Real Homes February 2011

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Real regulars

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

New this month... Keep up to date with the latest homeware collections plus dates for your diary

Subscribe and save up to 50% - Get Real Homes delivered for four months for just £1.60 an issue

Don’t miss next month’s issue - A sneak preview of what will be in Real Homes for March

February stockists - Where to find this month’s top buys

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

Real competitions

Fabulous prizes to be won! - WIN! A stylish kitchen, worth £10,000, designed and fully fitted from B&Q, plus other great prizes to be won

Shops we love: M&S - WIN! £250 to spend at Marks & Spencer – four prizes to be won!

Real homes

‘Our 300-year-old barn is an ideal guest cottage’ - Noelle and Tim Thornton have transformed a derelict barn into contemporary extra living space

‘A rear extension has given us our dream light-filled, stylish space’ - Hrvoje Vukovic and Mary Moore turned a run-down Victorian home into a stunning modern property

‘We restored our listed Georgian home and added an extra storey’ - Chris and Sarah Dyson remodelled a dilapidated townhouse to create a wonderful family home with its own art gallery

‘We transformed our selfbuilt house into a stylish home for the 21st century’ - A simple kitchen project became a full-scale property makeover for Bev and Stuart Hendriksen

Homeowner’s style - Get the look of each of our featured houses, including great ideas for a bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom

Real decorating

New decorating ideas for spring - Discover this season’s latest trends and how to make them work perfectly to suit your space and style

Real shopping

18 best solutions for media storage - A practical guide to the latest storage units to house your CDs, DVDs and TV whatever your budget

Real bathrooms

‘My bathroom is now the perfect luxurious retreat’ - Denise Evans turned a dated en suite bathroom into a relaxing contemporary space

‘A stylish colour scheme has transformed our space’ - By mixing vibrant tiles with a cool white suite, the Jane family have created a modern family bathroom

Design details - Ideas from this month’s reader projects to inspire you

Bathroom news - Update your space with the latest trends and design solutions

Real expert advice

Q&A: Adding a modern glass box extension - Your questions answered, plus inspiring new design ideas

Julia Kendell’s interior design course - Follow Julia’s advice on choosing and displaying wall art to best effect

Money news - Which home emergency cover is right for you? Plus the latest money market updates

Garden design ideas - Matt James shows you how to create a stunning container garden

Real trade secrets revealed! - What to consider before converting your garage, plus 6 top DIY gadgets

THIS MONTH: Kitchen special

Plan your project - Key points to consider when planning a kitchen makeover

Style directory - Whether you’re looking for a traditional, contemporary or classic-style kitchen, follow this guide for the latest designs

Project one: ‘We opened up our galley kitchen for open-plan living’

Project two: ‘An extension gave us the spacious farmhouse kitchen I’d always wanted’

Project three: ‘Our remodelled layout is our dream practical space’

Design details - Inspiring ideas from all of this month’s kitchen projects

Appliance guide - Follow this guide to the latest washer/dryers, cookers and fridge-freezers for new kitchens

Finishing touches - Co-ordinate your space with stylish new looks, from tiles to taps

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