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Grapevine A selection of the latest kitchen and bathroom showroom openings and refurbishments On parade Check out the newest fixtures and fittings for your bathing spaces and kitchen areas. A social affair Pop along to one of these lifestyle shows to enjoy food, home and garden inspiration and a jolly good day out! Coffee table pleasures This month’s reads are packed with irresistible recipes and awe-inspiring interiors

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conservatory kitchen acts as a multi-purpose living space for the whole family As you like it A new extension provided the ideal space for a new kitchen, and a reason for staying put in this property Summertime… and the living is easy When it came to redesigning the kitchen in this coastal holiday home, a logical layout and appliances with intuitive controls were a must

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Clearly better Essential advice on creating the perfect conservatory kitchen Less is more Find all the style guidance you need on furnishing a new wetroom Wall of plenty Could an appliance wall or storage wardrobe be the right plan for your kitchen? To bidet or not to bidet? There’s more going on in the realm of bidets than you might imagine! Smooth operator Appliances are turning super sleek as the streamlined kitchen trend takes hold Picture perfect Cool kitchen cupboards adorned with photographic images and screenprinted designs

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Designer collection We unveil the new Axor bathing collection created by Patricia Urquiola for Hansgrohe Competition Win baths and basins from Victoria + Albert worth more than £3,000! Hub showcase These kitchen cabinetry styles will be coming to a showroom near you soon Intelligence Smart appliances and gadgets galore can be found here Eco-conscious See how the latest environmentally friendly designs can up the green credentials of your home Ask the architect Expert Margaret Brewczynska plans readers’ bathrooms and kitchens, plus she advises on which layouts will work best and why

Sanctuary showcase Fresh from the design studios, this gallery of bathing spaces are sure to give you a few ideas Introducing We talk to up-and-coming furniture designer Jason Heap about his tables and talents Subscriptions Save 20% when you subscribe to Utopia today, and you will be entered in our draw to win a prize too Dear Utopia Interior designer Lesley Taylor solves your room scheming and product sourcing dilemmas Divine inspiration Utopia admires the views at the Linthwaite House Hotel in the heart of the Lake District Entertaining at home Food aficionado Alan is in the mood for a Spanish summer Classics – Utopia’s regular reads38

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Little luxuries Find the finishing touches for your rooms in this array of accessories Surface style Whatever the plane, we have it covered with our round-up of the newest tiles, floorings, worktops and wall finishes Wash zone Discover the latest batch of brassware ready to crown your basins, sinks, baths and showers Hotspot A selection of the best feature towel rails, artful radiators and funky fans Utopia out Go behind the scenes with a personal look at recent industry events and celebrations Exit Designer Paul Flowers from Grohe reveals his top five bathroom design tips

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