Real Homes

The design CLINIC

Need our help?

Got a DIY dilemma? Want to settle a domestic style dispute? Send us your questions on social media or email us at rhsubmissions@futurenet.com

At your service

Meet the people ready to help with your dilemmas

Alison The go-to for all things DIY, with tons of wisdom to impart

Holly A style expert who is full of tips on the best way to design a room

Is in the know about all the products — from

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Real Homes

Real Homes3 min read
Little By Little
THE OWNERS Alimah-Shadia Sitta and her husband, Abi Lawal, live here with their daughter, Amaal, and son Adam THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom 1950s terraced home in Upney, Greater London PROJECT COST Approx £34,250 It’s safe to say that Alimah isn’t a
Real Homes3 min readArchitecture
Renovating A Mid-century Home
Whether it’s a familiar red brick three-bed semi or an open-plan home with large windows creating a connection with nature, there are millions of people living in mid-century homes – and busy adapting them to modern-day tastes and needs. Low housing
Real Homes1 min readDiet & Nutrition
Fridge-freezers
‘Fridge-freezers can help people save money on their food bills by aiding batch cooking and meal prepping. This allows for single cooking sessions to deliver many meals for the week or to be quickly frozen, limiting waste. If you have space, consider

Related Books & Audiobooks