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109 CHOOSING COLOURS

109 CHOOSING COLOURS

In this month’s expert guide, Kevin McCloud offers advice and inspiration on using shades

In this month’s expert guide, Kevin McCloud offers advice and inspiration on using shades of blue in your home 116 KITCHEN LIVING Transform your kitchen into the social hub of your home with clever planning and practical solutions 123 HI-TECH BATHROOMS

Intuitive gadgets and gizmos that are guaranteed to give this essential space a complete technological makeover 129 FEATURE WALLS Quick and easy ways to liven up a room – from vibrant wall art stickers to tactile wood

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133 OUTDOOR ROOMS Maximise

133 OUTDOOR ROOMS Maximise the potential of your house by adding a home office, gym or playroom in the garden the potential of your house by adding a home office, gym or playroom in the garden 137 GLASS EXTENSIONS A

contemporary must-have for many homeowners, but is a glass addition the right option for your project? Find out here 139 ASK GEORGE CLARKE

The TV architect answers your design queries and shares his professional expertise 141 THE SPACE RACE If you crave streamlined interiors free from clutter, these intelligent ideas and easy updates will help you make the most of your space

19 EYE CATCHER This stunning block of flats proves that even the thinnest, most unlikely plot can have plenty of potential 21 NEWS Daring, beautiful and useful architecture, design and gadgets, plus all the latest information on kitchen, bathroom and eco products 39 INTERIOR TREND: PLASTIC

With an array of multi-coloured hues and innovative designs to choose from, it’s time to make plastic your material of choice 43 PAINTING THE PICTURE

Discover the enduring appeal of kitchen maker John Lewis of Hungerford

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CONTRIBUTORS Meet this month’s team of experts 13 KEVIN McCLOUD This issue

Kevin takes on the Ikea flatpack furniture test 36 COMPETITION Win a bathroom worth £3,700 106 GRAND DESIGNS AWARDS

Enter your project today 148 SHOWCASE Products and suppliers featured in the GrandDesignsTV series 150 RESOURCE A-Z guide of suppliers for your project 162 TV SERIES SECRETS

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