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145 CHOOSING COLOURS

This month, Kevin McCloud chooses the colours of the seaside – both vibrant and cool – to create the perfect scheme for summer 154 ECO KITCHENS Today’s environmentally friendly kitchens are light on cost but big on style, sustainability and design 163 SHOWER POWER From spa-style and eco products to luxurious wet rooms – showers have never looked so good 169 OUTDOOR LOUNGERS Relax in style with the latest al fresco sofas, day beds and chairs

173 INTERIOR SHUTTERS

Functional and flexible designs add interest to a room and come in a range of classic and contemporary finishes 179 CHANGE OF USE As the economy changes, empty retail and office spaces could hold the answer for grand designers looking for a unique opportunity 181 ASK GEORGE CLARKE

The TV architect answers your design queries and shares his professional expertise 183 BRING THE OUTSIDE IN

Find out how to rekindle the relationship between your interior and outdoor spaces

11 EDITOR’S LETTER and others who celebrate 100 this year 13 KEVIN McCLOUD GDM’s editor-at-large reflects on the past 100 TV episodes and magazine issues 43 SAVE 15% AT THE CONRAN

SHOP A special discount celebrates GDM’s 100th issue 143 COMPETITION A range of

Belling appliances to be won 153 COMPETITION Win stylish

Amtico flooring for your home 190 SHOWCASE Products and suppliers featured in the GrandDesignsTV series 191 RESOURCE A-Z guide of suppliers for your project

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