Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom Magazine

100 Pages·2017·37.742 MB·English

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THIS ISSUE
UTOPIA WELCOME
KITCHEN&
BATHROOM
Editor I ’m yet to meet an Italian
Frances Leate 01787 221 272 who doesn’t dress well.
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Let’s face it, when it comes
Managing Director to style, our Italian friends
Clara Perry 01787 221 396
definitely lead the way.
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Maybe it’s their beautiful,
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inspiring surroundings or maybe
Matthew Gibbs 01787 221 275
[email protected] they’re just born with it - but their
seemingly innate gift for trend setting
Sales Executive
Vinny Quartermaine 01787 221 276 also extends to interior design,
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and never more so than in the kitchen and bathroom. In
Production Manager this issue, we are paying homage to those innovative and
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[email protected] inspiring designs in our feature, Made in Italy p46.
Contributers I’ve also shortlisted some glitzy and glam metallic (cid:20)�
Tori Cotton, Rebecca Winward
bathrooms on p64 and taken a trip down the memory
Photographers
Simon (cid:43)errema, Craig (cid:42)irling, lane of kitchen design on p80 where we look back at how
Darren Chung, Paul Craig
certain trends have evolved over the decades. I’ve also
Front cover: This Martin selected some gorgeous kitchen lighting options in our
Moore hand-painted kitchen,
Focus On section (p31), helping you to get this incredibly
housed in a former church,
important aspect of your new kitchen absolutely right!
has ‘Cobalt’ on the island and
cabinetry alongside a stylish
'Dove Grey' on either side This issue is also chock-a-block with real home
of the cooker. Page 83... kitchen and bathroom case studies, helping you get
an idea of the design process and an insight into how
others have created the space of their dreams.
Frances
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comfort, a social glue, a common ground, so it’s
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We look at how trends of the past have inspired modern kitchens
Make it wonderful at franke.co.uk/mwk
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The good life
STYLE / DESIGN / TRENDS
A luxury bathroom featuring a large and luxurious
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Made in Italy
bath is enhanced considerably by stunning
view of the surrounding Lake District We celebrate the kitchen and bathroom
design efforts from perhaps the
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most stylish country on earth
This sleek, handleless kitchen includes top of
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the range appliances and features a sophisticated
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create a beautiful aesthetic in the bathroom
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Island life

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Looking back
A beautiful shower room is inspired
by the Greek island of Santorini We take a trip down the memory lane
of kitchen design and look at how
trends of the past have evolved
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Striking an ideal balance between the old and the new with a modern twist on a retro vibe, the Melia
and Delice kitchen works to bring small spaces to life. Created by French kitchen manufacturer,
Mobalpa, this kitchen style uses a combination of sleek matt black surfaces and a warming zebrano
veneer. An alternative to the typical glossy appearance of retro-style kitchens, this range offers a
contemporary look. From £7,000 (excluding appliances and worktops). mobalpa.co.uk
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