Laura Crombie
Laura Crombie is a journalist and TV presenter. She has written about homes and interiors for the last 17 years and was Editor of Real Homes before taking on her current position as Content Director for Country Homes & Interiors, 25 Beautiful Homes Period Living and Style at Home. She's an experienced home renovator and is currently DIY-renovating a 1960s house in Worcestershire. She's been quoted on home design and renovating in The Times, The Guardian, The Metro and more. She's also a TV presenter for QVC and has been a commentator for Channel 4 at Crufts dog show.
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'Alexa, play a music quiz with me': 9 things you didn't know your smart home assistant could do
Only using Alexa or Google Home to play music? Then you're missing out. Here are some of the useful (and useless) things your home assistant could be doing for you
By Laura Crombie Published
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Save £100s on furniture and create a luxury shower room – just watch the Real Homes Show
Discover the online clearance sales you need to know about and get tips on creating a master en suite, plus win an armchair and footstool worth £1,000
By Laura Crombie Published
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Save money on your kitchen extension and win a new TV – watch the Real Homes Show episode two
Tune into the Real Homes Show for advice on extending for under £50,000 and the best loyalty card freebies,
By Laura Crombie Published
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Is your house too small? You could star in our new online TV show
We're on the lookout for cramped houses to film for the Real Homes Show, our new digital TV show
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: an industrial-style renovation of a Victorian terraced home
Pippa Mundy gave her Cardiff Victorian terraced house a unique and industrial look with reclaimed furniture and materials
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: transforming a Victorian home with a contemporary kitchen extension
James Hewitt and Pamela Sampson have spent 12 years renovating their Victorian home – carefully selecting new, vintage and reclaimed pieces for their long-awaited kitchen extension
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: a colourful kitchen extension and whole house remodel
Lola extended and remodelled her Edwardian property in Bath, using her interior design skills to create a colourful open-plan living area
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: a modern kitchen-diner extension on a Victorian terrace
Robin and Ian Stephenson extended into their side return to create an open plan kitchen-diner with links to the outdoors
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: a bold single-storey extension to an Edwardian home
Paul and Michele Barker chose a bold, contemporary extension to transform their period property
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: an open plan extension to a 1920s home creates a family friendly space
A homely take on industrial style makes this large living space extension the hub of the Marodeen family’s new house by the sea
By Laura Crombie Published
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13 ways to get your garden ready for winter
Garden designer Julian Gardner shares his top tips for preparing your garden for the coldest months of the year
By Laura Crombie Published
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Real home: a dramatic green kitchen makeover
Hayley and Keith Williams chose green walls and units to bring the garden into their new kitchen
By Laura Crombie Published
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Kitchen case study: Creating an industrial-style kitchen-diner
Knocking two rooms into one has allowed Olivia and Daniel Lynan to create their dream kitchen-diner with simple industrial touches
By Laura Crombie Published
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Colourful remodel of Victorian semi
Interior designer Caroline Firth has introduced personality to a once-bland family home, creating a colourful backdrop for entertaining friends and family
By Laura Crombie Published
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Remodelled Arts and Crafts house
Architect Wendy Perring has transformed a dated 1930s property into a warm family home
By Laura Crombie Published