Real Homes April 2011

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Real regulars

Editor’s letter... Welcome to your April issue

New this month... The latest homeware launches, plus home and garden events

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Don’t miss next month’s issue - A sneak preview of what’s in your Real Homes for May

April stockists - Where to buy this issue’s great homeware and products

Real Homes online - What’s new on the Real Homes website this month

Real competitions

Fabulous prizes to be won! - WIN! A great garden room, a stylish bathroom suite, plus much more

Shops we love: The Range - WIN! £250 of vouchers to spend on the latest furniture and accessories

Exclusive 10% off Topps Tiles products - Save £££ on tile and stone purchases

Real homes

‘This apartment has our own unique signature’ - Richard and Vicky Mitchell have created a smart modern home from an empty industrial space

‘We transformed a derelict ruin into our dream home’ - Simon Evans and Jill Stoner restored a fire-damaged 18th-century house and added more space with a light-filled extension

‘I’ve put a Scandinavian twist on a period cottage’ - The Swarbrick family brought their own signature style to redesign their home – with stunning results

Homeowner’s style - Recreate the great looks in this month’s home projects with similar ideas and accessories

Real decorating

50 great new wallpaper designs for spring - Decorating inspiration with the latest on-trend styles and patterns

Your guide to buying vinyl flooring - Whether you’re renovating a home or replacing the flooring in just one room, vinyl is a cost-effective choice

Real rooms

‘We transformed our kitchen with a new layout’ - Angela and Paul Laffan redesigned their space to create a practical kitchen with classic-style units

Kitchen news - Update the heart of your home with all the latest appliances, fittings and kitchen looks

‘Our light-filled extension enjoys perfect views’ - The Alderton family have extended their kitchen to include a stylish open-plan garden room

Design details - Inspiring ideas for your home from this month’s real room projects

Real gardens

‘We now have the perfect space to suit everyone’ - A patio and playhouse area have turned a bland garden into a shared space for adults and children

Garden design ideas - Part 2 of your guide to Growing Your Own, plus great gardening tips

‘I’ve created my own tropical-style retreat in an urban environment’ - A clever planting plan has transformed Alison Ryan’s garden

Design details - Inspiration for your garden project

Bathroom special

Expert advice for a stress-free project - Editor-in-Chief Michael Holmes answers all your questions on plumbing, heating and more

‘A warm neutral scheme works beautifully in our bathroom’ - Starting with a blank canvas has enabled the Peacock family to create a modern stylish space

5 of the latest baths - Find the perfect modern or period design to suit your budget

6 of the latest basins - Choose from one of these styles to update your space

6 sleek new showers - Create a contemporary shower room with one of these smart looks

‘We converted our loft into a perfect family bathroom’ - Christine and Gareth McGrath created a practical new space by opening up their loft

New looks for fixtures and fittings - Revamp your bathroom with these on-trend essentials

Real expert advice

Julia Kendell’s interior design course - Follow Julia’s 10-point plan to creating the perfect functional home office

Money news - The latest advice on saving and borrowing for a renovation project

Eco update - Make the Government’s new home heating plan work for you

Save £££ online - Your guide to brilliant money-saving discounts on energy bills, plus offers on furniture and more

Need more space? Invest in a garden room - Follow this comprehensive guide to finding the ideal garden room design for your budget

Trade secrets revealed! - How to measure up for wallpaper; what to consider before hiring tools; five of the latest lawnmowers and much more

DIY dilemmas, solved! - The best way to go about creating an open-plan conservatory plus how to redesign your home’s exterior for kerb appeal

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