Utopia

July 2008

Features:

• 12 The grapevine Revealing the latest news from the UK’s most glamorous kitchen and bathroom showrooms – this month you’ll discover new showroom openings from Falkirk to Canterbury
• On parade An extravaganza of brand new, highly desirable items for your home, including fashionably black brassware, expert cookware and summer accessories
• A social affair Your indispensable guide to the inest food fairs, design exhibitions and architectural events happening around the country this month
• Retreat Indulge your senses at the Capri Palace Hotel and Spa
• Dear Utopia All your kitchen and bathroom questions answered by Tony Nicholas, managing director of luxury retailer Nicholas Anthony
• Visit... Trendy home accessory haven The Perfect Pad in the city of Norwich
• Introducing. . Jodie Bishop, a young designer from Cornwall whose glass creations are bursting with elegance and vibrancy
• Coffee table pleasures You will be enchanted by the world’s inest holiday escapes and inspired by the lavours of Morocco with July’s best books
• Must have Utopia’s ultimate guide to chic alfresco summer dining
• Welcome home A family home for the past twenty years, this much-loved cottage in Berkshire has been renovated to carry the interior into the 21st Century
• Making history Inspired by Georgian splendour, this deluxe new home acquired the perfect bespoke kitchen and bathrooms to enhance the grand glamour of the building
• London calling A bold and versatile kitchen space in this Knightsbridge home has taken the idea of city living to a whole new level. Discover how colour can be used to suit everyone
• One of a kind This daring kitchen, designed for a new family home in Middlesex, strikes a curvy balance between presence and practical elements. Utopia invites you behind the scenes of this unique kitchen design
• Perfectly professional A period property in Hertfordshire has been given a ‘modern classic’ makeover to cater for a professional chef and his family’s needs
• Bespoke beauty Bespoke kitchens are custom-made and styled to perfectly match your interior space and personal taste
• Style seekers When it comes to your shower, style is everything. Versatile and sleek shower designs can transform your bathroom
• Super-sized style For professional level quality and show-stopping style, look no further than super-sized appliances
• Tile style Pave the way for a fresh style in your kitchen with brand new, inspirational wall tiles
• Material matters The right use and combination of materials can transform your bathroom into the stunning, functional space you desire
• Designer collection Philippe Starck has created a collection that encourages us to ‘mix it up’
• Eco-conscious Expert advice and Utopia’s round-up of inspired green products
• Divine inspiration The chic interiors of Hotel Okura Amsterdam are sure to inspire
• Competition Your chance to win a fridge freezer from KitchenAid worth £3,000
• Utopia Reader Design Awards Draw us your kitchen or bathroom and you could win the chance for a specialist KBSA designer to make your dream reality
• Hub showcase Exciting new kitchen designs that you will want for your home
• Intelligence Check out the latest technology for your kitchen and bathroom
• Reader survey Complete our survey for your chance to win a Hansgrohe mirror worth £250
• Entertaining at home Alan Coxon entertains us with tales of Spain and special summer dishes
• Sanctuary showcase Wow-factor bathrooms in a range of styles to suit all homes
• Utopia out Behind the scenes at Grand Designs Live and this month’s best events
• Exit Lesley Taylor breathes new life into your bathroom with her top trends