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FROM THE EDITOR

There’s been a definite shift in our mindset

Meet the team

Get to know some of the people who

INSIDE track

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

Getting creative

A combination of skill and imagination helped Cat and Wayne achieve their extended family home on a budget

GINGHAM PICNIC

Fashionable checks in sorbet shades evoke a feeling of retro escapism for sunshine days ahoy

SHAPELY VASES

Give your blooms the architectural abode they deserve with these structural designs that are fancy and fun

HABITAT

Check out the new ranges from the ‘60s home design icon, mixing modern natural tones and vintage vibes

STYLE

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SUMMER DELIGHTS

Add uplifting hues to your home to bring brightness every day with these creative and summery design ideas

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking colourful blooms to treat your loved ones (or yourself !)

Baby blue

Give this fresh and breezy hue a grown-up twist for a calm and collected home that fosters positive vibes

GARDEN UPDATES

If you want to make sustainable changes to your garden, see our edit of brands striving to offer planet-friendly products and improve their eco credentials

FAMILY ROOMS

THAT DO IT ALL

Cloakrooms

Discover the full potential of your downstairs loo with a more-is-more approach to colour, pattern and space-saving fixtures!

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

Textural healing

Natural materials and a considered palette combine to create a soothing, stylish space in Cassie’s family home

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

Better by design

Carla’s first home was a blank slate ready for her to unleash all her creativity and design skills, and the effect is just ‘wow’

One of a kind

A well-thought-out reconfiguration of rooms has maximised light and space in Lisa and Jonathan’s unusual period property in the heart of East London

THE ECO HOME SHIFT

There’s lots of talk about sustainability in our homes, with both brands and consumers seeming to be heading in the right direction. But, Jennifer Morgan asks, how far have we really come – and how can we keep going?

Small victories

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them from achieving the garden of their dreams

Best tropical plants

Add an exotic touch to an urban garden with robust and structural foliage

Into the blue

A carefully-designed scheme, as well as a bold splash of colour, has brought Catrin and Jono’s extended kitchen to life

GARDEN news

A bumper crop of new product releases, ideas and tips for making the most of your outdoor space n ews

LA NDSCAPING YOUR GARDEN

Extend your living and social spaces outdoors by giving your garden a makeover. Follow our tips on how to do it

SUNROOMS of the month

A sunroom or conservatory isn’t just for the summer months – designed and built well you could be enjoying the space come winter, too

PROJECT NEWS

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

A GUIDE TO Windows

Let light into your home and up its kerb appeal with new windows to suit your property, whatever its style

Decking

Lay decking that’s lovely to look at and easy to care for, leaving more time for relaxing on it outside

Air fryers

Get the tasty texture and healthy goodness all in one with our pick of the best models

Garden projectors

You can have movies wherever you go with a portable projector. Pass the popcorn!

Lawn mowers

Keep your grass in trim and looking lush with blade runners that make light work of cutting it