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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 EDITORS

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

FESTIVE fancy • With her passion for interiors stemming from all things Christmassy, Vikki Savage is enjoying creating a family home with future celebrations in mind

WREATHS • Set a festive tone for your home with designs for the door, walls or table centrepiece

GATHER ROUND • Create a comfy space to pull crackers, carve the turkey and don party hats with these good-looking dining chairs

DECK THE HALLS • Let your home sparkle and shine with a curated Christmas scheme that’s on-trend and fanciful

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT • Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking handmade Christmas decorations for that festive finishing touch

Let’s talk about decs • Meet two more makers creating orignal festive ornaments

B&M • Fast becoming the go-to place for savvy home shoppers, this month we pick our favourite festive pieces from high street store B&M

CABIN IN the woods • Lara and Jeff transformed their bonus cabin into a cosy, Scandi-style retreat that comes into its own at Christmas time

Navy blue • Strong and powerful yet soothing and understated, navy is a cocooning shade that works with any scheme. Our colour guru, Amelia, shares why and 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

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE • From garden growers to food fanatics, give the present that’s personal with these fun ideas for under £60

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

The money CLINIC • If you’re looking to stay warm in winter while still keeping bills down, the Real Homes team is here with advice on changes to make….

CHRISTMAS in colour • Emily added vibrant bursts of colour into her new-build home, and completed the look with a festive rainbow scheme that suits her style and personality

GUEST BEDROOMS for a relaxing and inviting space • Ensure your overnight guests receive a warm and fuzzy welcome this Christmas by focusing on sleeping arrangements that will guarantee a great night’s rest

RURAL elegance • Polly and George transformed this former stone hay barn into a luxurious home that perfectly blends modern and rustic aesthetics

How to conquer (AND ENJOY) Christ mas • Can Christmas ever be stress free? As we prepare to share the celebration with friends and family again, how do we cope with those traditional pressures alongside new ones for 2022, asks Jennifer Morgan?

THE PERFECT blend • Carrie used her upcycling skills to mix modern and heritage styles and create a luxury bathroom for less

REAL HOMES AWARDS 2022 WINNERS • Our product award winners are the best of the best in the interiors market in 2022

SHOPPING SECONDHAND • Buying secondhand takes time, imagination...