22 clever lounge configurations, Liz Truss' furlough-style energy plans

22 clever ways to create a new lounge layout, cheaply | How much does it cost to boil a kettle? | How will you heat your home this autumn? Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 5, 2022 CONNECT WITH REAL HOMES  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Real Homes]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Design Ideas [] [22 clever ways to create a new lounge layout, cheaply]( [22 clever ways to create a new lounge layout, cheaply]( (Paul Craig) It's not necessary to fork out on a new sofa to refresh your lounge. So create a chic space that's full of form and function, by reconfiguring furniture, evaluating your lighting scheme fixtures, and making decisions on shifting existing decor to a better-suited space. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (9/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Subscribe to Style at Home]( Style at Home is Britain's best value home magazine. Whatever your budget, each issue offers in-depth practical advice, achievable decorating ideas, real home inspiration and shopping edits. [Subscribe Now]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Editor's Pick [] [How much does it cost to boil a kettle?]( [How much does it cost to boil a kettle?]( (Thames Water) As a nation of tea drinkers, discover just how much your cuppa is really costing you. We look into the price of heating water in this appliance, whether you use it to make beverages, or boil a full kettle for cooking rice or pasta. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (4/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] POLL QUESTION: How will you heat your home this autumn? [Vote]( [Turn on the heating as normal]( [Vote]( [Buy an electric heater]( [Vote]( [Invest in more throws, electric blankets and jumpers]( [Vote]( [We'll use the fireplace/wood-burning stove]( [] Cleaning [] [10 upholstery cleaners to quickly freshen up furniture]( 10 upholstery cleaners to quickly freshen up furniture These tried-and-tested upholstery cleaners will help you keep curtains, armchairs, rugs, and more as spotless as when you first bought them. Having one of these under your sink means you can get more life out of your furnishings, and not have to worry about replacing expensive buys. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (9/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Home Improvements [] [Are waterfall countertops worth the investment?]( [Are waterfall countertops worth the investment?]( (Studio S Squared Architecture) Are you wondering whether waterfall countertops are still popular, let alone worth your hard-earned cash? From styles and installation, to size, slab material costs and durability, this is everything you need to know about this type of kitchen countertop. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (9/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Planning permission explained by experts]( [Planning permission explained by experts]( (Joakim Boren (Mulroy Architects)) If you're extending a house or approaching a renovation, or changing the way you use land, find out everything you need to know about planning permission and the agreements you'll need to make with your local council. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (9/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Costs [] [Liz Truss plans energy bills freeze - what will it mean for you?]( [Liz Truss plans energy bills freeze - what will it mean for you?]( (Getty images) Liz Truss is expected to announce a multi-million pound support package to deal with increasing energy bills that looks likely to include a gas and electricity price cap freeze. The size of the package is understood to be similar in scale to the Covid pandemic’s furlough scheme. Full Story: [The Money Edit]( (9/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Completed Projects [] [Was this 12-year transformation worth the wait?]( [Was this 12-year transformation worth the wait?]( (Katie Lee) After three major home renovation projects over more than a decade, the owners finally have the sociable family home they dreamed of. Delve inside this long-term project, which involved a comprehensive kitchen remodel, side extension and new family bathroom. Full Story: [Real Homes]( (9/5) [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.