Emily Shaw
Emily first (temporarily) joined the Real Homes team while interning on her summer break from university. After graduating, she worked on several publications before joining Real Homes as Staff Writer full time in mid-2018. She left the brand in 2020 to pursue another career, but still loves a second-hand bargain and sourcing unique finds to make her rented flat reflect her personality.
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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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Allergies: 10 ways to make your home allergy friendly
Are you an allergy sufferer looking for tools to make your home more allergy friendly? Find practical advice and information on ways to prepare your home for allergy season and beyond
By Emily Shaw Published
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Brits discard a shocking 22 million pieces of furniture annually, research shows
Reducing furniture waste is becoming as significant as tackling our addiction to single-use plastic
By Emily Shaw Published
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The best paint brushes for all your DIY needs
If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right, so before you embark on your next painting adventure, check out our pick of the best paint brushes for outside, inside, and every other side you can think of
By Emily Shaw Published
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White wallpaper design ideas: 11 ways to brighten your rooms
If you love neutral schemes and find bold wallpapers too much, use our white wallpaper design ideas to make a subtle statement
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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14 contemporary wallpaper design ideas
From natural textures to statement tropical prints, give your walls a new lease of life with these super stylish contemporary wallpaper ideas
By Emily Shaw Published
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10 awesome ombre paint effect ideas
Find inspiration for integrating colour into your home with our pick of stylish ombre effects
By Emily Shaw Published
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Real home: an updated barn conversion with a modern design
Delia and Scott Phillips gave a traditional barn conversion a stunning modern makeover
By Emily Shaw Published
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Research reveals most common causes for bad sleep
An uncomfortable mattress? Feeling too hot? Technology? Find out what keeps most people awake at night and what can be done to counteract sleepless nights...
By Emily Shaw Published
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Real home: an industrial kitchen with a masculine edge
Bespoke kitchen designers Higham Furniture designed this atmospheric, industrial-inspired kitchen as part of a larger home renovation
By Emily Shaw Published
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Now you can avoid burst pipes and costly leaks thanks to smart technology
Cold weather can bring burst pipes and all the cost and stress of having them – and the damage they cause – fixed. But a handy piece of smart tech kit has been designed for early intervention
By Emily Shaw Published
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Ikea trials a new scheme to rent out its furniture – including kitchens
Homeware giant Ikea announces its intention to trial a furniture – and even kitchen – rental scheme... Real Homes finds out more about this renting and eco-friendly move
By Emily Shaw Published
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Real home: an Eastern-inspired renovation
Maxine and Stuart Dalgliesh-Quinn drew on their years living in Asia during their renovation of this beautiful Sussex family home
By Emily Shaw Published
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How to clean up after a party
Essential tips and tricks to clean up easily and efficiently after party. Oh yes, people, we tackle red wine stains, vomit, grease, grime, the lot...
By Emily Shaw Published
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The best bean bags for comfy additional seating
Entertain friends in a laid-back setting with the addition of a stylish bean bag
By Emily Shaw Published
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A hole in the garden, under floorboards... and other strange places Brits hide Christmas presents
Hiding Christmas presents is a big part of keeping the magic of the day alive, but the lengths some of us will go to are hard to believe
By Emily Shaw Published
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19 best Christmas gifts for travellers
Brainstorming gifts for a frequent flyer? Find inspiration with our pick of the best travel gifts
By Emily Shaw Published
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Home renovator or tradesperson? Add this clever new tool to your wish list
Whether you're a seasoned DIYer taking on a home renovation, or a tradesperson looking to save time (and money), Quadsaw could be the tool for you
By Emily Shaw Published
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Find affordable art in London this weekend
The Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea between 18th and 21st October, offering everyone the opportunity to pick up something truly unique
By Emily Shaw Published
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Plykea: a new way to upgrade your Ikea kitchen (and achieve a bespoke-looking finish)
Want the look and feel of bespoke plywood units while working from a flatpack budget? Enter Plykea...
By Emily Shaw Published
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6 steps to getting the best night's sleep, whatever your sleeping style
Thanks to sleep advisors at John Lewis & Partners, it’s never been easier to ensure you’re maximising sleep potential
By Emily Shaw Published
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Would you pay more rent if it meant you could decorate?
According to research by Graham & Brown, generation rent is prepared to pay an additional £72 per month
By Emily Shaw Published
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Rockett St George announce an exciting new collection
A paint launch with a difference, you can now browse a curated collection of distinctive Rockett St George tones
By Emily Shaw Published
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Fan hacks, colour scheme changes... and other things you can do to keep your conservatory cool
Overheating in your conservatory this summer? The experts at Thomas Sanderson have a few helpful tips you might like to check out...
By Emily Shaw Published