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EDITORIAL Editor Lisa Allen Editor-at-large Kevin McCloud Deputy editor Sarah Baldwin Features editor Laura Snoad Features assistant Charlotte Luxford

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Art editor Hannah Talmage Designers Edgar Hoffmann, Jon Wiggins

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Publisher Justin Levett Advertising manager Steve Vinton

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PA to the publisher Sarah Dynan Production director Tim Garwood

Studio director Lee Moore Studio manager Elliott Prentice Graphic design Robert Durrant, Christopher Jennings,

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Managing director Lee Newton Directors Mike Dynan, Richard Morey, Daren Newton

PR & MARKETING Distribution manager Jane Musgrove Marketing manager Mark Kenton

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WELCOME

From the EDITOR

Great news on the Grand Designs front this month: the brand-new TV series starts on Wednesday 12 September, and there are some amazing projects lined up. Set your TV planner for an all-series reminder (Wednesdays at 9pm on Channel 4) – it’s definitely one not to miss. Deputy editor Sarah Baldwin caught up with frontman Kevin McCloud to bring you a sneak preview of the projects – from an overhaul of a derelict water tower in London to a cantilevered new-build on a Scottish airfield (see p42). Plus, Grand Designs Live (0844 854 1348; granddesignslive.com) returns to Birmingham’s NEC in October – turn to p99 for your complimentary ticket to this award-winning event that comprises six shows in one, all packed with the latest buys and ideas for your home.

MY LAST 3 HOME BUYS

Colourful bed linen

‘For me, Orla Kiely’s eye-catching Multi Stem design has the perfect balance of colour and pattern for my all-white scheme. It’s timeless.’

Duvet cover, from £66; pillowcases, £27.50

per pair at Bliss Home. (01789 400 077;

blisshome.co.uk)

‘I’m a huge fan of Dyson vacuum cleaners and

Hi-tech help ‘I’m a huge fan of Dyson vacuum cleaners and I’ve just updated my 10-year-old model with the new cylinder Ball design. The easy-to-manoeuvre DC39 is ideal for use on my carpet and wooden floors. I hear Dyson has a new cordless model in the pipeline. Watch this space.’ DC39 Multi Floor, from £239.99. (01666 827 200; dyson.co.uk)

new cylinder Ball design. The easy-to-manoeuvre DC39 is ideal for use on my carpet and wooden floors. I hear Dyson has a new cordless model in the pipeline. Watch this space.’ DC39 Multi Floor, from £239.99. (01666 827 200; dyson.co.uk)

Modern design

Modern design

‘Grand Designs Live in London is where I first saw The Future Mapping Company,

‘Grand Designs Live in London is where I first saw The Future Mapping Company,

which designs clever, colourful updates which designs clever, colourful updates on traditional maps. I love this Huge Future

Map (H100xW196cm) in emerald, lime and metallic khaki.’ From £60. (020 7729 4024; futuremaps.co.uk)

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