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News & reviews

12 On parade Discover the newest designs on the market for your cooking and bathing spaces 18 Designer collection We showcase the new Iris kitchen by Antoine Fritsch for Mobalpa 76 Kitchen showcase Chic cabinetry that is on its way to a showroom near you soon 88 Bathroom showcase Brand-new and beautiful ideas for your bathing spaces 109 Showroom spotlight Find out about the UK’s latest kitchen and bathroom store openings 144 Choose with confidence Members of the KBSA and BMA offer advice on topical issues 146 Design talk Ethan Gil, design manager at Evitavonni comments on kitchen trends

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Advice & style

30 COVER STORY Living the life Create an inviting, laid-back and comfy vibe in your kitchen and bathroom 44 Time to reflect Add a touch of glamour to your interior schemes with this selection of mirror-finish furnishings 46 COVER STORY Tap into the trends We showcase the newest innovations and most fashionable finishes for bathroom brassware 58 COVER STORY Eco-conscious Up your home’s green credentials with these sustainable designs 66 COVER STORY Objects of affection Discover the art of modern kitchen display 100 COVER STORY Wine society The latest technologies and trends in wine cabinets

Offers & competitions

56 COVER STORY Competition Two lucky winners will each receive a choice of designer bathroom suites from Ideal Standard worth £3,000 each 98 Utopia online Catch up on the latest news and offers and share your views on our website www.utopiamag.co.uk 99 COVER STORY Reader design award Don’t miss out on your chance to draw your dream kitchen – you could win £10,000 worth of Nolte kitchen furniture 112 Subscriptions Save money when you subscribe today and you could win one of two bathroom accessory sets made of bamboo worth £300 each from Umbra Contents

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Real homes & interiors

24 An update on classic This interior has an elegant blend of tradition and modernity 38 Rustic retreat Admire the views at this lakeside property with a homely open-plan interior packed with natural charm 52 Family favourite This bright and airy feeling kitchen perfectly bridges the divide between indoors and out 72 Ask the designers Write in to have your room layout created by our expert 86 Dear Utopia Our expert answers your interior design queries 104 Social circle A bright red kitchen might not be the design that you would expect in a Victorian home, but its suits its owners down to the ground

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116 Little luxuries Complete an elegant scheme with this pick of the latest stylish accessories 118 Fine dining Tana Ramsey shares her kitchen secrets and a tasty summer dinner menu 122 Kitchen connections Try this selection of fabulous furniture and furnishings for perfectly co-ordinated open-plan schemes 126 Surface style Check out these recently launched coverings for floors, walls and worktops 128 Introducing Up-and-coming illustrator Esther Patterson talks about her creations 130 A social affair Find plenty of food, garden and interiors ideas at these events and exhibitions 132 In print This selection of design and cookery books are sure to tempt and inspire 134 Décor destinations These hotels are packed with inspiration for the schemes in your dining and bathing spaces at home 138 Out and about Come behind the scenes at industry celebrations

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