Jenny McFarlane
Jenny is Senior Digital Editor for RealHomes.com and joined in January 2021 working across Real Homes, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, Livingetc, and Gardeningetc. She also work on the homes brands' video show, on the Future Homes Network, which is packed full of ideas to help you make the most of your own home and garden.
Experience
Her obsession with interior design began way back when she was, at the tender age of 9, glued to Changing Rooms on BBC. Fast forward 10 years and she was studying for a degree in textiles at university. After her degree, she lived and worked in the arts in Washington DC. On returning to the UK she kickstarted her career on women's and lifestyle titles such as InStyle, Red, Handbag.com, SUITCASE and LUXE City Guides. 5 years on and she was heading up the content strategy and digital presence on interiors brands Good Homes, Grand Designs and ICON. Since buying her first apartment and then a few houses with her young family, her passion for interior design and gardening has taken on a new lease of life. She really loves making wherever she lives a little haven and working to make it stylish and comfortable.
Jenny's home style is...
Jenny relishes finding unique pieces and collecting wall art. She loves finding bits that remind her of home (Ireland), places she's visited, and things that inspire her or make her feel happy, interspersing them with photos of her favorite humans and postcards from here, there and everywhere. She's not interested in her home being really trendy but wants to be surrounded by gorgeous things that remind her of points in time or a great memory or somewhere she wants to go. It's more connection for her than looking of-the-moment.
She's pining for Crittall style windows and doors either inside or to open up into the garden.
Jenny's really into exploring new countries whenever she can and collecting and salvaging unique items much to her husband's despair. She also love crafting – although she hardly gets the chance with a happy-go-lucky toddler in tow.
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23 kitchen layout ideas for the perfect design configuration
These clever kitchen layout ideas will ensure your space is both beautiful and practical in design. Whether an L, U-shaped or even galley configuration will suit you and your space will depend on a number of factors. You'll want to consider ease of movement, cooking and entertaining of course.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Win a Tempur sleep bundle worth over £1000
Want to sleep like a baby? Enter our competition with Tempur to win a sleep bundle of dreams
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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How to get rid of fruit flies – the best ways to banish these pests
Wondering how to get rid of fruit flies? Discover the traps you can make at home – plus how to stop the problem at source
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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How to clean a dryer vent – 7 easy steps to unclog it yourself
This is how to clean a dryer vent quickly and efficiently, without professional help. Keep your vent duct clear and have your appliance working safely as normal
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to clean a shower – plus tips to keep it clean
This is how to clean a shower properly using the best natural ingredients like vinegar and baking soda for a thorough clean from top to bottom
By Jessica Brown Last updated
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Sustainable home improvements – 8 ways to make your home more energy efficient
Want a more sustainable home? We've rounded up the best energy efficient ways to make your home eco-friendly and future-proofed
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Small bedroom lighting ideas – 12 ways to brighten tiny spaces
Looking for winning small bedroom lighting ideas? Our round up will ensure a winning lighting scheme
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Kitchen shelving ideas – 15 stylish ways to max out on open storage
Open kitchen shelving ideas can make the most of your cooking space. Max out on storage and keep your most gorgeous items on display for added design interest.
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Outdoor Christmas decor ideas – 11 ways to add festive curb appeal
Try these easy and implementable outdoor Christmas decor ideas to give your front yard a festive look in time for the holiday
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Bedroom Christmas light ideas – 16 festive lighting looks
Get in the festive spirit with these bedroom Christmas light ideas that'll create a merry and bright atmosphere
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WIN a VAX Total Cleaning System worth over £1000 in Roost episode 12
Roost episode 12 is full of great advice, like what the best bed sheets are, how to plant succulents and WIN a VAX Total Cleaning System worth over £1000.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Win £1000 to spend on Danetti furniture in Roost episode 11
Roost episode 11 is full of great ideas and advice, like choosing curtain fabrics, building a cottage style planter and win a £1000 voucher for Danetti furniture.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Roost episode 10: Win a £1000 voucher for Astro lighting at Dusk
Roost episode 10 is jam-packed with ideas, like cushion styling, building a herb planter and win a £1000 voucher for Astro at Dusk Lighting.
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Roost episode 9: Win a Graham and Brown mural
Roost episode 9 sponsored by Samsung is jam-packed with ideas, including texture design, how to plant a window box and our competition to win a wall mural from Graham and Brown.
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Kitchen styles – How to choose the right kitchen theme to suit your home
We debunk the most common kitchen styles because picking out a decorating theme for your kitchen can be one of the most important styling decisions.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Vinyl flooring for kitchens – 14 floor ideas we can't believe are vinyl
Affordable and easy to fit, vinyl flooring for kitchens is a great choice. We've got some vinyl kitchen flooring ideas that'll make you do a double take.
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Kitchen floor tile ideas – 16 stylish tile designs for kitchen floors
Hunting for great kitchen floor tile ideas? We've rounded up our favorite floor tile inspo for your kitchen overhaul.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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Small kitchen island ideas – 7 ways to enhance your countertop space
No space? No problem. Our small kitchen island ideas will help your kitchen reach its full potential...
By Sophie Warren-Smith Last updated
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27 kitchen backsplash ideas for a quick colorful update
These kitchen backsplash ideas will introduce color, texture and pattern to your kitchen space in an instant
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Country kitchens: 20 country kitchen ideas to add instant rustic charm
Looking for country kitchen ideas? Get inspired by these country kitchens, whether you live in a period property or a modern home
By Emily Shaw Last updated
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13 kitchen flooring ideas: Stylish tiles, vinyl and wood floor inspo
Looking for kitchen flooring ideas that are practical, hard-wearing and stylish? We've got stunning tile, vinyl and wood ideas that will floor you.
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Lynsey Crombie reveals what every organised utility room should have
Designing a utility room but don't know where to start? We've got the lowdown from Lynsey Crombie a.k.a Queen of Clean.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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How to get a stain out of a white shirt – with vinegar, lemon and stain remover
Looking to learn how to get a stain out of a white shirt? We show you how to remove stains from white clothes using vinegar, lemon and stain remover effectively.
By Jenny McFarlane Published
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WIN a luxurious Laura Ashley bedroom makeover worth over £1,000
It's competition time! This week you could win a Laura Ashley bedroom makeover worth over £1,000 to celebrate the relaunch of one of Britain's beloved brands. Read on for details.
By Jenny McFarlane Published