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News & reviews

12 On parade Discover the latest designs for your cooking, eating and bathing spaces 24 Showroom spotlight Check out the most recent kitchen and bathroom store openings happening in a town near you 128 Utopia out Go behind the scenes at industry events and celebrations 130 Design talk Brian Grey from Ideal Standard chats to Utopia about key forthcoming bathroom trends

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Planning & advice

26 COVER STORY A splash of colour Hot hues and how to use them in your bathing spaces 34 COVER STORY Natural beauty Discover the latest grains and finishes for contemporary-style timber kitchens 52 COVER STORY Luxe for less Entry-level kitchens and bathrooms prove that good design isn’t reserved for elite ranges 68 COVER STORY Spring clean Find out about the latest trends and innovations in dishwashers 90 Ask the architect Write in to have your room layout devised by our expert

Offers & competitions

41 COVER STORY Competition Enter to win your choice of shower enclosure worth up to £3,000 102 Utopia online Find out which kitchen and bathroom topics our experts are talking about this month, and discover the latest news and offers on our website www.utopiamag.co.uk 106 Subscriptions Save money and you could win a Denby dinnerware set worth £124 when you subscribe to Utopia today 104 COVER STORY Reader survey Answer a few questions about yourself and Utopia and enter to win a Vita Audio R4 integrated music system worth up to £650 Contents

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Shopping & style

80 Kitchen showcase Cool designs coming to a showroom near you soon 86 Intelligence A smart selection of innovative products and hi-tech appliances 92 Bathroom showcase Beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces 98 Little luxuries Complete a sophisticated room scheme with this pick of stylish accessories 100 Eco-conscious Up your home’s green credentials with these sustainable designs 114 COVER STORY Dining companions Prop up a breakfast bar in style with this array of designer barstools 119 Surface style Find the newest floor, wall and worktop coverings on the market

Real homes & interiors

44 Out with the old These homeowners knocked down their bungalow and built an ultra-contemporary property in its place, complete with a nature-inspired open-plan kitchen 62 Peace and light A windowless bathroom in this waterfront Surrey property now boasts views of the Thames and a sophisticated and tranquil scheme 80 The art of modern Mixing the best of both worlds, contemporary details and a bright setting keep this classic dark wood kitchen design feeling fresh and inviting 108 Dear Utopia Send in your interior design queries to us and you could win a prize worth more than £100

Lifestyle & inspiration

20 A social affair Find plenty of home and interiors ideas this month at these events and exhibitions 22 In print Set your creative juices flowing with this selection of food and design books, sure to tempt and inspire 110 COVER STORY Décor destinations Commercial interiors packed with inspiration for your dining and bathing zones 116 Fine dining TV chef Alan Coxon is in the mood for spring with a menu using colourful and seasonal ingredients

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