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 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 summer holiday read for this year?

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

Masters of the makeover • With several renovations behind them, Mary and Paul had creative expertise and DIY skills to draw on when it came to finishing their dream family home

JUNGLE-INSPIRED STYLE • Escape to a wanderlust world filled with plant baby takeovers, revitalising colour hits, natural textures and cosy layers

SOAK UP THE SUN • Sit back, relax and enjoy the holiday vibes at home in one of these pattern-proud deck chairs

NATURALLY TACTILE • Applying texture to your home’s décor is a simple way to create warmth and interest. Too many sleek surfaces can leave a room feeling flat; add layers of tactile materials and you’ll have a scheme that feels comfortable and inviting

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT • Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking subscription boxes for a regular dose of joy

Sign me up • Two more subscription boxes to keep the postie busy

MATALAN • Add a touch of happiness to your home this summer with the latest homeware collection from Matalan

All in good time • After a stop-start year, Kate and Jordan transformed their flat from an empty shell into an airy home inspired by the building itself

Lime green • Add some zingy and zesty vibes to your home for a fresh and upbeat space that’s confident and fun

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

SMALL GARDENS • Whether you have a patio, balcony or patch of lawn, it pays to think big picture. With clever furniture, a considered layout and bright accessories, even the tiniest plot can get a summer makeover

The designClinic • 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

Beside the seaside • Laura and James Simpson turned a rundown eyesore into a stylish and welcoming coastal family home

A FAMILY BATHROOMTO MAKE EVERYDAY LIFE EASIER • As one of the home’s most hardworking rooms, a well-designed family bathroom needs to be practical for those daily routines, yet relaxing enough to unwind in

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Taking it easy • Kate and Adam’s three-pronged renovation took over a decade – but was well worth the wait

Turning a new leaf • We’re going potty for houseplants, from buying and nurturing to styling and even snapping for our social media. Jennifer Morgan unearths the roots of the craze

Which (pet-friendly) houseplant suits you?

GARDEN news • A bumper crop of new product releases, ideas and tips for making the most of your outdoor space

Holiday at home • Inspired by hotel resorts and music festivals, Leila and Joe have created an urban tropical garden to be proud...