICED COCOA, WE’VE RAISED THE BAR!
6 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
LET'S MOVE TO Hawarden
THIS WELSH VILLAGE IS STEEPED IN CHARACTER AND HISTORY
2 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
MY COUNTRY PASSION Making herbal remedies
A battered old book ignited an interest in wild food and the therapeutic benefits of plants for primary school teacher, Elisa Irwin
2 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
Get creative WITH PAINT
Problem-solving, colour-popping, character-giving paint is the stylish homeowner’s best friend
3 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
DESIGN NEWS
NEW & INTERESTING
2 min |
February 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
A WEEKEND AWAY AT: The Duncombe Arms
A RUSTIC PUB WITH A MOUTH-WATERING MENU IN THE PEAK DISTRICT
2 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
10 STEPS TO UPDATING YOUR CONSERVATORY
Transform the summer room and make it a versatile space that you can use all year round
4 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Real Homes
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 min |
February 2022
Homes & Gardens
A small matter
Increasing the sense of space in rooms that are small in stature is a design issue everyone wants to solve – we spoke to a few of our favourite interiors people to find out their solutions
10+ min |
February 2022
Homes & Gardens
CALM & CURATED
The owners of antiques business Anton & K were perfectly placed to bestow a serene mews house with stunning artisanal pieces
4 min |