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10 kitchen island colour ideas for a striking focal point | The best post-Christmas sales | How to organise a kitchen in 9 simple steps Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 27, 2021 CONNECT WITH REAL HOMES  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Real Homes]( [Real Homes]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Design Ideas [] [10 kitchen island colour ideas for a striking focal point]( [10 kitchen island colour ideas for a striking focal point]( (Crown Imperial) A kitchen island is a key feature in modern and traditional kitchens to ensure the space is multi-functioning to boot. Make yours stand out loud and proud with the perfect pop of colour to enhance the rest of your kitchen space. Or, if you’re one for more of a cohesive scheme, choose hues that will blend in seamlessly with your existing kitchen palette. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (12/27) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Get the whole family playing and moving with Ring Fit Adventure Looking to get the whole family moving as we head into the winter months? Ring Fit Adventure is the brilliant Nintendo Switch game that will keep everyone in your house entertained. [Learn More]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Shopping [] [The best post-Christmas sales]( [The best post-Christmas sales]( (Darlings of Chelsea) If you didn't get everything on your list this year or, if you need to replace an all-important piece of tech, the post-Christmas sales provide the perfect opportunity to pick up what you want and need, for less. Our shopping editors have rounded up the best deals for you to shop now. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (12/15) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Organization [] [How to organise a kitchen in 9 simple steps]( [How to organise a kitchen in 9 simple steps]( (Ikea) If you feel like the holidays got your kitchen into even more of a muddle, why not try and organise it in time for New Years? This space is in constant flux, gets used every single day and, requires the most amount of maintenance just to keep it looking decent enough... So this isn't an easy task. We asked the experts how to tackle it. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (12/17) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] DIY [] [How to drain a toilet – DIY for repairs and installs]( [How to drain a toilet – DIY for repairs and installs]( (Unsplash) If you're upgrading your bathroom then you might consider swapping out an old-fashioned water-wasting toilet to install a new stylish model, that doesn’t use more water than it needs to with every flush. If that’s the case, the old one will need to be emptied before removal to avoid a nasty flood. This is how to DIY. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (12/21) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Editor's Pick [] [Valspar's announces star sign themed colours of the year]( [Valspar's announces star sign themed colours of the year]( (Valspar) Valpsar has partnered with famed Astrologers, the Astro Twins, to curate the Valspar colours of the year 2022 based on your horoscope. So, if you are struggling to choose which home decor trend to settle on between Fired Earth or Lilac Lane, the Astrotwins have stepped in to help you choose a hue for your home. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (12/22) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:realhomes@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.