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NOVEMBER 2011

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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 d e s i g n

The only kitchen and bathroom magazine dedicated to luxury design

Hot stuff In the groove with bathroom heating

NOVEMBER 2011

BUYERS’ GUIDE TO RANGE COOKERS

WIN!ACHROME 3-IN-1 KETTLE

TAP WORTH £1000

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REAL HOMES

18 VARIETY AND SPICE A couple who love cooking and entertaining specified a kitchen with a variety of places to eat, these included a casual breakfast bar, teppan-yaki station and grill and a formal dining table

36STYLE IN A NUTSHELL The latest hi-tech gadgetery is wrapped in a shell of hand-crafted walnut to sit comfortably in a 300-year-old Georgian home

70 WORLD-CLASS LUXURY Leading interior designer Blanca Sanchez drew on the latest global trends to create a kitchen and several bathrooms for welltravelled clients who are accustomed to the very finest international hotels

80 COLOUR CONFIDENCE With her natural flair for design, artist Caroline Orzabel knew that deep red cabinets would be the perfect foil for the muted stone walls of her converted coach house

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COVER IMAGE: Glazed ceramic Camelot Deco tiles from the Kibak range by the Kibak Studio for Ann Sacks – see page 24

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FEATURES

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REGULARS

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LIVING&LEISURE

24ON THE SURFACE Showcasing the latest surface choices for your kitchen

44 WARM ALL OVER With so many attractive energy -efficient towel rails and radiators on the market chosing bathroom heating products has never been easier

54 BUYERS’ GUIDE – RANGE COOKERS The latest and not-to-be-missed classics in range cookers are examined, helping you to make an informed choice

64 DESIGNER COLLECTION Exclusive interview and the first UK presentation of architect Naghi Habib’s revolutionary Level45 bathroom collection for Falper

895-STEPS TO YOUR DREAM KITCHEN In the final part of this special five part series on creating your ideal kitchen we focus on clearing

104KITCHEN SHOWCASE Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon

110BATHROOM SHOWCASE Brand-new and beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces

12ON PARADE Discover the newest designs on the market

94COMPETITION Four lucky winners can win a Chrome Minerva 3-in-1 Kettle tap worth £998 from Franke

96 DEAR UTOPIA Write in to Lesley Taylor for help with your home décor queries

98 BACK ISSUES Find specific advice and complete your Utopia collection here

99SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Save money when you subscribe and you could win an exclusive bathroom set from Vipp worth £500

100 ASK THE DESIGNER Readers’ kitchens and bathrooms designed by our experts

116INTELLIGENCE Technophiles will love this selection of innovative products

118THE ADVICE HUB Professionals from the industry point you in the right direction

128 Little luxuries A selection of the latest accessories to dress your inspirational interiors

130 Colourful culinary style Jazz-up your kitchen with these strikingly colourful accessories

134 Kitchen connections Fabulous furniture and furnishings and items of furniture will help you to create a perfectly co-ordinated open-plan setting

136 Fine dining This Autumnal menu provides warm and hearty recipes for all to enjoy

139 Food notes Insider’s secrets from the professionals

140 Spa spot Luxury inspiration for your bathing spaces at home

142 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden, and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions

144 Out & About Come behind the scenes with us at industry celebrations

146 Design talk Up close and personal with director of Living in Space, Anita Kohn

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