Real Homes

Real Homes magazine brings you all the home improvement ideas and advice you'll need for your own project. Every issue is filled with expert tips and amazing before and after images of real home transformations, giving you plenty of inspiration for your own extension, renovation or redecoration project. Whether you're looking for the latest on-trend buys for every room in your home, practical advice about project planning and budgets, or in-depth case studies detailing everything from kitchen extensions to loft conversions, Real Homes magazine provides you with everything you need to make your dream home a reality.

FROM THE EDITORS

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Meet the winners • After an abundance of entries and a lot of interiors envy, the Real Homes team has chosen the worthy recipients of this year’s prizes…

INSIDE TRACK • Get the scoop on new design ideas, must-have products and looks you’ll love

AUTUMN UPDATES • Embrace the season by including texture and warmth to help transition your home into a cosy haven

STYLISH OFFICE DESKS • Keep productivity levels high in your home office or study space with a desk that’s the perfect combination of function and form

LIVING ROOM LIGHTING • Change the feel of your room instantly and create an ambient space that’s perfect for cosying up on dark nights

CRANBERRY • A rich, warm and fruity hue, our colour guru, Amelia, shares how to use this statement shade

THE STYLIST’S EYE • Stylist Anna Morley is feeling Newstalgia this month with new and nostalgic homewares that mix retro vibes with modern designs

TRADITIONAL RUGS • Adorn your floor with intricate, Oriental and Persian-inspired patterns that will add colour, warmth and interest to your room

OCCASIONAL CHAIRS • Pull up an extra seat for guests or simply place in a room for a striking statement that’s stylish and practical

Little by little • With drive, passion and plenty of creativity, Alimah-Shadia Sitta overcame a series of renovation hurdles to turn a cramped, dated space into a bright family home brimming with modern luxury

Coastal move • Matt and Jason enlisted the help of an interior designer to turn their house near the sea into the perfect entertaining space

Personal touch • Brimming with creative ideas, Monika and Konrad got hands on in making a home that’s full of pattern, colour and texture

Sociable space • By opening up a disjointed layout, Alice and Tim have unlocked the potential of their 1930s home without the need for a costly extension

Take shelter • Give your garden the ultimate update with a garden pod – perfect for enjoying your outside space whatever the weather

GARDEN NEWS • A bumper crop of new product releases, ideas and top tips for making the most of your outdoor space – whatever its shape and size

Kitchen layouts • Know your galleys from your peninsulas? With some careful planning and honest thinking about what you really need, you’ll nail your perfect configuration

KITCHEN NEWS • The latest products and practical buys for the hub of the home

Stepping up • Matthew and Aemeli took over the reins of their delay-hit build in order to create a family kitchen with a bespoke feel

Playful style • Wanting a colourful and fun bathroom for their children, Sanu and Kyp chose vibrant terrazzo tiles and a funky monkey light

Baths • Whether used for long, luxurious soaks, scrubbing the kids or hosing down the dog, a good bath can make a design statement and deliver on style

BATHROOM NEWS • Freshen up your space with new products and designs

THE EDIT • The Real Homes choice of the latest essential fixtures and fittings, plus expert advice for completing your project

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