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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.

FROM THE EDITOR

Meet the team • Get to know some of the people who bring you Real Homes with a monthly question. This time: What’s your one random act of kindness for this month?

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

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REAL HOMES HOME & GARDEN AWARDS • We’re looking for the best home transformations around the UK. From extensions to garden makeovers – show us your hard work and you could win a cash prize!

THE CATEGORIES

Character building • After years of moving, Jack and David found their ideal home – and their lockdown transformation earned them our best garden award

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SPANIFORNIA • The latest sunny fusion trend to hit our radar, Spanish and Californian styles unite for a rustic and uplifting scheme

PATIO FURNITURE • Transform your outside space into a sunshine oasis on any budget with this happy-to-help guide

WELCOME TO NATURE • Open up your home to the great outdoors and celebrate the natural world in all its forms with these easy design ideas

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT • Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking embroidered art to add texture to your space

A stitch in time • These two embroiderers also have a great way with a needle – shop their pieces below

GRAHAM & GREEN • Get fresh, natural vibes with Graham & Green’s characterful seating and accessories for the home and garden

Ever evolving • Karen and Kevin’s period apartment has seen plenty of change over the years – but its current iteration strikes the perfect balance between characterful and cool

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Lilac • Bring the fresh promise of new beginnings with this on-trend pastel shade. Here’s how and why 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

MASTER OPEN-PLAN LIVING • Whether you favour one large, multifunctional space or look to create pockets of privacy within a room, learn how you can max out your home’s potential

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

Four into one • A warren of small, dark rooms is now a light-filled open-plan space, making it the heart of Emma and Graeme’s cottage

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BEDROOMS (FOR STYLISH SUNDAY LIE-INS) • Make your space an escape from busy everyday life and enjoy more satisfying snoozes with our guide to creating the perfect sanctuary

Layered on look • Pile up pattern, colour and texture to create a space that’s all about character

Scandi cool • Pick pared-back furniture and a soothing colour...