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Modern Homes / Architecture / Design / Interiors / Property

‘We revisit some truly remarkable Grand Designs’

September 2011 £3.75

Inspirational real homes

45 pages of houses from eco projects to modernist masterpieces

Building with glass How to create your own stunning structures

Smarter showers High-performance styles you’ll love

A BI-FOLD DOOR WORTH £3,500 WIN!

KITCHEN DESIGN SPECIAL MAKING A BIG IMPACT IN A SMALL SPACE

SOURCEBOOK Shelving systems • Garden sculptures • Statement beds • Display cabinets

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On the cover An architecture dream – inspired by Modernist architect Mies van der Rohe, this minimalist house is a real show-stopper of a design (p82) Photography Mel Yates

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Homes 50 Risky business Cover story From the previous TV series – we revisit Robert and Milla Gaukroger’s plus-size family home in the heart of the Lake District

58 In detail: Geodesic domes Consider a striking sphere-like roof – here’s all you need to know

60 A twist on tradition Cover story How artist Jake Chapman transformed an old farmhouse with a contemporary, award-winning design

Sourcebook 99 Details Inspiring ideas to update your interior

101 Starting your grand design Expert advice to help you get your project off the ground

105 Shopping: shelving systems Cover story Space-saving solutions for every taste and budget

109 Shopping: garden art Cover story Striking sculptures to add interest to your outdoor space

71 Style finder: display cases Cover story A selection of eye-catching, glass-fronted storage cabinets

113 Are you a project manager? Or is taking expert advice a better choice? We look at both options

72 Monochrome magic Cover story Be inspired by the simple-yet-stunning architecture of this holiday home in South America’s Uruguay

81 Style finder: statement beds Cover story Add a stunning focal point with one of these latest choices

82 Poetry in motion Cover story See the light-and-airy minimalist home of Graham Phillips – it’s seen many stars and celebrities come through its doors

115 A new perspective Use time away from home over the summer to see your property with fresh eyes

117 Designing a galley kitchen Cover story The best ways to add big impact to a small space

124 Shower screens Cover story Up-to-the-minute designs and new innovations for your bathroom

129 Ask our architect Q&A with TV’s George Clarke

90 Breaking the mould Cover story Forget traditional Mallorcan style; this contemporary modern villa shows just what can be done with a sky’s-the-limit budget

130 Building with glass Cover story Use folding doors, bespoke windows, conservatories and more to create a unique architectural feature

GRAND DESIGNS / SEPTEMBER 2011 /9