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: an architect's Victorian house renovation
Paula and Andy's house was love at first sight, but the property needed significant renovation to suit their busy family life
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The decade in interiors: how our homes have changed over the last 10 years
From grey living rooms to industrial-style kitchens and gallery walls, here's how we've been decorating in the 2010s
By Ellen Finch Published
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Christmas house: a Victorian renovation with a modern festive twist
Lucy and Dan's extended Victorian home sees them through dinner parties, family living and a fair few Christmas gatherings
By Ellen Finch Published
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B&Q Christmas trees – real and artificial – are making us feel fabulously festive...
Deck the halls in style with a B&Q Christmas tree – see our pick of the best
By Ellen Finch Published
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Bye bye Blue Nun, hello orange wine... What we're drinking in 2019, and what to buy now for Christmas parties
Orange wine, alcohol-free negronis... here's what we're stocking our home bars with this year, plus the very best tipples you can buy
By Ellen Finch Published
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These botanical prints are perfect for a gallery wall – and feature in our 2020 calendar
Our exclusive 2020 calendar features our favourite botanical prints – get yours only in the December issue of Real Homes magazine
By Ellen Finch Last updated
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Real home: an open-plan extended terrace with a relaxed Australian touch
Lily and Col Pickard's Victorian home is the perfect canvas for Aussie-style laid-back living
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Suffering autumn blues? It's official: dressing your home to suit the season improves wellbeing...
A good old switch-up cheers us up in the chillier months – and Real Homes columnist Lisa Dawson has some top tips to help
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Real home: a chic extended home with an open-plan Shaker-style kitchen
Dani Ellis used her interiors know-how and eye for vintage to turn her extended home into a chic family hangout
By Ellen Finch Published
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These chic new Ikea lighting bargains are on our lust list right now
Get yourself the latest Ikea lighting to create a chic room scheme on a budget – and some smart home tech too
By Ellen Finch Published
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Real home: a stylist's summery seaside home full of vintage pieces
We stepped inside Francine Kay's Brighton home to find out how she created her serene summer scheme
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Real home: a terraced home transformed with a loft and rear extension
Along with a team of architects, Matt Jones transformed his house into a bright and open modern home
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Nightmare neighbours: this is how we feel about them next door
Do you get along with your neighbours or wish they'd just move out? You're not the only one...
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Real Home: a modern renovation transforms an old terraced house
Amy and Gareth Andrew turned their dated first-time buy into a modern, practical space with on-trend touches
By Lindsay Blair Published
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These are the biggest stresses you'll face on moving day
Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans cause the most sleepless nights
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Younger people lack DIY skills of their elders – but they're top at digital DIY
Fixing internet cables and programming a smart TV might make you more handy than wielding a drill
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Real home: a cosy family home with a party-ready kitchen-diner and bar
Thanks to their open-plan kitchen and sociable bar room, Pauline and Mick's Kent home is perfect for socialising
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Real home: a first time buyer's Scandi-style house renovation
A love of Scandi style and DIY know-how transformed this unloved property into a quirky but stylish first home
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Ercol celebrates Pride Month with a limited edition love seat – and we love it
Designed by 2LG Studio, this is the colourful furniture collection we never knew we needed
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These are the 5 costly house repairs homeowners should save for
With the average household repair job costing £5,000, make sure you're clued up on what things cost so you can be financially prepared
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16 best stoves: woodburning and multi-fuel
Warm up your home with our pick of the best stoves on the market, whatever the season
By Ellen Finch Published
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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
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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