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NEWS & REVIEWS

12 On parade Discover the newest designs on the market 96 Kitchen showcase Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon 100 Bathroom showcase Brand-new and beautiful ideas for you bathing spaces 104 Choose with confidence Members of the KBSA and BMA offer advice on topical issues

ADVICE & STYLE

22 COVER STORY Exotic influences From rich and rustic to cool, calm and collected – luxury interiors are inspired by our travels 68 COVER STORY On tap – the buyers’ guide to filtered, boiling, chilled or even sparkling taps 79 5-steps to your dream kitchen The second in a series of five special features – this issue we we focus on preparation 90 Ask the designer Reader’s kitchens and bathrooms designed by our experts

OFFERS & COMPETITIONS

84 COVER STORY Reader design award Don’t miss out on your chance to draw your dream scheme as you could win £10,000 worth of Nolte kitchen furniture 88 Back issues If you’re looking for advice on a specific topic or want to complete your Utopia collection, you can order previous issues here 89 Subscriptions Save money when you subscribe today and you could win a luxury bathroom package containing a laundry bin and towels worth £415 94 Competition Three lucky winners will each win £1,000 to spend on an enclosure from Lakes Bathrooms

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REAL HOMES & INTERIORS

16 COVER STORY Perfect planning Rather than trying to fit a dream kitchen into an existing room, it can pay dividends to have a whole new space built from scratch 60 COVER STORY Twice as nice This two-tone kitchen effortlessly combines classic charm with cutting-edge integrated appliances 74 COVER STORY To the manor barn This couple decided to extend and invest in their Cotswolds home to enhance their lifestyle

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ECO SPECIAL

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36 COVER STORY Eco-luxury The building of two spectacular homes entails far more thought when it is an eco modern masterpiece 42 Eco conscious Sustainability and style go hand-in-hand with these environmentally-friendly products for your home 50 Ethically minded Utopia chats to Joe Burns, co-founder of Oliver Burns Interiors about ethical standards in interior design 54 COVER STORY Green machines Help the environment by equipping your home with the latest innovative energy- and water-saving products

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114 Natural world Get back to nature with this selection of products using natural materials 116 Kitchen connections Fabulous furniture and sensational furnishings for perfectly co-ordinated open-plan kitchen schemes 118 Fine dining Enjoying seasonal produce is easy at this time of year – let nature’s larder delight 122 In print For design inspiration and ideas, here’s our guide to this month’s essential reads 124 Décor destinations These hotels, spas and bars are packed with inspiration for the schemes in your dining and bathing spaces at home 126 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions 128 Out and about Come behind the scenes with us at industry celebrations 130 Design talk Furniture designer-maker Bill Garvey offers his top tips for creating beautiful interiors

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