Real Homes Magazine - July 2022

In this issue

Garden parasols
Stylish, staycation-ready sun shades to transform your garden.

kitchen space-savers
The latest buys, easy updates and cheap hacks to maximise a small cooking space.

REAL garden
Inspired by Marrakesh, Beth turned a shabby courtyard into a colourful sanctuary..

Blue-sky thinking

A combination of careful planning and DIY prowess brought Sophia and Matthew’s extended home to life

7 mins

GARDEN PAINT IDEAS

Get creative outside and decorate your alfresco space in fun colours using design techniques that are easy to replicate

3 mins

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking carefully-crafted ceramics to make everyday life that little bit more special

4 mins

Bold & bright

Renovating her first home gave Gemma the opportunity to properly explore her style and to create an eclectic look that's filled with fun and bursts of colour

6 mins

Coral

Take your cue from the natural world and uplift your home with this mood-boosting, oceanic colour. Here’s how to make it work

3 mins

Worth the wait

Kate and Craig's plans for a modest side extension morphed into a complete reconfiguration of the rear, inspired by a neighbour's new open-plan space

9 mins

THREE into one

By knocking together a warren of disjointed rooms, Patsy and Al have created a new hub to their home without needing to extend

6 mins

Hustling in our home

As more of us find a side hustle – whether it’s to keep our creativity or our bank balances flowing – just what is the impact on our day-to-day living?

6 mins

Holiday at home

Inspired by a trip to Marrakesh, Beth Golding turned her family’s shabby courtyard garden into a colourful sanctuary

4 mins

10 steps to cutting the cost of a Reno

If the budget’s tight, follow our tips to make the most of it by wasting less and doing more

6 mins

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Real Homes Magazine Description:

If you're planning to transform your home, the new-look Real Homes is the perfect magazine for you. It contains more amazing before and after pictures of readers' homes than ever before - providing all the inspiration you need for your own project. And whether you're hoping to build a kitchen extension, convert your loft or garage, or simply redecorate your living room, you'll also find the in-depth expert advice you need to make it a reality. Don't miss the all-new Q&A section, which allows you to get your home-improvement questions answered by industry experts –  from interior layout and design advice, to tips on budgeting and planning permission.