Ellen Finch
Formerly deputy editor of Real Homes magazine, Ellen has been lucky enough to spend most of her working life speaking to real people and writing about real homes, from extended Victorian terraces to modest apartments. She's recently bought her own home and has a special interest in sustainable living and clever storage.
Experience
After graduating with a degree in English Literature, Ellen spent a year writing for true-life titles before falling into the world of interiors – when suddenly her love for making the spaces around her look good made sense. Joining the Real Homes team in 2017 as features editor, she's written or commissioned many of the case studies we feature. In 2020 she became deputy editor before moving over to sister title Livingetc. She's also written for other Future titles including Gardeningetc and Homes & Gardens.
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Real home: striking glazing transforms this Edwardian house's kitchen-diner
Andrew and Katie White’s conservatory-style kitchen extension is a bright, sympathetic addition to their period home
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Real home: this mid-century terrace was transformed with a bold touch
After years in military married quarters, Melanie Boyden couldn’t wait to inject pattern and colour into her first renovation project
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5 ideas for black and white decor – get a chic Scandi look that's always on trend
Our pick of the best black and white decor schemes means you can embrace the coolest of contrasts
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Real home: a dark and moody Victorian house makeover
Nicola Broughton is famous on Instagram as the Girl with the Green Sofa. We delve into the rest of her vibrant home to find out her styling secrets
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Real home: a new-build log cabin with serious hygge factor
We're talking wood panelled walls, sheepskin throws and plenty of rugs...
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Fancy a move out of London? These WFH-friendly locations will save you £££s
Swap commuting into the city for a slow-paced life in these rural spots – the WiFi's still good and you could save over £2,000 if you WFH
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Real home: this bathroom sanctuary is a grown-up space to relax in
Nikki Edwards sacrificed a bedroom to create the calm, spa-like bathroom of her dreams
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Real home: this kitchen extension is perfect for pets
Replacing a badly-built extension gave Ellie and Nick the chance to create a bespoke space for their family and floppy-eared friends
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9 best pollution-tolerant plants for an urban garden
These pollution-tolerant plants act as a buffer against the environment and are the perfect picks for an outdoor city space
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Real home: this extended end-of-terrace is a real work of art
Architect John and artist Anna combined skills to create a family home full of colour and practical design details
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Real home: a time-warp bathroom gets an elegant monochrome makeover
Ali and Neil Gunn's dated bathroom was stuck in the 1970s. They've transformed it into a timeless and stylish space
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Bathroom gadgets: 9 clever ways to use tech in your bathroom
Upgrade your morning routine with bathroom gadgets and kit out your space with the latest smart technology
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Real home: this extended home is a maximalist dream
Julia Eldon has mixed masses of pattern, colour and texture to stunning effect in her extended Cheshire home
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Real home: this kitchen extension is packed with colour
Hilary Satchwell and Richard Robinson used an awkward side return to create a bright, multifunctional kitchen-diner
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Real home: this Victorian home makeover has style and substance
Georgia and Matt’s extended period home shows that design flair and practicality can go hand in hand
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These outdoor hammocks are the perfect way to bring vacation to your yard
With sunnier days ahead, our pick of the best outdoor hammocks will get you into the swing (sorry) of things
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Real home: this en suite shower room is packed with style
Leo and Tamsin’s loft en suite is proof that clever design tricks and a pinch of imagination can transform a small bathroom
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The best online cooking classes to take during quarantine
Become a master chef from the comfort of your kitchen with these online cooking classes
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Real home: smart tech future-proofs this stylish Edwardian home
Sayu Sinha seamlessly integrated tech into his extended period home in a move that's streamlined family life
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Thinking of joining a wine club? These 3 are currently offering discounts for new customers
Because we all could use a wine club right about now.
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The best Easter activities for kids (for that well-earned homeschooling break)
Need to entertain the kids over Easter? These fun craft activities are the perfect solution
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Real home: bungalow transformation is a family affair
With DIY know-how and an eye for eBay bargains, Debbie Goodwin set about lovingly renovating the bungalow her dad built
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Real home: this 1930s house now has a modern open-plan layout
Briony Gowlett started her kitchen from scratch, transforming a derelict room into a bright, contemporary space
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Real home: this Scandi-style loft bedroom is just dreamy
Katy and Jason’s loft conversion has created the perfect getaway at the top of their house
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