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FEBRUARY 2012

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The only kitchen and bathroom magazine dedicated to luxury design

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DESIGN TRENDS 2012 DESIGNERS’ PREDICTIONS

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BUYERS’ GUIDE INTEGRATED COFFEE MACHINES

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REAL HOMES

24NATURE’S WAY An organic approach has been taken to the design of this stylish open-plan Kensington townhouse

68THE ART OF LIVING WELL With demanding careers and two grown-up children, the owners of this kitchen wanted a design that was both functional and effortlessly chic

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FEATURES

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REGULARS

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LIVING&LEISURE

34BUYERS’ GUIDE – INTEGRATED COFFEE MACHINES We investigate integrated coffee machines to offer you all you need to know to decide on the product that’s just right for you

42DESIGN TRENDS 2012 What’s hot in the kitchen and big in the bathroom for 2012

54WIGMORE ST SPECIAL We take a trip to London’s Wigmore Street and explore the epicentre of the UK kitchen and bathroom scene

80PAMPER PARTY You don’t need to leave the house to enjoy fabulous spa treatments, using stylish hi-tech equipment available for the home

12DESIGN ICON Classic designs for your wishlist brought to light

14SPOTLIGHT News on the latest showrooms, designs and kitchen and bathroom events

76ASK THE DESIGNER Readers’ kitchens and bathrooms designed by our experts

90COMPETITION One lucky reader will win a hand-crafted bespoke kitchen table designed by Barnes of Ashburton worth £3,000

92DEAR UTOPIA Write in to Lesley Taylor for help with your home décor queries

94KITCHEN SHOWCASE Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon

98BATHROOM SHOWCASE Brand new beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces

102SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Save money when you subscribe and you could win an all inclusive stay at the Watermark resort in the Cotswolds worth £1.000

104ECO CONCIOUS Stylish enivronmentally -friendly products for your home

106 THE ADVICE HUB Professionals from the kitchen and bathroom industries point you in the right direction

116 Little luxuries A selection of the latest gifts and accessories to add that final flourish to your interiors

118 Spa spot Luxury inspiration for your bathing spaces at home

120 Kitchen connections These fabulous soft furnishings and items of furniture will help you to create a perfectly co-ordinated open-plan setting

124 Fine dining Eat yourself to health with these delicious detox recipes

127 Food notes Our new series on cookery schools – this month we look at The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Les Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

128 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden, and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions, and come home brimming with inspiration

130 Design talk Up-close and personal with designers Ludovica+Roberto Palomba of Palomba Sefrafini Associati

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