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: a dramatically dark Victorian ex-council house is transformed
Jade and Darren transformed a dated Victorian property into a charming first home
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Real home: a Mid-century style family home in London
Sara and Ben restored and extended their Victorian terrace to create the perfect home for their family
By Ellen Finch Published
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Half of Britons wouldn't buy their home again
Plumbing woes, size issues and troublesome neighbours are putting us off our own houses
By Ellen Finch Published
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Real home: a modern extension to a bright family home
An innovatively designed double storey extension gave Laura Edwards and Matt Jackson the chance to make a mark on their colourful family home
By Ellen Finch Published
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Take a peek at stunning room makeovers from this year's Revamp Restyle Reveal
Ten interior bloggers reveal how they transformed their rooms in one month for the Instagram challenge
By Ellen Finch Published
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Laundry-folding robots and recipe-suggesting fridges: these are the smart tech products we want in our homes
Smart thermostats and vacuum cleaners top the list
By Ellen Finch Published
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Real home: a contemporary space inspired by travel
See how the owner's love of travel inspired the decor of this welcoming home
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This is how much your shed's contents are worth (and burglars know it)
It's likely your shed doesn't have a decent lock, but protecting its contents could save you thousands of pounds in replacements
By Ellen Finch Published
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Go local: why you should buy your new-build from a small building firm
Homeowners are twice as likely to be happy with houses built by smaller house builders
By Ellen Finch Published
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Real home: a bright, industrial cool kitchen extension
Exposed brick, raw materials and cosy touches make Tamsin and James’ kitchen fit for a chef
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Christmas house: a Scandi new build dressed up for the festive season
Take a tour of this monochrome, Nordic-inspired home for ideas on cosying up this festive season
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Real home: a renovated and extended Scottish cottage
Faced with a huge renovation and with a baby on the way, Leanne and Calum created a cosy cottage home with modern touches
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Real home: a tailor-made retro kitchen extension
Find out how Alex Laidler and Steve Collett transformed their Victorian terrace with a kitchen extension to create a room with a unique, bespoke look
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Real home: see how a kitchen extension creates a bright, family-friendly space
A love of gardening inspired the design of this kitchen extension – and the style of the room, with a palette of earthy textures and pretty pinks
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Real home: a bright home transformation with a Mid-century twist
Colourful rooms, 1940s design and Greek heirloom pieces combine in a luxe scheme reminiscent of a Parisian hotel
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An outdoor living space could add value to your home
Despite unpredictable weather, Brits love an 'outroom' – and it looks like we could reap the financial benefits
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Renting AND a vegetarian? Ask your letting agent for a veggie-friendly let
Purge yourself of arguments over pans and raw meat in the fridge by opting for like-minded housemates
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Going open-plan could decrease your home's value... and other things you shouldn't do before selling up
Think twice before you attempt one of these costly changes
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Real home: a 1960s bungalow is given a colourful new look on a tight budget
A clever use of paint and colour has turned this once drab, rented bungalow into a bright, contemporary home – affordably
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Planning some DIY this Bank Holiday? Here's why you should cross electrical work off your to-do list...
Dodge disasters over the long weekend by hiring a professional instead
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Summer is the best time to danger-proof your house – here's why
A few simple checks could avoid gas-related trouble in the chilly winter months
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Your house could be easier to sell if it were environmentally-friendly
More people are listing sustainability as a requirement for their new home than ever
By Ellen Finch Published
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House extensions could cost more after Brexit – here's why
The news comes as a blow to homeowners looking to add space in the next few years
By Ellen Finch Published
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How the bedding industry is leading the feather-free movement
As vegan homeware takes centre stage in the interiors world, these are the brands doing their bit
By Ellen Finch Published