Eco-friendly GARDEN UPDATES

If you want to make sustainable changes to your garden, see our edit of brands striving to offer planet-friendly products and improve their eco credentials

Better by design

Carla's first home was a blank slate ready for her to unleash all her creativity and design skills, and the effect is just 'wow'

10 Steps to Cutting the Cost of Your Bathroom

You deserve a beautiful bathroom. Read our tips on how to get a stylish sanctuary for less

Bathroom makeover - Game plan

The blank canvas of Emma and Paul’s home – an old squash court – gave them free rein over their bathroom’s look

Pastel Power

Bring a fresh burst of whimsy into your home with these vibrant decorating ideas

Learning the Ropes

One major renovation and a few mistakes later, Alex is ready to take her picture perfect home to the next level

10 Steps to Cutting the Cost of Your Kitchen

Fitting a new kitchen will always add value, but keep your budget tight and you can really reap the rewards. Follow our tips on how to do it for less

Moving on Up

Having bought an apartment as a second property, Neil and Will Harman changed their plans and made it their main home after seeing potential in the huge attic

Altogether Now

Elle Hervin planned her entire home’s décor all at once for a delightfully balanced home that works perfectly for her family

A Country Escape

James Brett wanted his cottage to feel like a magical hideaway when he was home from his work as a globe-trotting geologist

Biophilic Wallpaper

From classic archival patterns to contemporary and quirky designs, bring the outside in with these nature-inspired prints

Planning makes perfect

Anatolia Elamradi designed every last detail of her kitchen to create a bright and beautiful space that’s just right for her family

Pop of Colour

Emma and Martin transformed a dated, ‘80s-style bathroom into a colourful family sanctuary

Mustard

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

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

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

Relaxed boho

Natural textures and playful details explore a wanderlust spirit

Room with a view

With a home backing onto fields and woodland, Gill and Nick designed their kitchen extension so they could enjoy it while they cooked, ate and relaxed

The balancing act of buying

Right house, wrong location; right location, wrong house. Just how do you find that dream property – and does it even exist in today’s property market, asks Jennifer Morgan

LIVING ROOMS FOR LOUNGING AND LAUGHING IN

Rest, relax and revive in revitalised style and comfort. Our guide will help refresh your living room for every chillout occasion, be it solo loafing or social sitting

Back to brick

Adding a storey to their 1950s bungalow gave Charlotte and Sam the space to create their dream Art Deco-inspired home

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

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

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…

Easy Living

Veronica Garcia and Darren Jones turned a tired sitting room into a relaxed space

Made by Design

Ally and James’ unique perspectives and interiors background have resulted in a bold, impactful home with plenty of arty touches

10 STEPS TO UPDATING YOUR CONSERVATORY

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

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

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

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