
Emily Shaw
Emily first (temporarily) joined the Real Homes team while interning on her summer break from university. After graduating, she worked on several publications before joining Real Homes as Staff Writer full time in mid-2018. She left the brand in 2020 to pursue another career, but still loves a second-hand bargain and sourcing unique finds to make her rented flat reflect her personality.
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 B&Q is coming to a high street near youThe brains behind B&Q are set to launch Good Home – a new concept in DIY stores – in high streets around Britain By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Speaker lamps and speaker shelves: it's Ikea's stylish collaboration with audio experts SonosIn a bid to make high-end audio more affordable, flat pack furniture giants Ikea have announced their plans to launch a range of stylish speakers By Emily Shaw Published 
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 The Attenborough effect could be helping reduce the waste produced when decoratingCrown lead the way as the first manufacturer to produce paint packaging made from 100% recycled plastic and it could dramatically alter the waste produced when decorating By Emily Shaw Published 
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 16 best stoves: woodburning and multi-fuelWarm up your home with our pick of the best stoves on the market, whatever the season By Ellen Finch Published 
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 Allergies: 10 ways to make your home allergy friendlyAre you an allergy sufferer looking for tools to make your home more allergy friendly? Find practical advice and information on ways to prepare your home for allergy season and beyond By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Brits discard a shocking 22 million pieces of furniture annually, research showsReducing furniture waste is becoming as significant as tackling our addiction to single-use plastic By Emily Shaw Published 
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 The best paint brushes for all your DIY needsIf a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right, so before you embark on your next painting adventure, check out our pick of the best paint brushes for outside, inside, and every other side you can think of By Emily Shaw Published 
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 White wallpaper design ideas: 11 ways to brighten your roomsIf you love neutral schemes and find bold wallpapers too much, use our white wallpaper design ideas to make a subtle statement By Sophie Warren-Smith Published 
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 14 contemporary wallpaper design ideasFrom natural textures to statement tropical prints, give your walls a new lease of life with these super stylish contemporary wallpaper ideas By Emily Shaw Published 
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 10 awesome ombre paint effect ideasFind inspiration for integrating colour into your home with our pick of stylish ombre effects By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Real home: an updated barn conversion with a modern designDelia and Scott Phillips gave a traditional barn conversion a stunning modern makeover By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Research reveals most common causes for bad sleepAn uncomfortable mattress? Feeling too hot? Technology? Find out what keeps most people awake at night and what can be done to counteract sleepless nights... By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Real home: an industrial kitchen with a masculine edgeBespoke kitchen designers Higham Furniture designed this atmospheric, industrial-inspired kitchen as part of a larger home renovation By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Now you can avoid burst pipes and costly leaks thanks to smart technologyCold weather can bring burst pipes and all the cost and stress of having them – and the damage they cause – fixed. But a handy piece of smart tech kit has been designed for early intervention By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Ikea trials a new scheme to rent out its furniture – including kitchensHomeware giant Ikea announces its intention to trial a furniture – and even kitchen – rental scheme... Real Homes finds out more By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Real home: an Eastern-inspired renovationMaxine and Stuart Dalgliesh-Quinn drew on their years living in Asia during their renovation of this beautiful Sussex family home By Emily Shaw Published 
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 How to clean up after a partyEssential tips and tricks to clean up easily and efficiently after party. Oh yes, people, we tackle red wine stains, vomit, grease, grime, the lot... By Emily Shaw Published 
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 The best bean bags for comfy additional seatingEntertain friends in a laid-back setting with the addition of a stylish bean bag By Emily Shaw Published 
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 A hole in the garden, under floorboards... and other strange places Brits hide Christmas presentsHiding Christmas presents is a big part of keeping the magic of the day alive, but the lengths some of us will go to are hard to believe By Emily Shaw Published 
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 19 best Christmas gifts for travellersBrainstorming gifts for a frequent flyer? Find inspiration with our pick of the best travel gifts has to offer... By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Home renovator or tradesperson? Add this clever new tool to your wish listWhether you're a seasoned DIYer taking on a home renovation, or a tradesperson looking to save time (and money), Quadsaw could be the tool for you By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Find affordable art in London this weekendThe Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea between 18th and 21st October, offering everyone the opportunity to pick up something truly unique By Emily Shaw Published 
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 Plykea: a new way to upgrade your Ikea kitchen (and achieve a bespoke-looking finish)Want the look and feel of bespoke plywood units while working from a flatpack budget? Enter Plykea... By Emily Shaw Published 
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 6 steps to getting the best night's sleep, whatever your sleeping styleThanks to sleep advisors at John Lewis & Partners, it’s never been easier to ensure you’re maximising sleep potential By Emily Shaw Published SPONSORED
