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News & reviews

14 On parade Discover the latest and soonto-launch designs for your cooking, dining and bathing spaces 24 Showroom spotlight Find out about the UK’s newest kitchen and bathroom store openings 26 Designer collection Check out Carlo Colombo’s elegant new sanitaryware pieces for Antonio Lupi 118 Introducing Up-and-coming textile designer Donna Wilson shows off her quirky creations 140 Utopia out Go behind the scenes at industry events and celebrations 146 Design talk We chat to designer Simon Taylor about kitchen planning

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Planning & advice

COVER STORY 38 Get in the zone Find out how zoning can maximise your rooms, and how simple it is to do too! 58 Ask the architect Write in to have your ideal scheme devised by our expert COVER STORY 62 Shapely sanitaryware Streamline your spaces with multipurpose pieces COVER STORY 80 The return of the pantry Larders are back and more stylish and practical than ever COVER STORY 96 Come dine with me These nifty appliances will ease life in the kitchen when entertaining or eating in

Offers & competitions

COVER STORY 75 Utopia competition Enter now and you could win a colourful fridge worth £800 COVER STORY 101 Utopia competition We’re offering the chance to win a Smeg range oven worth £3,000 in your choice of colour 108 Utopia online Catch up on the latest news and offers on our website www.utopiamag.co.uk COVER STORY 130 Reader design award One lucky winner will win the kitchen of their dreams 134 Subscriptions A designer cutlery set could be yours when you subscribe to Utopia today Contents

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Shopping & style

46 Extracting attention From glamorous glass to graceful steel, these ventilation hoods are works of art 68 Little luxuries Stylish accessories to complete your kitchens and bathrooms 90 Intelligence Gadget fans and tech lovers will love these innovative offerings 94 Eco-conscious Environmentally friendly products that pair sustainability with style 102 Bathroom showcase These lustworthy spaces are sure to fire your imagination 110 Kitchen showcase Find inspiration in these beautiful kitchen settings 136 Surface style Whether you’re looking for worktops, floorwear or wallcoverings, there are plenty of ideas here

Real homes & interiors

COVER STORY 30 Material reign A dated Georgian property was transformed with luxurious fittings and a modern layout 52 A perfect fit These homeowners wanted a traditional yet ultra-glam kitchen in their 1930s manor house 70 Home comforts A family friendly kitchen was called for in this Victorian terrace 86 Not by halfs An awkwardly shaped kitchen is united with a creative scheme

Lifestyle & inspiration

20 A social affair For furnishings, flowers, food or fun, there are plenty on events to enjoy this month 22 In print You’ll find plenty of dining and design ideas in this selection of books COVER STORY 76 Kitchen connection Fabulous furnishings for open-plan kitchen diners and lounges 120 Fine dining Perfect for lunch in the sun, these delicious recipes are low in calories COVER STORY 124 Décor destinations Amazing interiors from around the world to inspire your schemes at home

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