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News & reviews

14 On parade Discover the newest designs on the market for your kitchen and bathrooms 76 Bathroom showcase Brand-new and beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces 86 Designer collection We unveil the new Olivia sanitaryware by Giulio Iacchetti for Ceramica Globo 90 Kitchen showcase Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon 108 Choose with confidence Members of the KBSA and BMA offer advice on topical issues 146 Design talk Architect and TV presenter George Clarke chats to Utopia about kitchen and bathroom planning

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Advice & style

26 COVER STORY Where the heart is How to design a homely and welcoming kitchen that can serve as the centre of family life 46 Home on the range Get the lowdown on choosing a range oven and discover the latest models on the market 60 COVER STORY The heat is on Discover the options for a creating a cosy home with our heating guide 98 Eco-conscious Up your home’s green credentials with these stylish and sustainable designs 100 Intelligence Technophiles will love this selection of innovative products

Offers & competitions

53 COVER STORY Utopia competition Try your luck at winning this Stove range cooker in black or champagne from Appliances Online worth up to £1,430 64 COVER STORY Utopia competition This month, one lucky winner will receive a choice of shower enclosure, tray and valve from Novellini worth up to £3,000 84 Dear Utopia Write in to interior designer Lesley Taylor to have your home décor queries answered, and you could even win the star letter prize 105 Subscriptions Save money when you subscribe today and you could win a Cuisinart pan set worth £200 Contents

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Real homes & interiors

20 Decisions, decisions… A huge kitchen provided a wealth of design possibilities 36 Grand ideas An elegant room created for easy entertaining was the brief behind this classical kitchen diner 42 Ask the designers Write in to have your room layout created by our experts 54 Into the deep Proving that dark and dramatic décor can work in an internal bathroom with a lack of natural light, this master ensuite has an exotic and atmospheric appeal 70 Let there be light A glazed kitchen extension helped to give these homeowners the bright, airy and modern kitchen space they were after living&leisure see p115

118 Little luxuries Add the final flourish to your schemes with this pick of the latest accessories 120 Fine dining Award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry shares a special dinner party menu 124 Food notes Culinary news, views and to-dos for winter 126 COVER STORY Elegant entertaining Perfect for festive feasts, prepare a setting to impress your guests with this array of dining tables and crockery 136 In print This selection of design and cookery books is sure to tempt and inspire 138 Surface style Check out these recently launched coverings for floors, walls and worktops 140 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions 142 Décor destinations These hotels, spas and bars are packed with inspiration for the schemes in your dining and bathing spaces at home 144 Out and about Come behind the scenes with us at industry celebrations

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