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T h e o n l yk i t c h e n a n d b a t h r o o m m a g a z i n e d e d i c a t e d t o l u x u r y

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COVER IMAGE: +Segmento and +Integration kitchen from Poggenpohl. Pictured in Polar White GC Glass with Walnut HG timber. From £40,000. 01727 738 100 www.poggenpohl.com

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REAL HOMES

24EXTRAVAGENT ELEGANCE The owners of this new-build property in Surrey knew exactly what they wanted out of their kitchen and with the help of a designer they achieved their every dream

48RUSTIC RETREAT This bachelor homeowner frequently entertains, his ideals of high-end convenience, warm tones and textures have resulted in a rich masculine apartment and many complements from his guests

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LIVING&LEISURE

8DESIGN ICON Classic designs for your wishlist brought to light

14SPOTLIGHT News on the latest designs showrooms, kitchen and bathrooms

88DESIGNERS’ SECRETS Professional tips for a polished finish in your kitchen and bathroom

92COMPETITION One lucky reader will win a Grey tinted textured shower enclosure from Float Glass Design worth £2,500

94SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Save money when you subscribe and you could win a MessageR DAB/FM radio from Roberts Radio

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108 THE ADVICE HUB Professionals from the kitchen and bathroom industries point you in the right direction

32BUYERS’ GUIDE – TUMBLE DRYERS The latest products are examined offering you a host of sophisticated features to make doing the laundry easier

38SPLASH OUT We show you a selection of sinks and taps to complete your kitchen

96KITCHEN SHOWCASE Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon

102BATHROOM SHOWCASE Brand new beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces

BATHROOM SPECIAL 57If you want advice on completely re-designing a bathroom or just want some inspiration for updating an existing one we have compiled over 30-pages of bathroom luxury for you. To help you source your perfect products we have also included a list of useful contacts to help make sure everything runs smoothly

118 Little luxuries A selection of the latest gifts and accessories to add that final flourish to your interiors

120 Kitchen connections These fabulous soft furnishings and items of furniture will help you to create a perfectly co-ordinated open-plan setting

122 In Print This selection of design and cookery books is sure to tempt and inspire

124 Fine dining Up your game and delight your guests with these tried and tested favourites

127 Food notes Our new series on cookery schools – this month we look at the Tante Marie Culinary Academy

128 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden, and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions, and come home brimming with inspiration

130 Design talk Up-close and personal with interior designer Sophie Paterson

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