January 2018
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Kitchens & bathrooms Make the latest trends work in your home
graphic designs
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ways to cut the cost of your energy bills
Gorgeous geometric wallpapers
Vinyl flooring
Beautiful, practical – and in your budget
A league of their own
EXPERT ANSWERS
How can I create a warm, cosy feel in my living room? Should I restore or replace original tiles ın my home? How can I minimise disruption during a renovation?
The UK’s best home transformations
modern retro
mid-century style for every room
For proof you can create bold interiors on a budget, turn to page 40 – the results of this DIY makeover are truly amazing
Add a splash of gorgeous green to your kitchen with this pendant, which you’ll find on page 84
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Talk in the office the other day turned to the best thing you’ve ever won. Responses ranged from the nostalgic (a full set of school swimming medals), to the triumphant (a £500 mountain bike), and the frankly absurd (a year’s supply of dog food…for somebody without a dog). I think we all agreed that the best prize anybody on team Real Homes has won is a year’s supply of beer. Even if it wasn’t our lovely Assistant Editor’s tipple of choice, imagine how popular she was with friends and family for those 12 months! The reason for our slightly competitive prize comparison was the judging of the Real Homes Transformation Awards. Every year we’re amazed by the quantity and quality of entries. Whittling them down to a shortlist of 15 was tricky enough, so you can imagine how difficult it was deciding on the category and overall winners. Turn to page 18 now to see which projects triumphed. Sadly, there’s no beer (or dog food) up for grabs, but the winner will take home £1,000 cash – which, I think you’ll agree, trumps the lot! If you’re inspired to transform your home in 2018, see page 111 for our latest subscription offer, which includes a free gift. Wishing you health, happiness and plenty of prize wins in 2018.
I love everything about this kitchen-diner extension – especially the retro hanging chair. Find it on page 20 The owner of last month’s cover house shared this Instagram snap with us @Real_Homes – how do you read yours?
Think basins have to be boring? Turn to page 105 for the latest bathroom trends
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CASE STUDIES A labour of love
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ON THE COVER
James Hewitt and Pamela Sampson carefully chose every element of their kitchen-diner extension
30 The only way is up
Sarah and Nick Constantinou transformed their home by adding a second floor, plus shop the latest statement armchairs
40 Home made
Pati Robins used her creativity to transform her rented house on a budget, plus shop neon lights
52 Treasure trove
Discover how Alexandra and Nick Hull extended and remodelled an ex-local authority property
62 Attention to detail
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Anna Rickard redesigned her bathroom to create a stylish retreat for all the family, plus shop towel rails
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design IDEAS 68 Rooms with a view
72 Ask the designer
70 Bespoke design
Architectural director Alan MacDonald explains how an extension and remodel transformed a 1930s house
Architect John Everitt describes an unusual two-storey extension that’s been added to a barn conversion on a sloping site
74 Forever family home
Guro and Tony Eide transformed their dated property with a modern, light-filled rear extension
86 Reaching new heights
VazH Patricia Howard turned a living room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling into a country-inspired kitchen
98 Touch of luxury
Janet and Christopher Wilkins transformed a bedroom into a spa- like bathroom, plus shop vanity units
Architect Gabrielle Omar suggests how to extend one reader’s home
93 ON THE COVER Kitchen trends Discover the top three themes we’ll be seeing in 2018
105 ON THE COVER Bathroom trends
The latest looks and how you can achieve them in your home
113 ON THE COVER 10 ways to cut the cost of your energy bills
Make your home more efficient
119 ON THE COVER Vinyl flooring
Our top tips and the latest designs
The best geometric wallpapers
122 ON THE COVER Graphic designs 131 ON THE COVER Modern retro
Learn how to achieve a contemporary take on classic style
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The latest product news and reviews
125 Save!
Claim 15 per cent off home décor and furniture at Houseology
127 Free tickets, worth £32
Two free tickets to London Art Antiques and Interiors Fair
129 Sneak preview
Your first look at the February issue
153 Stockists Find all the suppliers from this issue
162 Take five
Senior Art Editor Emily Smith shares the Instagram accounts that inspire her
free stylish gift
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The latest expert advice for your home transformation dilemmas
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140 how do i avoid making costly mistakes when doing diy? Checkatrade’s Kevin Byrne offers tips on dealing with common DIY blunders
145 how can i lessen disruption when renovating?
Expert renovator Michael Holmes advises
147 How do i restore period tiles in an older property? Restoration expert Sian Astley explains how to bring out the best in old tiles
149 what can i do to get rid of pests in my home? Rentokil’s Berwyn Evans and David Cross advise on how to deal with rodent, moth, woodworm and insect infestations
151 how can i use colour to warm up my living room? Dulux’s senior colour designer, Louise Tod, shares her expertise realhomes.co.uk January 2018
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The kitchen gadget I really want in 2018 is...
‘I love baking with my two children so we’ll be whipping up our favourite treats in no time with this handy helper’ 3.3ltr mini tilt-head stand mixer in Honeydew, £449, KitchenAid
Editorial Editor Laura Crombie Deputy Editor Beth Murton Assistant Editor Alison Jones Features Editor Ellen Finch Style Editor Anna Morley Content Producer Amelia Smith ART Head of Art Billy Peel Senior Art Editor Emily Smith Designer Karen Lawson
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‘This copper boiling water tap is visually stunning, and will save me so much time’ Prostyle Monobloc 3-in-1 tap in Urban Copper, £849, Pronteau
‘I just adore the colour and style of this pink kettle’ KLF03 kettle, £119.95, Smeg
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Magazine and digital production Head of Production Mark Constance Advertising Production Manager Jo Crosby Digital Editions Controller Jason Hudson Production Manager Vivienne Calvert Digital Manager Tom Burbridge Email Production Manager David Lloyd Digital Production Executive Nicholas Robertson Production Assistant Aimee Bradley-Davies
‘I’ve wanted a Sonos System, for ages – I’d love to have the same music playing in every room’ Sonos One, £199, sonos.com
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‘This easy-to-use NutriBullet will help me get back on my health kick in the New Year’ 600 series blender, £54.99, Amazon
‘This is both a work of art and also creates a delicious boost of caffeine to start my day!’ Creatista Nespresso coffee machine, £399.95, Sage
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realhomes.co.uk Email Delivery Manager Alison Nash Web Operations Manager Laura Sturgess Senior Web Editor Lindsey Davis Video Producer Matt Gibbs Social Media Editor Sarah Handley ‘I’d love this quirky fox-print radio in my kitchen’ Revival RD70 Scion limitededition Mr Fox radio, £220, Roberts
Publishing and exhibitions management Deputy Managing Director Nick Noble Director of Content & Product Development Michael Holmes Editorial Director Jason Orme Executive Assistant Zoe Beeston 01527 834477
‘Being able to cook a pizza in 90 seconds, whether in or outdoors, sounds amazing to me’ Portable wood and gas stone oven, £458, Roccbox
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Ruche large shade for 001 bulb, H29.9x Dia.16.7cm, £200
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HOTLIST Your one-stop guide to the latest design ideas, product launches and decorating trends
Ruche small shade for Wattnott bulb, H19.5x Dia.10.5cm, £150
team a velvet sofa with metallic accents and a modern take on parquet
Lovely Lattice Woven from biodegradable and recycled materials, the new Ruche lightshades from Plumen are 3D printed locally to minimise their carbon footprint. The pendants include an energy-efficient bulb, and come in a variety of colours. There’s even one that glows in the dark. Prices start from £150.
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Timeless style Teal is Neptune’s signature shade this season. Warmer, softer and more unexpected than navy, it’s still timlessly beautiful. ‘Teal works beautifully with a darker contrasting colour, such as charcoal grey, but also with paler tones,’ says Rebecca Maylon, head of design and product development. ‘Try velvet upholstery in the shade to gently reflect light.’ Above Charlotte Sofa in Isla Kingfisher velvet with timber frame, H80xW220xD90cm, £1,980; Keswick Square brass coffee tables, H40xW40xD40cm, £455 each; Matilda armchair in Imogen Holkham Sand, H83xW76xD48cm, £770; Brompton brass reading light, £355, all Neptune
Ruche medium shade for 002 bulb, H24.6x Dia.12.4cm, £175
Little book of colour Related Colours For Interiors Little Greene, £10
This pocket-sized handbook, available from Little Greene showrooms and online, reveals which of its 191 paint shades work with others to create professional-looking, harmonious décor. It is packed with paint pairings and stylish rooms, to inspire your own schemes. ➤ realhomes.co.uk jANUARY 2018
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