CONTENTS

ON THE COVER

Inspiring real homes p46–104 Contemporary Christmas living p38, p55, p65, p75, p141 Kevin McCloud p13 Eco update p30 From the TV series p46 Be your own architect p135

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HOMES

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46 THE MODERNIST MANSION

An exclusive look at Paul and Penny Denby’s light-filled glass castle from the new series of GrandDesigns 55 STYLE FINDER: RUGS Rich textures and luscious colours 56 A NEW WAY OF LIVING

Gus Zogolovitch’s split-level home is designed for modern family life 65 STYLE FINDER: LEATHER SOFAS

Cool and comfortable seating options for your living space 66 THE CALL OF THE WILD From derelict farm to a chic retreat 75 STYLE FINDER: TABLES WITH

BENCHES The best designs for relaxed-yet-stylish dining

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76 THE JUICE IS WORTH

THE SQUEEZE A compact contemporary home, slotted into a tight space on a tight budget 87 IN DETAIL How to build a house without blowing your budget 90 MADE IN ENGLAND David Mellor’s son Corin at home in the design dynasty’s unique Peak District live-work complex 98 IN WITH THE OLD, IN WITH

THE NEW To get more space, Adam Kalkin built an aircraft hangar round his quaint old cottage

106 CONSIDER COLOUR FOR YOUR

KITCHEN Break away from white and wood and embrace the new wave of vibrant hues 117 NEW LOOKS FOR BATHROOMS

Create a cutting-edge scheme with the latest looks for 2012 125 CURTAINS Contemporary fabric designs, from bold geometrics to subtle neutrals 129 FRONT DOORS Your door is a key investment, so check out this inspiring selection to find the right one 133 DETAILS Everything you need to go from first to final fix, including parquet flooring and colourful, stylish handles

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135 BE YOUR OWN ARCHITECT Clever computer software that can put you in charge of your project 137 HOSTING CHRISTMAS Have the festivities your way, but beware... with great power comes great responsibility 139 ASK OUR ARCHITECT TV’s

George Clarke answers your design queries and shares his professional know-how 141 GREAT GIFT GUIDE

Our must-read round-up is packed with ideas for perfect Christmas presents 41

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TV HOUSE

Modernist mansion mansion p46

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Kevin McCloud p13

BULLETIN

17 EYE CATCHER A highly unusual avant-garde house that’s made a big impact on a Japanese street 19 NEWS Daring, beautiful and useful architecture, design and gadgets, plus all the latest info on kitchen, bathroom and eco products 38 CHRISTMAS COOL Contemporary designs in wintry shades for an ultra-stylish festive season 41 WIRED Young Alessi designer

Pauline Deltour explains why she’s mad about moulded steel wire

REGULARS

COMPETITION

9 EDITOR’S LETTER 11 CONTRIBUTORS Meet this month’s team of experts 13 KEVIN McCLOUD thinks the

Government’s proposed planning changes should protect the UK’s countryside and produce some excellent self-builds 146 SHOWCASE Products and suppliers featured in the GrandDesignsTV series 148 RESOURCE A-Z guide of suppliers for your project 162 WORDS OF WISDOM Andrew and

Jackie Lohan – whose converted church in County Mayo won Kevin McCloud’s glowing praise – share their experience

29 WIN a stunning Bang & Olufsen alarm clock – this great new gadget features innovative design and crystal-clear sound

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