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News & reviews

14 On parade Discover the latest designs for your cooking, eating and bathing spaces 26 Showroom spotlight Check out the most recent kitchen and bathroom store openings happening in a town near you 143 Utopia out Go behind the scenes at industry events and celebrations 146 Design talk Designer Wayne Dance from InHouse chats to Utopia about kitchen design tips and ideas

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Planning & advice

COVER STORY 42 Heart of a home How to create the perfect family-friendly kitchen COVER STORY 54 Design for life Discover the latest specialist products for easy-to-use cooking and bathing spaces 64 Store and order Designing bathroom schemes with plenty of stylish storage COVER STORY 72 Oven ready Find out about the latest trends and innovations in microwave ovens 112 Ask the architect Write in to have your room layout devised by our expert 134 Dear Utopia Send in your design queries to us and you could win a prize

Offers & competitions

COVER STORY 34 Competition Enter to win your choice of designer bathroom furniture from Ambiance Bain worth up to £6,000 92 Utopia online Find out which kitchen and bathroom topics our experts are talking about this month, and discover the latest news and offers on our website www.utopiamag.co.uk 136 Subscriptions Save money and you could win a pair of elegant and versatile slate serving trays worth £50 when you subscribe to Utopia today Contents

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Shopping & style

82 Little luxuries Complete a sophisticated scheme with this pick of stylish accessories 102 Intelligence A smart selection of innovative products and hi-tech appliances 106 Kitchen showcase Cool cabinetry that will be making its way to a showroom near you soon COVER STORY 116 Easy elegance 25 simple updates to add an instant touch of glamour to your home interior 120 Bathroom showcase Beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces 126 Eco-conscious Up your home’s green credentials with these sustainable designs 138 Surface style Find the newest floor, wall and worktop coverings on the market

Real homes & interiors

COVER STORY 28 Natural habitat Take a look around Kelly Hoppen’s latest renovation project 36 Light entertainment Achieving a bright and airy place to cook and dine was the brief for this sophisticated kitchen 50 Lighter living Behind the familiar and traditional façade of this Victorian terrace lies an unexpectedly modern interior 60 Perfectly pitched Once their children had flown the nest, these homeowners decided to create their dream kitchen scheme 76 Delight in the details Inviting curves and materials enhance this petite kitchen

Lifestyle & inspiration

22 A social affair Find plenty of home and interiors ideas at these events 24 In print Set your creative juices flowing with this selection of food and design books, sure to tempt and inspire 84 KBB Show preview Exclusive showcase of the newest kitchen and bathroom products launching this spring 130 Fine dining TV chef Alan Coxon is in the mood for celebrating with a menu that uses seasonal ingredients 132 Décor destinations Commercial interiors packed with inspiration for your dining and bathing zones at home

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