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The grapevine Don’t miss this selection of new showrooms if you want to see and experience bathrooms and kitchens up close On parade Check out the latest kitchen and bathroom products on the market A social afair From flowers to food, and furniture to foreign property, make a date with this month’s most inspirational exhibitions and shows Cofee table pleasures Find a wealth of lifestyle ideas and interiors to admire within the pages of these lovely books Grand Designs preview We sneak a peek at the launches being unveiled at this year’s show

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Your Utopia – Exclusive home interiors

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A new perspective This 1900s property has been brought into the 21st century with a smart kitchen and dreamy bathing space A living kitchen A whole house renovation saw the creation of this supersized entertaining room with a sophisticated kitchen and utility area Beam me up A converted barn provides the dramatic setting for this classic kitchen that blends old with new

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From the water closet to the water lounge These luxurious bathrooms are places you’ll want to linger in longer Nature’s bounties Exclusive bathroom surfaces in semi-precious stone will dazzle and delight Action basins Kitchen sinks get a stylish and sociable makeover On tap Complete your luxury kitchen design with a boiling water and filter tap – we showcase a selection of the best Lighten the load Here are the latest laundry appliance innovations Top drawer A revolution is happening below the worktop. Where once there were doors, now there are drawers…

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Designer collection Revealing the new Colibrí mosaics by Sicis at Surface Tiles Hub showcase This gallery of kitchen styles are fresh from the design studios Intelligence Check out these smart appliances and hi-tech designs Competition Win a copper bath and basin worth £2,200 Eco-conscious Green oferings and environmentally friendly products Sanctuary showcase These designer bathrooms will be arriving at a showroom near you soon Introducing… Emerging talent Ali Siavoshi showcases his innovative lighting designs

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Subscriptions Save 20% when you subscribe to Utopia today Dear Utopia Write in to have your interior design questions answered Divine inspiration Utopia admires the amazing views at the Silken Puerta América Hotel in Madrid Entertaining at home TV chef Alan Coxon cooks up some tasty recipes using the reputedly aphrodisiacal asparagus Little luxuries Fabulous accessories to complete your room schemes Surface style Utopia rounds up the newest in tiles, floorings and wallcoverings Hot spot A selection of the latest designer towel rails and radiators

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Wash zone Discover the newest feature brassware for your kitchen and bathroom Utopia out A personal look at recent industry events and celebrations Exit We talk to interior designer Beverley Spyer-Holmes, who gives us her top room scheming tips

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