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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

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

Style

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DECK THE HALLS

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

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

LOUISE PASCAL, COCOLULU DESIGNS

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

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

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

THE COOK

1 Pizza board and cutter, £20, Habitat 2

THE LITTLE ONES

1 Bruno baby mittens, £29, Binibamba 2

THE FUR BABIES

1 Foxes dog toy, £12.50, Sophie Allport 2

THE HOMEWORKER

1 Nest Mini Google assistant, £49, Google Store

THE ART LOVER

1 Marbling by Zeena Shah, £15, Waterstones

THE GREEN FINGERED

2 Cactus! Keen Gardener plant, £27.50, Heating

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

Kitchen islands

An island is the perfect gathering spot. We look at how these much-loved features can work wonders for your home during Christmas and beyond

SUNDAY project

Stuck for ideas this weekend? Get your DIY fix and delve right in with our quick and easy ways to update your home for less

CABIN IN the woods

Lara and Jeff transformed their bonus cabin into a cosy, Scandistyle retreat that comes into its own at Christmas time

The design Want to 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

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) Christmas

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

CALM & collected

Andrea Wilson mixed new with recycled to turn a tired, unused bedroom into a soothing sanctuary for her guests

10 STEPS TO SHOPPING SECONDHAND

Buying secondhand takes time, imagination and a few risks, but not only is purchasing preloved better for our planet, it’s great fun, too

PROJECT of the month

MODERNISING PERIOD PROPERTIES

PROJECT NEWS

The latest ideas, trends and essential buys for your kitchen, bathroom and renovation

A GUIDE TO Stoves

Create a fabulous focal point and keep your room cosy with fire designs that will suit any scheme

Cookers & ovens

Winter is the time for celebratory meals. From all-in-one ovens and hobs to convenient built-ins, find out which design will work best for you

Hot chocolate makers

Grab some mince pies and your favourite mug and cosy up with a velvety hot drink that’s comforting and delicious

Brass hardware

Be bold in your bathroom with gleaming metal finishes that look warming and precious

Log storage

Keep your kindling and firewood looking good with a stylish store that’ll warm your heart(h)