This month in

Kitchen & Bathroom

Express - A special news focus

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The grapevine Utopia keeps you up to date with the latest showroom news from around the country. February’s highly anticipated highlights include Chalon’s brand new bespoke bathroom displays and De Dietrich’s latest appliance designs. Ochre showcases its stunning furniture, lighting and accessories in its new London home, and Bozberg Interiors celebrates being the new stockist of Milldue’s exclusive bathroom collection.

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On parade Head straight to this month’s round up of the latest and loveliest kitchen and bathroom products and accessories for your home

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A social affair There are a variety of exciting things happening this month to provide inspiration for your interior. Pay a visit to a European furniture fair or stay closer to home with an exciting antiques market and vineyard experience day

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Retreat Escape from the British winter and revitalise your senses in an exotic desert spa paradise in Bahrain

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Introducing... Nadia Sparham, a designer whose pretty and insightful cushions, tableware, wall hangings and murals will bring a smile to your face

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Visit... The Taylor’s Etc showroom in Cardiff for tiles, bathrooms and interior accessories that will enhance your home

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Coffee table pleasures Legendary German design, iconic fabric patterns and Mediterranean recipes form Utopia’s February recommended reads



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Your Utopia - Exclusive home interiors

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A history lesson A converted barn in Essex has been given a contemporary makeover with a kitchen that smacks of Italian style, minimalism and originality. The designer exclusively reveals how she achieved the exemplary look

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City living This north-London based property has been given an interior design and layout revamp to create an open-plan living space and sleek bathrooms with first-rate materials. The design team on the project tell Utopia how they transformed the home

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Storytelling A brand new home in Bath boasts a variety of bathrooms to suit a number of tastes and functions for its family members. Utopia takes you on a tour of three of the property’s luxurious wash spaces to reveal their design secrets

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A material world A combination of natural and man-made materials is the key to the slick and successful styling of this kitchen in a Hertfordshire family home. Find out how the design has two very distinct functions 98Hub showcase ...

Spotlight - Insightful articles

Classics - Utopia’s regular reads

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German genius What makes a German designed kitchen so special? Be captivated by a European influence and discover another world of kitchen design

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The great debate – standard mixers Vs innovative taps Trying to decide which type of tap will best suit your bathroom? Utopia has gathered the experts to reveal which you need...

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Cover up Don’t miss this collection of inspired wallcoverings for your kitchen, bathroom and dining areas that can be tailored to your interior style

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Shower power Advanced all-in-one shower panels and columns with the finest multifunctional technology provide a spa-like shower experience

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Making waves Discover the latest advanced microwave designs with stylish looks and cleverly convenient programmes to assist you in the kitchen

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Designer collection Marc Sadler has teamed up with Ideal Standard International to deliver the future of well-being in the bathroom

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Eco-conscious Fresh ideas for eco-friendly kitchen and bathroom accessories

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Divine inspiration Follow Utopia to the g hotel in Ireland for an inspirational insight into interior design

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Competition Your chance to win a luxury shower from Roman worth £4,025

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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 ideas a reality

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Intelligence The latest showcase of clever kitchen and bathroom product designs

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Hub showcase Utopia presents a selection of inspirational kitchen creations

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Subscriptions Subscribe to save 25% and win a Keuco pamper pack worth £280

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Entertaining at home Recreate the finest recipes from a traditional English eatery

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Must have Utopia’s choice mix of fabulous kitchen stools

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Sanctuary showcase A selection of show-stopping bathroom spaces to inspire

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Utopia out Utopia celebrates Ripples’ and Kaldewei’s new bathroom showrooms

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Exit Kitchen designer Simon Bray at gkdesign reveals his top design tips