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PARTY ready

Charlotte and Andrew have cleverly linked their home and garden with a combination of raised decking, established planting and smart styling

MAINE ATTRACTION

This elegant home in America's easternmost state is the result of a special partnership between Nina Campbell and Ferguson & Shamamian

THE STYLE file

With a background in fashion, Chloe couldn’t wait to shift her focus to interior design, creating plenty of colourful and budget-friendly ideas for her family home

Greige

A blend of two classic neutrals creates a shade that's the perfect balance of cool and warm. Colour guru Amelia shares why we needed this new hue in our lives

DOWN TO business

Jessica and Matt's hands-on transformation of their flat resulted in a characterful home, and kick-started a new venture together

A GUIDE TO Picture windows

Create an impactful feature, maximise the views from your home, and boost natural light with large fixed glazing

FOCUS ON Decking

Take your outside living spaces to the next level with new decking in traditional wood or contemporary composites

Cantilevered garden room

The ground-floor flat in this handsome Victorian villa has been transformed via the addition of a dramatic rear extension, clad in sand-faced red tile

Future facing

What started as a holiday home for Mike and Sue Nicholls turned into a high-tech, energy-efficient new build with stunning sea views

Small but mighty house extensions

Build a little but add a lot - these small but clever house extensions are an inspiring example of how much can be added by just expanding out slightly

How to downsize your home

Ready to live in a smaller abode? Scaling back need not mean sacrificing style or feeling cramped. Our guide shares some brilliant tips on how to downsize successfully

The decorator's address book

These are the need-to-know brands for outdoor furniture spanning dining and lounging sets

Colour of the month

Gentle yet somehow also a statement shade, soft pink is an evocative hue that has a wonderful sophistication, allowing it to work for both modern and classic rooms

NEW OPTIMISM

Jennifer Ash Rudick, author of Palm Beach Living, gives us a tour of one of the island's most historic homes, which has had new life breathed into it

INSPIRED by Paris

When it came to renovating their London flat, classic design and statement pieces were at the top of Lucy and Adrian’s lust list

SPRING palette

Katy and Ross's confident use of colour has brought freshness and charm to their new open-plan kitchen extension

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

Walking around designer Gabriel Hendifar's Big Apple apartment is a sensorial experience the materials evoking a refined sumptuousness

THE GREAT ESCAPE 55

For designer Kylee Shintaffer, this project in Montana was all about creating a place where one family could truly get away from it all

BEST LAID plans

Georgina and Joe used their renovating skills to transform make-do rooms into the perfect home for their young family to grow up in

PROJECT OF THE MONTH - Glass-box extensions

This modern take on the traditional conservatory can create a visually striking, sleek and comfortable addition to your home

America's design stars

Some of the freshest interiors come courtesy of creatives on the other side of the Atlantic - let us introduce you to a few of the key players

TAKE IT OUTSIDE

AS WE SEEK TO MERGE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES MORE AND MORE, THE POPULARITY OF SHOWERING IN THE SUN AND BATHING UNDER THE STARS IS ON THE UP

DOUBLE DELIGHT

WITH A DESIGN-LED TWIN VANITY YOU CAN ENJOY A SHARED BATHROOM WITHOUT SACRIFICING PERSONAL SPACE

Hotel we love

Stay at Canoe Place Inn, a centuries-old retreat that evokes the understated charm of a Hamptons beach house

MATERIALN GAINS

The Manhattan pied-à-terre of textile collector Jill Lasersohn has been transformed with the skillful use of standout fabrics and papers

THE DESIGN CLINIC

Whether you’re torn on two paint colours or are debating whether to extend upwards or outwards, the Real Homes team is here to answer your questions

Stepping Out

Sarah Jenkins and Andy Rough added a new glazed kitchen extension to introduce some much-needed light and space to their Glaswegian basement flat

Barn ambition

Nestled among the trees and the rolling Kent countryside, Astrid Zala's contemporary home took its inspiration from both natural and industrial elements

HOW TO CHOOSE Guttering and fascias

As well as serving a practical purpose, rainwater goods can enhance your home's appeal. Here's our selection of the best materials and design options

Restore and relax

Andy and Sue Perrin have carefully converted a tumbledown stone barn in Devon, reinstating character through careful design