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SEPTEMBER 2011

Letting the outside in When it comes to making the most of a large light space, a sleek pared-down approach can be breathtakingly beautiful

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16 LETTING THE OUTSIDE IN When it comes to making the most of a large light space, a sleek pared-down approach can be breathtakingly beautiful

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Making waves Island units don’t have to be square. As this stylish kitchen demonstrates, sleek curves can prove to be a far more ergonomic use of space

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44MAKING WAVES Island units don’t have to be square, as this stylish kitchen demonstrates, sleek curves can prove to be a far more ergonomic use of space

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64CURVACEOUSLY STYLISH A stunning curved island unit provides the focal point for this wonderfully spacious, light-filled family kitchen Contents

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FEATURES 24ON REFLECTION From super-sized showers to mini mosaics, today’s glass products bring a super-chic look to your home

36 DESIGNER COLLECTION this cutting-edge concept combines the inimitable style and philosophy that Giorgio Armani applies to home décor design with Roca’s renowned bathroom expertise

52 PRACTICAL LIVING from super-sized showers to mini mosaics, today’s glass products bring a super-chic look to our home

76 A FINE DISPLAY from chic shelving to delightful dressers, there’s a plethora of display ideas to enhance the kitchen

85 5-STEPS TO YOUR DREAM KITCHEN The third in a series of five features – this issue we focus on equipment and layout for cooking zones

10150TH SPECIAL Celebrate our 50th issue with thoughts and tips from our friends plus win great prizes and offers

REGULARS 10ON PARADE Discover the newest designs on the market

34 COMPETITION Five lucky winners will each win a Touch&Slide ceramic hob, worth £629 from Fisher & Paykel

60 READER DESIGN AWARD Don’t miss out on your chance to draw your dream scheme as you could win £10,000 worth of Nolte kitchen furniture

72 ASK THE DESIGNER Reader’s kitchens and bathrooms designed by our experts

90 BACK ISSUES If you’re looking for advice on a specific topic or want to complete your Utopia collection, you can order previous issues here

91 SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Save money when your subscribe today and you could win a stylish built-in kitchen extraction hood worth £400 from Westin Design

92 DEAR UTOPIA Write in to interior designer Lesley Taylor for help with your home décor queries

94 INTELLIGENCE Technophiles will love this selection of products

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

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118 Surface style Check-out these recently launched coverings for floors, walls and worktops

120 Little luxuries A selection of the latest design details to dress your inspirational interiors

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

124 Food books Move over Mrs Beeton? The domestic goddess has competition…

125 Food notes Insider’s secrets from the professionals

126 Spa spot Luxury inspiration for your bathing spaces at home

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

130 Design talk Kitchen, bathroom and furniture designer Howard Wilson Robinson offers his top tips

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