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OCTOBER 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

Annual Design Special Edition Cutting-edge styles revealed

Up-close and personal with Philippe Starck

AWARD WINNERBESTBATHROOM

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REAL HOMES

20 REFLECTIVE MOOD Dark hi-gloss surfaces bring glamour and drama to the compact kitchen and dining area of this modern London townhouse

38STEEL APPEAL Stainless steel is the first choice for professional chefs, but it can seem a little sterile in a home environment. Use it with flair, however, it’s every bit as sleek and sensual as it is practical

74NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T This exquisite kitchen has been designed to disappear behind closed doors

88LITTLE GEM Semi-precious carnelian stones from Mauritius provide a stunning centrepiece to this bespoke ash kitchen

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Bathroom surfaces & materials for today’s lifestyles

BUYERS’ GUIDE TO

INDUCTION HOBS

All you need to know to make the right choice

DESIGNERS’ INSPIRATIONInternationaldesignersrevealwhat’sbehindtheir creativity

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COVER IMAGE: Minotti Cucine Gandhara kitchen from Tsunami see page 74

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