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Do you spring clean your house?

Is the new year a deadline for getting your house spotless? Two readers tell us

Fashion forward

Fashion buyer Laura Magee’s eye for colour and texture when renovating her house has seen it scoop the award for Best Home

COSY UNDERFOOT

Choose warming shades of burnt oranges, fiery reds and calming neutrals for a space that’s hearty and comforting

BEDROOM REVAMP

Whether you need more wardrobe space or a new bed frame, there’s a change for every budget and style with this handy guide

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

COLOUR BLOCKING

Paint brush at the ready! Prepare to colour outside the lines, add new dimensions to your home and bring a pop of personality with these creative and quirky decorating ideas

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking standout lighting to make a statement in any room

STYLE MATHS

Curate a welcoming hallway, whatever your budget, with our edit of the latest buys and how to combine them

Mustard

Mustard yellow is warming, vibrant and optimistic. Here’s the psychology behind this sunshine shade

STORE IN STYLE

A tidy house is a tidy mind, so up your storage game with these nifty design ideas and on-trend buys

PANTRIES THAT RESTORE ORDER

Ever dreamt of a proper grown-up pantry, lined with beautifully labelled jars and abundantly filled baskets? Our guide to storing food like a pro will inspire you to up your pantry game – or at least muck out your kitchen cupboards…

Colourful bathrooms

Create a space that’s bright and bold with these design ideas that are sure to make an impression and lift your spirits

CHARACTER building

Laura and Chris Sabogal’s two-up, two-down Victorian terrace has been transformed into a four-bed family home with a kitchendiner and spacious loft extension

Making sense of your HOME

When you’re neurodiverse, designing a home that meets your needs takes some serious thought. This month, Ally Dowsing-Reynolds, co-CEO of home décor brand Dowsing & Reynolds, talks indulging your senses

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

PLAYING THE long game

By choosing a house with scope for two potential extensions, Louise Colquhoun and Andy Mitchell can stay put and adapt the space as their needs evolve

BOLD&brave

Claire and Ivan Johnson used colour and oodles of creativity to turn a boring house into a one-of-a-kind home

Style back in time

Head back to the ‘80s, embracing all that this vibrant decade offered our homes – trust us, you won’t be alone, writes Jennifer Morgan, who finds out what the chintz and colour blocking is all about

Happy place

When their daughter asked for a birthday makeover for her room, Karen and Joe’s imaginations ran wild

Cosy up this winter w ith a wood-burning stove

Enjoy the warmth and restful glow of an eco-friendly Charnwood stove

For the love of colour

Ruth and Dean repurposed their old kitchen units, creating a vibrant space to live, eat and play for their growing family

UPDATING YOUR CONSERVATORY

Transform the summer room and make it a versatile space that you can use all year round

PROJECT of the month

Minding your budget can pay dividends when it comes to renovating – so from reusing and recycling to careful planning, here’s how to lessen the financial impact

NEWS

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

5 electric waysto heat your home

Stovax Heating Group offers tips on the top electric stoves and fires for 2022

A GUIDE TO Porches

Add a welcoming entrance to your home and make space for muddy boots and wet clothes – or just to shelter from the elements

Window dressings

Get some style up at your windows to finish your scheme, frame a view or provide privacy. We look at the different options

Stand mixers

Get your bake on and keep your countertop looking lovely with our edit of the best good-looking models out there

Colourful baths

Create a striking centrepiece in the bathroom with one of these standout designs in eye-catching shades

Home fitness

Body Power neoprene covered kettlebell set, £79.99, Fitness

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