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…

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GARDEN GLOW • Keep the alfresco vibes going with stylish, practical lights to brighten any outside space

PLASTER PERFECTION • Give your interior an earthy update with this grown-up take on pink. Seen everywhere from artwork to coffee tables, this clay-like tone will take your scheme to the next level

Raising the ROOF • A sympathetic renovation and a transformative loft conversion was at the heart of Binh and Thomas’ modern Victorian vision

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PROJECT TIMELINE

NEWS • FOR YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT THE LATEST IDEAS, TRENDS AND ESSENTIAL BUYS

More than just glazing • Grant Sneddon, product manager for roof window manufacturer Velux (velux.co.uk), talks about special features that go beyond design and style

DO YOU RENOVATE ALL AT ONCE OR ROOM BY ROOM? • Is it better to embrace the chaos and do the whole house in one go or make it over a room at a time? Two readers share their experiences

STYLE MATHS • Multiply your hallway’s style for under £300 with our edit of the latest trends and how to create them on a budget

DREAM SCHEME

NATURE’S BEST • Botanics aren’t just for the great outdoors. This lush scheme is bursting with natural touches to enhance any sleep space

DESERT ESSENCE • Embrace the warming tones of a Sahara sunset by combining hues of sand, burnt orange and dusky pink to build a serene base for your bedroom retreat

NATURAL COOL • Combine on-trend rattan with vintage patterns for a Havana-inspired haven. Tactile materials and deep colours help to make the perfect escape

COLOUR BURST • Juicy shades blend with subtle hues while mixed materials add a layer of interest in a scheme perfectly balanced to feel both lively and soothing

GO GLAMOROUS • Sumptuous materials, jewel tones and metallic touches elevate a scheme to one of elegant sophistication with a hint of decadence. This is luxe lounging

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT • Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month: botanical-inspired art prints

Get your art fix • Want more print inspo? Adorn your walls with these artists’ stunning works

Family bathrooms (CALMING THE BATHTIME CHAOS) • Kick your busiest bathroom into touch with our guide to creating the perfect kid-cleaning venue that’s easy to hose down afterwards…

FIVE THINGS... • you’ll realise when you revamp your family bathroom:

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WALL MURALS • Dress your wall with one statement piece for a fun and unique space that’s packed with confidence

BOLD MOVE • Extending upwards and outwards gave hands-on renovators Nicola and Barry their dream family home

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Modernising a period home • Taking on a period property? From restoring features to improving the layout, our guide will tell you everything you need to know

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