Side-return extensions

An efficient use of redundant outside space, extending to the side is the mart way to gain the extra room you crave and transform the way you live

Spa-style bathrooms

Prioritise self-care and put pampering on your daily schedule by taking bathroom design inspo from your favourite spa

Light & bright

Rachel's main requirements for her kitchen extension were a window overlooking the garden and space to entertain. We reveal how she made her dream a reality

Colourful kitchens

Let your personality shine with a style that makes you smile from that morning cuppa to dinner time. Don't be shy, go for bold

In the zone

Using clever design and planting, Pauline has transformed a blank canvas into an elegant, contemporary garden complete with social spaces, a cutting patch and a pond

Heart of the home

Faced with three living spaces and a tiny kitchen, Jo and Chris have devised a clever, broken-plan layout where the kitchen takes centre stage

Pre-loved treasures

Deborah has filled her south London home with character without breaking the bank, thanks to her smart shopping know-how and eye for a bargain

A new leaf

Dani Sandels embraced her passion for botanics and natural textures in the renovation of her family home, resulting in a space that delights the eye at every turn

A learning experience

Steph and James honed their home-improvement skills as they updated their old house and overgrown garden with help from family and friends -

SAGE GREEN

A calm, tranquil and fresh hue, our colour guru, Amelia, shares why you can't go far wrong with this nearly neutral

10 steps to - Cutting the cost of your renovation

Revamping a living room, dining space or bedroom? Find out how to do it for less and get the most from your budget

FOCUS ON Decking

Take your outside living spaces to the next level with new decking in traditional wood or contemporary composites

A GUIDE TO Picture windows

Create an impactful feature, maximise the views from your home, and boost natural light with large fixed glazing

SPRING palette

Katy and Ross's confident use of colour has brought freshness and charm to their new open-plan kitchen extension

PROJECT OF THE MONTH - Glass-box extensions

This modern take on the traditional conservatory can create a visually striking, sleek and comfortable addition to your home

PARTY ready

Charlotte and Andrew have cleverly linked their home and garden with a combination of raised decking, established planting and smart styling

INSPIRED by Paris

When it came to renovating their London flat, classic design and statement pieces were at the top of Lucy and Adrian’s lust list

DOWN TO business

Jessica and Matt's hands-on transformation of their flat resulted in a characterful home, and kick-started a new venture together

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

Greige

A blend of two classic neutrals creates a shade that's the perfect balance of cool and warm. Colour guru Amelia shares why we needed this new hue in our lives

THE STYLE file

With a background in fashion, Chloe couldn’t wait to shift her focus to interior design, creating plenty of colourful and budget-friendly ideas for her family home

BEST LAID plans

Georgina and Joe used their renovating skills to transform make-do rooms into the perfect home for their young family to grow up in

BRIGHT & light

Kate and Thomas have opened up their home to create a bright kitchen-diner that's contemporary and practical

THE suite life

Emma and Martin took their time over the renovation of their master bedroom — but the stunning result was worth the hard work

Be kind home to your (AND TO YOURSELF)

Whether you're dreaming of a big reno or tackling an affordable update, Jennifer Morgan reveals how to carry on with confidence

PATTERN POWER

Shelley injected fun and vibrancy into her new build-home using bold wallpapers, pretty paint colours and upcycled furniture

MODERN country

Amy and Jamie's well-thought-out extension and renovation has added vital space to suit their blended family's needs

Raspberry

Squeeze more life and vivacity into your home with this fruity hue. Our colour guru Amelia shares why and how

EXPERT at work

An old worker's cottage became the perfect showcase for interior designer Ben to display all his skills, creating a plant-filled, colourful home for his family

EYE FOR design

Rosie and Innes extended outwards and upwards to create the bright, airy and sociable home of their dreams