This month in

Kitchen & Bathroom

Express - A special news focus

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The grapevine Don’t miss this selection of fabulous new showrooms from around the country.

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On parade Like you, here at Utopia we adore great design. We proudly present the latest interior accessories to make yours a happy home

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A social affair Prepare your diary for this month’s crucial exhibitions and the highly anticipated Milan furniture fair.

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Retreat Blissful Barbados is the perfect location for this spa resort, offering a five-star pampering paradise not to be missed

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Dear Utopia Utopia presents Tony Nicholas, managing director of luxury kitchen and bathroom retailer Nicholas Anthony, as our new monthly expert. Write to Tony with your kitchen and bathroom questions

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Visit... Head to cultural Cambridge where you’ll discover Divertimenti, a store brimming with tempting kitchen and dining accessories

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Introducing. . . Textile and surface designer Annette Taylor-Anderson, who is set for interior design stardom with her bold and graphic prints

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Coffee table pleasures Lose yourself in a book with this month’s essential reads

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Must have Don’t miss Utopia’s selection of soul-lifting candles

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Your Utopia - Exclusive home interiors

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Breaking the boundaries A grand Edwardian family home in Surrey was given the ultimate kitchen makeover when the original layout was opened into one large space, to become the heart of the house

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Form and function An impressive Georgian house in rural Hertfordshire now features a bespoke kitchen with a multitude of functions to indulge the family’s passions for food and entertaining

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On the edge Situated on the River Thames in London, this four-storey property has been refurbished with bespoke kitchen and bathroom designs that go hand in hand with their waterside surroundings

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The perfect blend This very white, very bright modern-day kitchen blends into its surroundings and has all the functions the Archer family could want and need

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The perfect palette

Beautiful sculptures and colourful artwork are the inspirations behind this unique kitchen design in a contemporary London family home

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Let there be light

A new sun-lit extension provides the perfect space for this stylish and family-friendly kitchen, which boasts a vast island for open-plan living 142 Sanctuary showcase ...

Spotlight - Insightful articles

Classics - Utopia’s regular reads

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Fast forward What will kitchens and bathrooms look like in the future? Utopia questions the experts to discover the colours, styles and materials that will transform these all-important rooms in your home

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The great debate – the rainfall Vs the power shower The water flow from your shower is an essential part of the bathroom. Should you opt for the soft and natural effect of the rainfall shower or go all out for an invigorating power shower experience?

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The perfect fit Stylish, streamlined built-in ovens look fabulous in a range of kitchens and provide advanced functions for mouth-watering results. Utopia presents the very best models available

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Come dine with me The rise of the open-plan all-in-one kitchen and dining area continues, due to its ability to become the hub of the home through its social, aesthetic and practical appeal

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Designer collection Renowned furniture and fabric designer Giorgio Saporiti has launched a colourful tile collection perfect for kitchens and bathrooms

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Eco-conscious A brand new expert advice column joins this month’s green accessories

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Divine inspiration Discover how to create a relaxed ambience and use cutting edge design at home as revealed by K West Hotel & Spa

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Competition Your chance to win a luxurious bathroom suite from Imperial Bathrooms worth more than £5,000

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Utopia Reader Design Awards Draw us your dream kitchen or bathroom and you could win the chance for a specialist KBSA designer to make your dream reality

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Hub showcase Inspiring kitchens with the wow factor grace this month’s showcase

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Intelligence Be smart and technology-friendly around the home with the latest and best innovations

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Subscriptions Subscribe to save 25% and win a KitchenAid breakfast set worth £300

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Reader offer Your chance to win a Retro fridge freezer from Electra worth £499

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Sanctuary showcase Stunning bathrooms that will call to be your dream sanctuary space

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Utopia out Utopia reveals a new showroom and a showroom’s first birthday

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Exit Interior designer Larissa Stockton reveals her top kitchen tips

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