This month in

Kitchen & Bathroom

Express - A special news focus

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The grapevine Revealing the latest news from the UK’s most glamorous kitchen and bathroom showrooms – this month you’ll discover new showroom openings from Falkirk to Canterbury

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On parade An extravaganza of brand new, highly desirable items for your home, including fashionably black brassware, expert cookware and summer accessories

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A social affair Your indispensable guide to the finest food fairs, design exhibitions and architectural events happening around the country this month

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Retreat Indulge your senses at the Capri Palace Hotel and Spa

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Dear Utopia All your kitchen and bathroom questions answered by Tony Nicholas, managing director of luxury retailer Nicholas Anthony

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Visit... Trendy home accessory haven The Perfect Pad in the city of Norwich

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Introducing. . . Jodie Bishop, a young designer from Cornwall whose glass creations are bursting with elegance and vibrancy

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Coffee table pleasures You will be enchanted by the world’s finest holiday escapes and inspired by the flavours of Morocco with July’s best books

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Must have Utopia’s ultimate guide to chic alfresco summer dining



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Your Utopia - Exclusive home interiors

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Welcome home A family home for the past twenty years, this much-loved cottage in Berkshire has been renovated to carry the interior into the 21st Century

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Making history Inspired by Georgian splendour, this deluxe new home acquired the perfect bespoke kitchen and bathrooms to enhance the grand glamour of the building

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London calling A bold and versatile kitchen space in this Knightsbridge home has taken the idea of city living to a whole new level. Discover how colour can be used to suit everyone

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One of a kind This daring kitchen, designed for a new family home in Middlesex, strikes a curvy balance between presence and practical elements. Utopia invites you behind the scenes of this unique kitchen design

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Perfectly professional

A period property in Hertfordshire has been given a ‘modern classic’ makeover to cater for a professional chef and his family’s needs 42Designer collection ...

Spotlight - Insightful articles

Classics - Utopia’s regular reads

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Bespoke beauty Bespoke kitchens are custom-made and styled to perfectly match your interior space and personal taste

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Style seekers When it comes to your shower, style is everything. Versatile and sleek shower designs can transform your bathroom

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Super-sized style For professional level quality and show-stopping style, look no further than super-sized appliances

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Tile style Pave the way for a fresh style in your kitchen with brand new, inspirational wall tiles

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Material matters The right use and combination of materials can transform your bathroom into the stunning, functional space you desire

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Designer collection Philippe Starck has created a collection that encourages us to ‘mix it up’

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Eco-conscious Expert advice and Utopia’s round-up of inspired green products

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Divine inspiration The chic interiors of Hotel Okura Amsterdam are sure to inspire

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Competition Your chance to win a fridge freezer from KitchenAid worth £3,000

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Subscriptions Subscribe to save 25% and win a water filter tap from Abode worth £319

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Utopia Reader Design Awards Draw us your kitchen or bathroom and you could win the chance for a specialist KBSA designer to make your dream reality

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Hub showcase Exciting new kitchen designs that you will want for your home

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Intelligence Check out the latest technology for your kitchen and bathroom

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Reader survey Complete our survey for your chance to win a Hansgrohe mirror worth £250

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Entertaining at home Alan Coxon entertains us with tales of Spain and special summer dishes

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Sanctuary showcase Wow-factor bathrooms in a range of styles to suit all homes

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Utopia out Behind the scenes at Grand Designs Live and this month’s best events

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Exit Lesley Taylor breathes new life into your bathroom with her top trends