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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.

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Meet the team • Get to know the people who bring you Real Homes magazine with a monthly question. This time: What’s your favourite way to cosy up as autumn arrives?

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

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Would you get a house at auction? • Could you risk buying a home under the hammer? Two readers reveal all

Room at the top • Turning a tired flat share into a stylish two-level home has given Nesrine and Mark a family space packed with design flair – and a secret outside escape

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GEOMETRY CLASS • Combine sharp edges, smooth curves and pastel shades for a statement look that’s playful and fun

ROOM FOR MORE • Create space for extra guests and extra comfort with our edit of the best dining benches

AUTUMN AWAITS • When the chilly days set in, we look to our homes for a feeling of comfort and warmth. Embrace the change with these autumnal hues and cosy design ideas

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COSY UP • From velvet to wool, and burnt orange to ochre, bring comfy autumnal vibes into your home with our edit of the best buys

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT • Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking statement candles that’ll help you cosy up your home in style

Slow burn • Want more candle inspo? We’re waxing lyrical about these two creative makers

STYLE MATHS • Curate a stylish bathroom sanctuary, whatever your budget, with our edit of the latest buys and how to combine them

LEAP OF faith • Claire & Nick Harvey moved across the road to start the renovation process all over again. The result is a testament to their creativity and hard work

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Black • Sophisticated, confident and powerful, we’ve examined this statement colour to share how to make it work in your home

STYLE crush • Sometimes we come across a product we just can’t stop thinking about – and we want to share it with you. Here’s what we’ve fallen for this month

LIGHT THE WAY • Your lighting scheme can make or break the look and feel of your home. From creating a relaxing ambiance to zoning an open-plan space, we’ve compiled the latest looks for your bedroom, bathroom and kitchen

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

At your service • Meet the people ready to help with your dilemmas

HOLIDAY haven • After years of dreaming about running a holiday let, Nikki and Tom Edwards bought a tired 1970s bungalow by the sea and transformed it into a stylish modern space to do just that

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HALLWAYS THAT WELCOME YOU HOME • From space-boosting paint effects to savvy storage, our guide to hallway decorating will help ensure yours makes a...