Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine July 2013 Back Issue

Gosh, this really has been a jam-packed month, with so much going on in the world of kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. And yet it is also the time of year that we’re beginning to wind down to the summer holidays and look forward longingly to a bit of alfresco relaxation. With that in mind we have not only dedicated a number of pages to outdoor living, but we have collaborated with top appliance manufacturer Miele to produce the first issue of The Miele Magazine, with lots of sumptuous summer recipes for you all to enjoy. Here, inside eKBB not only are our Style pages a visual treat of gloriously dreamy vistas, but turn to page 68 for an inspirational design story on a stunning London garden that has been created with the same regard to detail and planning as any top interior scheme – with a dining area, living area (complete with outdoor wine refrigeration!) and a play area for the children. You will never think of your garden’s potential in the same way again. If this whets your appetite for cooking in the great outdoors, turn to our Technology pages for a feature on Cooking in the Open Air (p106). The concept of the British barbecue will always be a popular choice for a speedy supper on a sunny day – but this new generation of top end outdoor appliances mean there’s no longer any kind of compromise when it comes to what you choose to serve your guests. Turning to our lead kitchen features, starting with New York, New York
(p22), there is plenty to inspire. A theme that, to me, links our main stories is optimising the use of space. Each owner, architect and designer has broken up the available room into highly liveable zones – each different, yet each serving the family that lives there perfectly and allowing them
to inject their own personality and style. These are not just off the peg kitchens – they are lovingly created, working, breathing homes. I hope our pages help you to turn your own dreams into reality.
Enjoy the issue.