This month in

Kitchen & Bathroom

Express - A special news focus

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The grapevine Luxurious showrooms are opening, expanding and unveiling new and unmissable displays around the country. In the spotlight this month is Kaldewei’s first UK showroom, Formica’s new home in London, Bubbles’ refurbished space in Essex and David Hick’s Jersey-based expansion

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On parade The latest and most sought after kitchen and bathroom products and accessories on parade in all their glory

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A social affair Make a special place in your diary for the exhibitions, fairs, auctions and cookery courses that will inspire you with ideas for your kitchen and bathroom

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Retreat The New Forest in Hampshire harbours a serene super spa, where a divine and calming experience awaits

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Introducing... Spanish designer Hector Serrano, who creates products and concepts full of energy and innovation from his London-based studio

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Visit... Design Works, an interior design and accessory haven in Grantham, for all of your design needs

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Coffee table pleasures Escape around the world, view vintage furniture and discover the wonderful world of the extension in this month’s must-reads



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Your Utopia - Exclusive home interiors

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Back to the future A vivid hue, high gloss reflective materials and a taste for space age...welcome to a one-off kitchen design unlike any other

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The art of architecture The open-plan kitchen and bathroom in this new property in Hampstead are internal spaces in themselves and enhance their surrounding architecture

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Bespoke beauty A beautiful kitchen in this large home in Buckinghamshire comprises bespoke elements to create an enchanting and modern space for family and friends

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Super space Exuding beauty and function, this kitchen in a west London home, uses the Walnut and Silver collection from Smallbone to provide ample space for storage and large social gatherings 34Designer collection ...

Spotlight - Insightful articles

Classics - Utopia’s regular reads

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Design trends 2008 With a new year upon us, designers and retailers are revealing what to expect in 2008 in all areas of the kitchen and bathroom

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The great debate - colourful Vs neutral appliances Vibrant and neutral coloured appliances are put under the spotlight by a range of designers and experts, which will you choose?

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Island paradise The kitchen island is a stunning focal feature and functional piece of furniture, explore an array of island materials and shapes

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Wet and wild Embrace freedom and movement in a luxury wetroom that can take you to another level of open-plan living

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Quick on the drawer Innovative and stylish, the latest warming drawers offer huge benefits

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Designer collection Porsche and Poggenpohl have designed a masculine kitchen concept

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Eco-conscious Energy efficient, recyclable and sustainable products not to be missed

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Subscriptions Subscribe to save 30% and win Couture Beauty sets worth £50 each

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Divine inspiration Inspiration awaits behind the doors of this hotel in Switzerland

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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 idea a reality

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Intelligence Smart and sophisticated products and accessories for your home

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Hub showcase Four sensational kitchen room sets to inspire

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Competition Your chance to win KitchenAid appliances worth £6,000

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Entertaining at home Recreate delicious cuisine fit for a Scottish castle dining experience

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Must have A celebration of sensational stemware

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Sanctuary showcase Luxurious and decadent, these bathroom designs are not to be missed

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Sanctuary Quench thirsty winter skin with luscious body moisturisers

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Utopia out Utopia took a trip to Pedini’s showroom and the BMA conference

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Exit Materials guru Chris Lefteri reveals his top trends