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December 2009 Express – A special news focus

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On parade Discover the latest kitchen and bathroom designs to hit the shops A social affair Make a diary date for these inspirational food, home and festive shows The grapevine Showroom openings and refurbishments happening in a town near you Coffee table pleasures Treat yourself or a loved one to a great book this Christmas

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The look of luxe Exquisite finishes and an eye for detail create the wow factor in this countryside property Bright outlook A conservatory kitchen made a fabulous addition to this refurbished Georgian property Order restored This ‘mix and match’ kitchen provides a relaxed and organised space for all the family Family connections Rearranging walls enabled the perfect layout in this combined cooking, dining and living space

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Living hubs How to effortlessly combine facilities for a serene, multi-purpose kitchen New traditions Create a modern classic interior with tips on blending old and new Water love The latest generation of brassware aims for wellbeing with water, by providing an uplifting elemental experience Sleek & chic Maintain an air of calm in your kitchen with the latest devices to keep worksurfaces streamlined and clutter-free 20 of the best Utopia bathrooms They’re all packed with ideas, but which of these fabulous bathing spaces will be your favourite? Wired for sound Design-led radios, speakers and audio players to grace your schemes

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Competition Win one of three stay-clean shower enclosures from Lakes Bathrooms, worth up to £1,000 each Designer collection Utopia unveils the long-awaited and sure to be lustedafter kitchen by Philippe Starck Hub showcase A gallery of kitchens fresh from the design studios Intelligence Hi-tech gadgets and innovative appliances for those who like to be at the forefront of technology Eco-conscious Environmentally friendly designs to up your home’s green credentials Ask the architect Take tips from our expert as she devises two readers’ dream room schemes

Sanctuary showcase These bathroom products will be coming to a showroom near you soon Utopia online See what’s on offer at www.utopiamag.co.uk Introducing Showcasing the tableware designs of up-and-coming ceramicist Owen Wall Subscriptions Save up to 37% and be in with a chance to win a Brabantia bin, when you subscribe to Utopia today Dear Utopia Interior designer Lesley Taylor answers all your home décor questions Divine inspiration Find ideas for your own rooms within the luxurious interiors of the Dolder Grand hotel in Zurich Classics – Utopia’s regular reads57

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Entertaining at home TV celebrity chef Alan Coxon cooks up some festive flavours Little luxuries Gorgeous accessories for your dining, cooking and bathing spaces Surface style New coverings for worktops, walls, windows and floors Utopia out We go behind the scenes at industry events and celebrations Exit Kitchen designer Johnny Grey reveals his trend predictions for the coming year

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