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This issue… Spotlight – Insightful articles

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January 2010 Express – A special news focus

A social affair Find plenty of home and interiors inspiration at these events and exhibitions On parade Discover the latest designs for your cooking, eating and bathing spaces Coffee table pleasures Leaf through one of these design books for décor ideas The grapevine Check out the latest kitchen and bathroom showroom openings

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Your Utopia – Exclusive home interiors Pole position Striking timbers, shapes

and colours interplay to fabulous effect in this imaginative family kitchen All for one A mix and match of kitchen furniture styles create the perfect combo that pleases all the family Simply chic White makes a striking choice for this kitchen diner in Hertfordshire Let it flow A nature-inspired scheme and a new layout that links this kitchen to the outdoors have resulted in an ergonomic and harmonious space Straight talking Smart colours and streamlined silhouettes combine to produce an uber-sleek ensuite

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Off the wall Wall-hung bathroom designs take to the fore In the mix We unveil the coolest sanitaryware offerings in the newest composite materials Trends 2010 Industry experts advise on the hottest products for the coming year Built-in Vs freestanding appliances Discern which style will best suit your kitchen scheme Stylishly clad A showcase of the best worksurface and splashback designs Gripping stuff Our design radar homes in on the best in statement handles

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