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When Debbie bought a run-down bungalow – part of a development originally worked on by her dad – it took a family effort to get it up to scratch. And all their hard work was well worth it for the bright, stylish home Debbie’s created – and the Home of the Year title it earned last year
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Completed a home transformation you want to show off? Enter our awards for the chance to win a prize worth £500!
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Clare’s design skills and knack for finding bargains saw her turn a wrecked house into a stylish family home. Her classic Shakerstyle kitchen with jazzy contemporary touches won our Best Kitchen award last year
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ave you been busy with a home improvement project you’re particularly proud of? Whether you’ve extended your kitchen, refreshed a dated bathroom or completely made over your house, now’s your chance to share it with the Real Homes community by entering the Real Homes Home of the Year awards. Enter today and you’ll be in with a chance of winning £500 in John Lewis & Partners vouchers – and you’ll also appear in the glossy pages of Real Homes magazine with a fun, professional photoshoot of your project, to inspire other readers to transform their own homes.
Ready to sign up? Choose the category you’d like to enter, then simply fill in the entry form online at realhomes.com/awards, or enter by post. Entries close at midnight on 2 July 2020. The judges will pick the category winners, who will all feature in the magazine and on Realhomes.com. The overall winner of the £500 will be revealed in the January 2021 issue.
The prizes
The lucky winner of the Home of the Year Award will be selected from the winners of each category and will receive £500 in John Lewis & Partners vouchers. In addition,
Meet the judges BETH MURTON is the editor of Real Homes magazine. Passionate about all things home-related, she’s renovated a 1930s house into a modern family home, and is always looking out for fresh ideas.
JASON ORME is editorial director of Real Homes and author of The Self Build Dream, and has advised thousands of homeowners on their renovations. He has totally remodelled his 1960s home.
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LUCY SEARLE is the global editor-in-chief of Realhomes.com. After a career on a number of homes mags and websites, she’s dedicated to bringing us online homes inspo aplenty.
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Being chosen as both Best Renovation and Home of the Year for Real Homes was a huge surprise and honour,’ says Debbie. ‘I’ve been reading the magazine for years but never thought I’d have a home worthy of gracing its pages. It made me proud of what we’ve achieved as a family. The photo shoot was a busy but enormously fun day. The team are a lovely bunch and very supportive. Having everyone crowded into my bedroom eating lunch while the Real Homes Show crew filmed downstairs was an unusual highlight! The vouchers were a fab prize – I’ve spent them on a new TV for the lounge.
THE CATEGORIES Best extension
Best renovation
Sponsored by Icynene We’re not just all about extensions here at Real Homes! If you have transformed your home, whether that’s rescuing an unloved period property or remodelling for modern family living, share your project with us today.
Best home makeover/ redecoration
How to enter
Entering the Real Homes Home of the Year awards is quick and easy. Simply visit realhomes.com/awards and complete the entry form, upload your photos, floorplans (where relevant) and a brief description of the work that you’ve carried out on your home. The deadline for online entries is midnight on 2 July 2020. All of the category winners will be professionally photographed. You must be ready and willing for your home to be photographed and appear in the magazine as well as online.
Nikki’s spa-style bathroom captured our hearts and won the Best Bathroom award in last year’s competition. We think her decision to sacrifice a bedroom for it was well worth it
Best kitchen
Your kitchen is a space where you can host, enjoy family dinners and cook up a storm. Whether you’ve extended, remodelled or simply refitted with new units, enter your transformation into our Best Kitchen award.
Best bathroom
Have you created the spa-like bathroom of your dreams? Even the smallest spaces can harbour amazing transformations. Share your sanctuary with us by entering it into our Best Bathroom category.
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the winner of each category will receive a year’s subscription to Real Homes magazine, worth more than £47.
Are you handy with a paintbrush? Love tackling a different upcycling project every other weekend? Sometimes a lick of paint, some serious TLC and inspiring, creative ideas are all you need to get your entire home up to scratch. So if you’ve got DIY prowess you’d like to show off, enter this category for the chance to win.
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Have you doubled the size of your kitchen with a rear extension? Added bedrooms with a twostorey addition or built up into the loft? We’re looking for stylish spaces that have helped you make the most of your home.
DINING REIMAGINED This statement eating space takes its cues from the past with recognisable shapes, colours and materials found in the furniture and lighting, but with contemporary finishes and patterns. The current trend for bold spots, tribal patterns and more muted tones keep this look firmly up to date. Oregan walnut dining chair, £170; Oregan extending walnut dining table, £1,200; Otton light shade in green, £120; Gibbins wool rug, from £295, all Habitat
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DARING DÉCOR Left Let your background stand out with a modern, oversized geometric pattern. This ochre and teal oval design brings a contemporary touch to a
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Elements Elijah mural wallpaper, £50 per roll; Anya side table, £99; green and gold ribbed vase, £20; blue glass ribbed tealight holder, £5; Halston velvet snuggler, £399; Eska ZigZag natural cushion, £14; gold metal hammered tray, £10; corduroy butterscotch cushion, £7, all Dunelm. HIP HIBERNATION Above Lie ins just got an upgrade with the uber-cool yet pareddown aesthetic of this mid-century-inspired bed. Its streamlined headboard and gently tapered legs encapsulate the less-ismore style perfectly. Mid-century acorn bed in eucalyptus wood, from £799; Penelope marble top acorn bedside table, £349; Caldas table lamp, £199, all West Elm
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Alma Ellipse Oak wood mirror, £230; abstract dark wood natural sculpture, £25; Orla Kiely Stem jade vase, £14; Orla Kiely Juniper Stem ceramic table lamp, £75; Orla Kiely House for Harlequin Classic Stem wallpaper, £67 per roll; Grayson storage dark sideboard, £599, all John Lewis & Partners
scheme while retaining that mid-century spirit. Ideal for a Mad Men-style cocktail hour…or two.
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PLAYFUL PRINTS Above left Pay homage to the vibrant colour combining and clashing made popular from this design era. Chartreuse paired alongside dark wood is an instantly recognisable mix, while bold prints were de rigueur and spoke of fun and flamboyance, often with stylised nature motifs for true flower power.
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When the heat is on, get out of the kitchen – and take the party with you (and the kitchen if you want to impress). Read our guide to next-level alfresco entertaining
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substantial clay oven capable of producing a full-blown roast. For sophisticated soirées, add a cocktail bar in one corner, complete with chalkboard menu and high stools for hanging out with the mixologist (a.k.a. Uncle Barry). Older kids will love a Drive-thru style movie night and they’re surprisingly easy to mock-up with a projector screen and white sheet. Today’s true Hosts with the Most are essentially turning their gardens (or patios) into outdoor living-cumdining rooms. A big fat sofa is a must – go L-shape for extra Lounge Lizard points. In fact, if lack of space dictates a choice between ample laidback seating or a table, go for the former. BBQ food is easy to eat on laps but there’s a limit to how long you can loaf about on upright dining chairs. Just serve food and drinks on a couple of bistro tables that can be folded away to make space for dancing later. Speaking of which, don’t forget the music. Some outdoor speakers can be linked to boost the sound further, try Sonos, but do think about your neighbours, unless they’re enjoying the tunes, too.
erfect for partying without worrying about red wine on your shag pile, entertaining outdoors is the stress-free way to host this summer. OK, so we can’t promise you won’t fret about the weather. Even August can be dicey on the Storm Samir front (or whatever name we’re on by then) but at least there’s less chance Uncle Barry will smash your precious Anthropologie lamp after one too many Newcy Browns. Eating outside also takes the pressure off, perfection-wise; who cares if the sausages are a bit burnt when there’s fresh air, laughter and, just maybe, sun on your face? In recent years outdoor entertaining has moved beyond the annual family gathering around a grease-encrusted barbecue. A fully-equipped outdoor kitchen isn’t beyond the pale, especially if you’re handy with the breeze blocks and can build some of it yourself. Pizza ovens have become more affordable, too. Go for a table top model like Ooni to practice your fire-starting skills, before graduating to a more
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Fab Hab Puebla outdoor rug in blue, £49.95, Cuckooland
Ova bamboo lantern, £31, Abode Living
Jambi garden lounger, £220, Habitat
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Ziguezague bamboo pitcher, £18.95, Sous Chef
Sahara long outdoor scatter cushion, £14, Argos Home
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Add colour, comfort and cosiness with the latest garden-friendly picks
There’s nothing relaxing about sweating under the midday sun so do make provisions for some form of shade when planning your outdoor space. Sail-style shades and parasols offer heat relief without blocking a summer breeze, or your views. Look for shades made from UV-blocking materials to protect skin (anything graded UPF 40 or above is good). If your garden is more exposed, a gazebo will offer protection from sun, wind and light rain. In all cases, do ensure your shade is properly anchored to prevent it taking off in high winds.
Seat cushions designed to be left outside should be covered in a water, UV and mildew repellant material – look for phrases like ‘Outdoor Use’ or ‘Weather Resist’. This doesn’t mean the water won’t soak through to the padding, just that they won’t disintegrate at the first sign of rain. Marine-grade textiles are particularly resilient to rain and sun but can be quite stiff. It’s worth remembering that all outdoor cushions will last longer if stored inside during winter.
Bondholmen armchair, £132; Bondholmen two-seater sofa, £135; Bondholmen coffee table, £75; Otterön/Innerskär pouffe, £40, all Ikea
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£649.99 Win! A robot lawnmower from Flymo Want to make mowing the lawn even easier? Get your hands on Flymo’s brand new EasiLife fully automatic robotic lawnmower and you’ll have even more time for relaxing outdoors. The mower can make its way around every corner of the garden without human intervention, trimming the tips of the grass to let micro clippings form mulch to feed the lawn, meaning no more emptying grass boxes or collecting cuttings. With an easy-to-follow installation, the efficient, Lithium-Ion batterypowered EasiLife is quiet, emission free and capable of effectively mowing a lawn area up to a maximum of 200m2, negotiating itself around trees and fences. The device boasts additional features including the intuitive Assist-U interface for easy scheduling, monitoring and communication, all of which can be done from an on-board keypad and LCD display or via the smartphone app. With LawnSense and FrostSense technology, the robotic mower also automatically adapts the cutting schedule based on the weather and lawn growth conditions. Flymo.co.uk
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What better way to sit back and enjoy a moment of calm than curled up in this on-trend hanging chair. The smooth egg design is intricately crafted from a woven, rattan-look lace fastened to a strong metal frame, and it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. A stunning addition to any home, each chair comes complete with an armchair-shaped cream cushion and headrest for ultimate comfort. A stand is included for the choice to either anchor your chair, or hang it – for a gentle movement when you’re nestled inside with a good read. Coxandcox.co.uk
Win! A garden tool bundle from Fiskars
Win! A complete barbecue package from Weber Enjoy cooking outdoors this summer with the Master-Touch GBS Premium E-5775 charcoal barbecue from Weber. This ultimate 3-in-1 charcoal barbecue, grills, roasts and smokes ‘low and slow’. Whether you’re looking to sear the perfect steak (GBS Sear Grate included), enjoy a juicy roast chicken or feast on melt-in-the-mouth pulled pork, this barbecue can do it all. The new ‘smoke’ setting on the air vents gives you even more control of the heat to create ideal temperatures for smoking and roasting. Plus, you’ll also receive a Weber Charcoal Cleaning Kit, which includes a grill brush, cleaning products, sponge, cloth and non-stick spray, to keep your new barbecue looking its best, as well as a copy of the Weber Barbecue Bible, with more than 125 recipes for you to try at home. Weber.com
Keep your garden looking its best this summer and tackle your to-do list with ease with this fantastic bundle of tools from Fiskars. This state-of-the-art package consists of a PowerGear X Telescopic Tree Pruner, PowerGear X Lopper Bypass (M), PowerGear X Hedge Shears, Solid Rounded Spade, Solid Fork, XL Leaf Rake and an Xact Weed Puller. The tools in the innovative PowerGear X range are designed with a unique PowerGear mechanism that triples the power of every cut, and have been carefully considered and rigorously tested to enhance the power, precision and longevity of each product while guaranteeing great results. The revolutionary Xact Weed Puller will take care of those pesky perennial weeds that blight your lawn, its robust design taking on the toughest enemies by getting to the very root of the problem. It is also eco-friendly, as it will remove those troublesome weeds without the use of harmful pesticides. Fiskars.co.uk
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Win! Garden watering tools from Gardena Spending time in the fresh air, caring for your garden and learning new skills are all positive steps you can take to keep occupied, and an excellent way to get some all-important exercise. Get your outdoor space in order this summer with a selection of useful gardening tools from Gardena. This prize package includes a MicroDrip-System Starter Set with all the components required to set up an automatic irrigation system for seven plants and three pot plants; a 35m wall-mounted hose box, a 30m textile hose Liano, which is made from a highly durable yet lightweight fabric, and a premium multisprayer with five spray patterns for watering flower beds, pot plants and delicate seedlings, as well as for powerful cleaning tasks. Gardena.com/uk
Fun kids’ accessories from Great Little Trading Company Give little ones their own fun outdoor space with Great Little Trading Company’s (GLTC) range of play tents, designed for children who love to make dens. Team one with the Spectrum picnic rug and the Lolly & Scoop ice cream shop, and you’ll have everything you need to keep kids entertained on sunny days in the garden. GLTC is an awardwinning British business which designs and produces high-quality toys, furniture and storage ideas for families. Its aim is to help parents create happy, comfortable homes for their children, helping them learn through fun, healthy play. Gltc.co.uk
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For your chance to win, simply go to realhomes.com/garden-competition and answer the following question before midnight on 31 May 2020: How much is the garden prize bundle worth? 1: £500 2: £1,000 3: More than £2,300 Terms and conditions: Under 18s must obtain parental consent to enter this competition. Answers must be received between 22 April 2020 and midnight on 31 May 2020. UK only. One winner will receive a garden prize bundle as detailed above. Prizes include delivery to mainland UK but not installation. Prizes cannot be transferred to any other person. The winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received between the relevant dates and will be provided the prize free of charge. The winner will be notified within 28 days of the closing date and will be required to supply details of a UK delivery address. If a winner has not responded after 28 days, an alternative winner will be drawn. For full terms and conditions visit futureplc.com/competition-rules/.
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PAINT Make the most of time spent at home with quick and easy makeovers to give your space a fresh new look
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pending more time at home has got us thinking about all the creative DIY projects we can do with items we’ve already got in our home. With a paintbrush in hand, there really are no limits to the designs we can create. If you’re tired of looking at your old-fashioned wardrobes, your tiles are grubby despite endless scrubbing, or your bookcase is more of an eyesore than an attractive feature, now’s the time to mix things up. Paint isn’t just for walls, after all. So whether you’ve already dashed to your local DIY store for paint supplies, or you’ve got a pile of paint tins in the garage waiting patiently for their time to shine, take inspiration from these creative ideas and add a fun element to your space.
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Clever camouflage There’s no denying we’re all getting braver with how we decorate our homes. Right from the start of the design process, consider how your wall paint colours can work with your furniture. This bold shade and decorative stripe continues across the bookcase, creating a seamless space which lets the accessories pop. Wall painted in Mazarine 256; stripe painted in Cool Arbour 232; ceiling painted in Wood Ash 229, all £51.50 for 2.5ltrs of Intelligent matt emulsion, Little Greene
PAINTING TILES Before you begin, consider the location of your tiles. ‘If they’re in an area that’s frequently exposed to water, heat, steam or requires regular sanitising with bleach, then the finish won’t hold up as well,’ says Annie Sloan. Painted tiles work best in spaces which take less wear and tear, such as the dining room or a cloakroom. We recommend using multiple thin coats of lacquer, for a more robust finish
Tile style Tired of your tiles but don’t want the faff of ripping them up or the expense of laying a whole new floor? Get a fresh new look with paint: this colourful design was created by using a roller and dinner plates as a guide, for a playful, retro feel. Floor tiles painted in Antoinette and Barcelona Orange, from £21.95 for 1ltr, and finished with matt Chalk Paint Lacquer, £21.95 for 750ml, table painted in Graphite, chairs painted in Tilton, £21.95 for 1ltr, finished with Clear Chalk paint wax, from £5.95 for 120ml, all Annie Sloan
FURNITURE REVAMP ‘Wooden furniture is likely to have been treated with paint or varnish. Prepare it for painting by either washing and abrading it using wet and dry paper and a mild detergent, or sponging it down and following with a primer. Use a multisurface primer for previously painted/varnished furniture, and wood primer on bare wood. Follow with paint designed for wood or metal. Start with the fine details, like doors or carvings, then spread the paint evenly across the whole surface,’ says Judy Smith, colour consultant at Crown
If your wardrobe is looking a little dated, a clever lick of paint can bring it right back to life. Diagonal lines give an instant contemporary and funky feel, or add stripes in bright colours for a sporty look, perfect for a kid’s bedroom. Simply draw out your lines, apply masking tape and paint. This wardrobe was bought for £15 in a charity shop and is now a modern statement piece. For a similar black paint, try Rust-Oleum carbon satin furniture paint, £18.67 for 1ltr, B&Q
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FASHION HOUSE Shoe designer Jacqueline has filled her home with vintage furniture, colourful art and a plethora of plants, as well as fascinating curios from Her travels 64
Jacqueline picks up pieces wherever she travels to bring character to her home, and her collection of plants add moodlifting greenery to the space.
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Restored French antique woodburner, Stove Hunters. Art print, Pure Evil Gallery. For a similar table, try the Ralph, Made. For similar chairs, try Garden Trading
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Rhiannon Southwell’s beautiful green Shaker kitchen was the final part of the project in the updating of her family’s Victorian home
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Rhiannon knew she wanted a green kitchen and mixed the colour herself. This was colourmatched and the cabinets were spray-painted before being installed. She also mixed the pale pink used on the walls. The huge picture window at the back looks out over gardens and fills the north-facing kitchen with light.
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Kitchen cabinets, made to measure by Jona Warbey. Worktops and built-in sink, Corian. Reclaimed oak engineered herringbone floor, Ted Todd. Range cooker, Lacanche. Dining table, Multiyork. Vintage Ercol dining chairs, flea market and reclamation yard. Rug, Solva Woollen Mill. Black pendant vintage lampshades, bought in Copenhagen
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IN THE PINK Steve and Katelin Haworth’s industrial grey kitchen has been lifted with a pop of blush pink
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it possible to get all the building work for a family-friendly kitchen extension done for under £25,000? In the north east of England it certainly is, as Steve and Katelin discovered. With guidance from Steve’s architect cousin and local firm BTC Construction, the couple have more than doubled the size of their small kitchen by extending into the side return. An on-trend pink and grey colour scheme brings a contemporary twist, while exposed steel beams add an industrial edge. To save money, Steve made a dining table and shelves from floor joists, the size of the bi-fold doors was scaled back, and Katelin reluctantly crossed off the Neff Hide and Slide oven from her wish list. Here, Steve reveals how they were able to create their dream kitchen. Right Steve made the table and some shelves from factory floor joists that Katelin’s dad had acquired, and had the metal legs specially made. Dining table frame, RCC Furniture. Pew seat, Ebay
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The owners Katelin Haworth, a solicitor, her husband, Steve, an IT analyst, their daughters, Elsie, three, and Everly, two, plus wire hair fox terrier Rupert and Lakeland cross Hugo
Steve and Katelin wanted an airy, bright space where the whole family could congregate. ‘I love the combination of pink and grey,’ says Katelin.
The property A three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear project cost £41,000
Kitchen, Second Nature in Anthracite Grey and Dry Rose, Affordable Kitchens Direct. Cambridge oak parquet LVT flooring, Polyflor. Bi-fold doors, Excel Windows. Stools, B&M. Worktop, Silestone. For similar shelves, try Ben Simpson Furniture. Canisters, TK Maxx
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two-tone kitchens Celebrate colour and mix and match contrasting shades to create a space that’s unique, fun and empowering
HIGH GLOSS Unify your multicoloured kitchen with the same finish throughout. A glossy look bounces light around for a brighter space, even with dark units. Verse Zeta Baltic Blue and light grey kitchen, from £7,900 for units shown, Caple
COLOUR CLASH Be brave and combine two vibrant colours for a look that’s playful and fun. Choose a white worktop and splashback, neutral flooring and open shelving to break up the scheme and let the colours take centre stage. Bespoke kitchen, from £13,400, Koivu
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How should you choose your colours? Begin with one you love and go from there. ‘Colour wheels can help you understand what shades sit well together,’ says Darren Watts, design director at Wren Kitchens. ‘Complementary colours opposite each other create a strong statement, while colours near each other give a more tranquil feel.’
CURVY STATEMENT Add a bold splash to your neutral kitchen with a contrasting island. A curved design maximises space, while matching handles make for a cohesive feel. Dunham kitchen in Pass the Merlot and Truffle Oil, from £4,358 for an eight-unit kitchen, Magnet
you need to know before getting colourful with your kitchen, for a room that’s bold, playful and practical
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‘A key way to unify your space is by using the same cabinet handles throughout, and then matching these up with your appliances, sink and tap,’ says Doug Haswell, furniture manager at Caple. Alternatively, you could ensure a cohesive scheme by sticking with one specific room style, be it Scandi, farmhouse or industrial.
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‘Using a darker colour on your lower cabinets and a lighter colour up top will create the illusion of a larger room. That said, a brighter colour on your wall cabinets creates a real statement, like art. Stick to two or three colours and complementary shades for cabinets, walls and floors; too many and it could look chaotic,’ says Darren Watts.
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Coloured kitchen cabinets can be more than just an attractive design feature. ‘Different shades can help to define specific areas within your kitchen, like the cooking area. So you can choose a specific colour for this and another shade for your cooling area with your fridgefreezer,’ says Doug Haswell.
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MAXIMUM IMPACT Take your vibrant cabinets right up to the ceiling to maximise storage, then balance the scheme out with a darker kitchen island. Pelham kitchen in Swallowtail and Brancaster Blue, from £10,000, Naked Kitchens
SHAKER STYLE Give the classic design a modern twist and enhance the feeling of space by choosing a lighter shade for your upper cabinets. Classic Shaker kitchen, £880 for eight units, Homebase
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If your kitchen is in perfect working order, but you want to jump on this two-tone kitchen bandwagon, painting your existing cabinets is an easy solution. Simply remove your doors, sand them down, prime and paint in the colours of your choice. For instructions, head to realhomes.com/design/how-topaint-kitchen-cabinets
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SOFT MONOCHROME If you love the clean cut, sharp edges of black and white but think it may be a little harsh for your space, tone it down with dark grey. Warm with wooden floors for a chic, rather than clinical, space. Voxtorp drawer front in dark grey, £32; Voxtorp matt white door, £60, Ikea
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GROWN-UP GLAMOUR Choose a stand-out handleless island and add drama with gold-coloured finger rails. Go metallic with your lighting and accessories, too, for a luxurious style. Milano Contour kitchen in Lagoon and white Shaker, from £5,461 for all units shown, Wren