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THIS MONTH…

JANUARY 2012

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J a n u a r y

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CONSUMER MAGAZINE

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T h e o n l yk i t c h e n a n d b a t h r o o m m a g a z i n e d e d i c a t e d t o l u x u r y d e s i g n

The only kitchen and bathroom magazine dedicated to luxury design

JANUARY 2012

EXCLUSIVE

New state-of-the-art concrete kitchen with built-in herb garden

WINBESPOKEKITCHENFURNITUREWORTH

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MADE-TOMEASURE

Bespoke kitchen details made exclusively for you

Yes chef!

The UK’s top chefs share their professional tips

BUYERS’

GUIDE Side-by-side fridge freezers

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Bathing beauties

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COVER IMAGE: Double ended Aegean bath by Ashton & Bentley - see page 64

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REAL HOMES

18LIGHT FANTASTIC Explore a stylish kitchen which demonstrates that by considering details such as lighting at the start of the layout, you can achieve the exact look you require

34PALE AND INTERESTING Achieving the perfect all-white kitchen isn’t easy, but with the help of a gifted designer the results can really be breathtaking

74COLONIAL CHARM A classic design crafted from first-rate materials is just the ticket for an imposing room with very high ceilings and abundant natural light

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FEATURES

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REGULARS

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LIVING&LEISURE

24BUYERS’ GUIDE – AMERICAN-STYLE FRIDGE FREEZERS We investigate fridge freezers that offer enough storage space for the largest family, helping you to make an informed choice

40YES CHEF! These top chefs tell you about their favourite products as well as providing some excellent cooking tips

48DESIGNER COLLECTION Exclusive interview with Austrian designer Martin Steininger in which he discusses his innovative and adaptable Concrete Kitchen

54MADE-TO-MEASURE Do you want a kitchen that noone in the world has and is exclusively for you? Then step into the world of the truly original...

64BATHING BEAUTIES Enjoy a long languorous soak in our favourite stylish baths of the moment with waterfall taps to match

90KITCHEN SHOWCASE Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon

96BATHROOM SHOWCASE Brand new beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces

12ON PARADE Discover the newest designs on the market

80COMPETITION Three lucky readers will each win a £1,000 voucher to spend on bespoke furniture from Jali

82DEAR UTOPIA Write in to Lesley Taylor for help with your home décor queries

84BACK ISSUES Find specific advice and complete your Utopia collection here

85SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Save money when you subscribe and you could win a Maia Satinjet Handset, plus accessories from Methven worth £400

86ASK THE DESIGNER Readers’ kitchens and bathrooms designed by our experts

102INTELLIGENCE Technophiles will love this selection of innovative products

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

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

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

118 Trends Pauline Heffernan owner of Coco Design reveals one of the hottest trends for this forthcoming year

120 Fine dining Impress your guests this New Year’s Eve with this quick and easy finger food – leaving you time to get-on-down and party

124 Food notes Insider’s secrets from the professionals, this month we look at fish

126 Spa spot Luxury inspiration for your bathing spaces at home

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 architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud

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