Real Homes June 2011

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Real regulars

Editor’s letter - Welcome to your June issue

New this month - The latest homeware styles and launches, plus events to visit in June

The name behind the brand - The inspiration and design ideas behind online retailer Raines & Willow

Subscribe - Arrange to have Real Homes delivered direct to your door each month at a special discounted price

Don’t miss next month’s issue - A sneak preview of what you’ll find in July’s Real Homes

June stockists - Where to find this issue’s great buys

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

Real homes

Grade II-listed rectory transformation - How the Louveauxs restored their home despite planning restrictions

Eco-garage conversion - Alex and Fleur Davidson have created the perfect country home with eco-friendly features

Remodelled terraced house - A couple tell how they transformed a Victorian property with an open-plan layout

Traditional townhouse redesign - Sarah Jarman and Paul Alexander have used bold colour with great creative effect

Victorian extension project - Harriet and James Williams have maximised their space for versatile family living

Real competitions and offers

Websites we love - WIN! £100 to spend at Wallpaperdirect – 10 prizes to be won

WIN! Fabulous prizes! - £500 to spend on blinds at Creatively Different, plus smart Spaceslide wardrobe doors

Save 20% at Dwell - Claim your exclusive discount on the summer collections

More great prizes to be won - A Panasonic washing machine, plus a Harris decorator’s tool kit

Save 20% at Multiyork - Spend instore and online to claim your exclusive discount

Real gardens

‘I put the beauty back in a neglected space’

‘We’ve filled our shaded garden with colour and light’

Real decorating and shopping

1950s-style furniture - Iconic designs for an on-trend scheme

Hot new looks for summer decorating - Update your home with the latest colour trends, whether it’s classic blue or vibrant rainbow shades

Design ideas - Stylish new metallic tiles for bathrooms

Real rooms

‘Hard work and determination have created a stylish living space’

‘We’ve maximised our loft space to create the ideal bedroom for our two daughters’

Real kitchens and bathrooms

‘Our extension blends perfectly with the rest of our house’

10 latest high-gloss kitchens

‘We needed to be creative due to planning regs’

Energy-saving special - Your guide to the latest A+ rated and energy-efficient appliances

New looks for kitchen lighting - Create the ideal mix in your space with ceiling, task and mood options

‘Removing a stud wall was the perfect solution’

10 new looks for wetrooms - Choose one of the latest designs to suit your style and budget

‘Our bathroom is a perfect mix of period and modern styles’

Choose the right bathroom flooring - Whether it’s rubber, laminate, vinyl or tiles

Real expert advice

Looking for your next renovation project? - Roger Hunt’s expert advice on restoring a period home

What to do if… You want to rent out your property

Best ways to make your project eco-friendly - Money-saving, energy-saving and planet-saving ideas for renovating your home

What to do if… You need to move up the property ladder

How to make your home unique - Follow Julia Kendell’s inspiring interior design ideas for introducing character

Planning major renovation work? - Michael Holmes explains the key points to consider before starting an extension or conversion

Garden project planner - Where to invest and where to save when redesigning your space

How to zone your garden - Matt James shows how to achieve the perfect balance for your family and entertaining

Create a perfect pathway - How to define your garden space

Project planner - Blending a new extension with an existing property

Q&A - Underfloor heating

What to do if… You need a bigger bathroom

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