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.

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

Curated calm • Salsabil has cleverly infused her rental Edinburgh flat with subtle colour, using wall art and a growing collection of houseplants

DESERT DESTINATIONS • Satisfy feelings of wanderlust without leaving home by picking up ultra-stylish homewares inspired by global travel

GARDEN LIGHTING • Make your outdoor ‘room’ twinkle, twinkle like a star with glowing designs that set a magical ambience for twilight lounging, lingering and laughing

SUMMER DINING • From relaxed breakfasts to elegant dinners, lay the table and celebrate the season 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 innovative ways with paper that take it from stationery staple to home enhancer

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PRIMARK • For budget-savvy shopping this season, the new collection from Primark is sure to hit the right spot

Show and tell • Interiors expert Sam took a tired old farm building and made it a family home with a signature sense of style

Sunshine yellow • Bring a burst of positivity and happiness to your home with this sunny shade. Our colour guru Amelia takes a deep dive into how to make it work

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 LIVING ROOMS • For petite homes or tricky rooms, the key to maximising space is flexibility. Clever paint effects, slim furniture and multi-use designs can help you switch up your living space with ease

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

A new paradise • Colour confident Sophie Hannah and husband Robin transformed a run-down Victorian townhouse into a true maximalist’s dream

HOME OFFICES to inspire productivity • Give your work zone a well-deserved promotion with the help of our handy guide, and ensure this essential study space is as hardworking as you are

Pause for thought • While it can be tempting to rush into a major renovation, taking your time at the planning stage can often result in a better use of space, as Becks and Martin Huntley discovered

Neighbourly love • As Neighbours becomes TV gold, Jennifer Morgan asks if you can really have good ones, and what to do when things aren’t quite as ‘Scott and Charlene’ as you’d like

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

Coastal chic • Ade and Becky turned a characterless suburban garden into a seaside-inspired oasis perfect for work, rest and play

A MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME • As fuel bills soar, take steps to conserve energy and cut costs in the home – while still staying comfortable

PROJECT of the month • Don’t think a multi-floor addition is for you? Think again – this...