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News & reviews

14 On parade Discover the newest designs on the market for your cooking and bathing spaces 20 Showroom spotlight Find out about the UK’s latest kitchen and bathroom store openings 22 Designer collection We showcase the new INDada kitchen 100 Introducing Up-and-coming illustrator Michelle Mason talks about her creations 140 Utopia out Come behind the scenes at industry events and celebrations 146 Design talk Architect and designer of Poggenpohl’s newest kitchen, Hadi Teherani chats to Utopia about kitchen design

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Planning & advice

COVER STORY 34 A growing trend Blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces with a nature-inspired kitchen COVER STORY 54 Luxe finishes Make some material gains with the newest in exotic and exclusive surface options for elegant kitchens and bathrooms COVER STORY 76 Bathing beauties There will be no quick dips with these space-savvy, style-setting and soul-satisfying bathtubs COVER STORY 88 The chill factor Discover the latest technologies and trends in freezers

Offers & competitions

114 Utopia online Catch up on the latest news and offers and share your views on our website www.utopiamag.co.uk 132 Subscriptions Save money when you subscribe today and you could win a food processor worth £240 COVER STORY 134 Reader design award Draw your dream kitchen and you could win £10,000 worth of kitchen furniture Contents

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Shopping & style

52 Little luxuries Complete an elegant scheme with this pick of stylish accessories 62 On reflection Find a mirror to suit your space with this comprehensive selection COVER STORY 70 Intelligence Technophiles will love this selection of innovative products COVER STORY 84 Poolside glamour Poolside is the place to be with these indulgent offerings 92 Bathroom showcase Beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces 104 Kitchen showcase Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon 112 Surface style Check out these new coverings for floors, walls and worktops

Real homes & interiors

28 A new era Walls were knocked down to make way for a family-friendly kitchen space in this 1930s home 42 Ask the architect Write in to have your room layout created by our expert 46 Fine tuning Moving into a new home gave these homeowners the chance to devise their own dream kitchen design 66 A sense of belonging Opting to renovate not relocate, these homeowners reconfigured their downstairs layout to create a kitchen diner with garden views 102 Dear Utopia Our expert answers your interior design queries

Lifestyle & inspiration

COVER STORY 116 Kitchen connections Fabulous furniture and furnishings for perfectly co-ordinated open-plan kitchen schemes 122 Fine dining This delicious Indian menu was created using superfoods and superspices – who knew healthy eating could taste so good? 124 Décor destinations These hotels are packed with inspiration for your dining and bathing spaces at home 128 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions 130 In print A selection of design books sure to tempt and inspire

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