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What to ask a kitchen designer
Planning a new kitchen? Find the right kitchen designer – and design the best kitchen – with our expert advice
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How to create an open plan layout in an old home
Knocking down walls to create a more open plan layout is an increasingly popular trend, but it must be handled with sensitivity. Architect Neil McKay explains the main considerations
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7 animal print interiors that Tiger King obsessives will love
Go exotic by unleashing your spirit animal and choose leopard, tiger or zebra print to add some flair to your lair. No longer reserved for the fashion world, the animal print look is big and bold, fierce fun
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The fluted trend is THE Insta-famous look for your home this spring – take a peek
Move over flat finishes, it’s time to embrace the fluted trend. Reeded textures with contoured lines are simple yet oh-so stylish and will add a wealth of character and interest to any space
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Strandmon, Ikea's Insta-famous wing chair gets a makeover – in dog-tooth check. Woof woof
If you're shopping for an armchair, look no further than Ikea's cutting edge catwalk update on the wing chair
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Habitat's new collection is here! And it's gone all Mid-century modern on us
From gorgeous rugs to super stylish sofas, Habitat's most recent range is giving us all the summery feels with a Mid-century vibe
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These botanical prints are perfect for a gallery wall – and feature in our 2020 calendar
Our exclusive 2020 calendar features our favourite botanical prints – get yours only in the December issue of Real Homes magazine
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11 home buys every Strictly super fan *needs*
Celebrate Strictly Come Dancing 2019 in style by adding some glitz and glam to your home. Like you needed an excuse...
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Suffering autumn blues? It's official: dressing your home to suit the season improves wellbeing...
A good old switch-up cheers us up in the chillier months – and Real Homes columnist Lisa Dawson has some top tips to help
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This flower wall is an easy DIY hack – and can be made in an afternoon
A flower wall is an easy DIY hack you can complete in just a couple of hours. Plain old walls begone!
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H&M Home has a new kid's range – and it's so dreamy we want it in adult sizes
This H&M Home range is filled with cosy bedding, super cute rugs and adorable storage (obviously we want it all)...
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Hallway rugs: 10 ideas to add style to your space
Hallway rugs work hard in our homes, so picking the right one can be tricky, but we've got you covered with these practical (and pretty) ideas...
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John Lewis and Swoon are doing another collab!
And it looks like it's going to be STUNNING...
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Always dreamed of a farmhouse kitchen? Zara have a new collection that was made for you
Rustic interiors enthusiasts rejoice...
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Kirstie Allsopp says no to grey rooms and wants a wife. Again, discuss
It's our favourite living room colour and we're not sure how to take her 'wife' comments...
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Murdered designer's prints rereleased 42 years after her death
Florence Broadhurst's beautiful textiles and wallpapers are once again available to buy – and they're bang on trend for 2019
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Bad décor is a relationship deal breaker
Couples would refuse to move in together if they hated their partner's taste in furnishings
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13 of the cutest dogs in the chicest homes
Forget interior design and decorating schemes (only for a minute) and take a look at some of the canine stars of Real Homes’ and Period Living’s favourite photoshoots…
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Virtual reality headsets for room makeovers to be trialled by John Lewis to 'help customers make braver choices'
John Lewis & Partners is to trial a new virtual reality shopping experience, allowing shoppers to visualise new homeware before buying