Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom Magazine May 2018 Back Issue

As the countdown to the royal wedding progresses, it’s an opportune time to celebrate how much the institution of the monarchy has influenced our tastes and aspirations. For centuries, the colour purple has been associated with royalty and what better time than 8 for ultra violet to be unveiled as the Pantone Colour of the Year! Prepare to be dazzled by some vibrant examples of this vivid hue being used in the kitchen and bathroom, Purple Reigns(p38).

If there’s one room in the house where you can go to town with palatial décor, it’s the bathroom, so we’ve rounded up some breathtakingly beautiful fixtures and fittings that will make this space truly splendid, The Royal Treatment (p64).

We also shine a spotlight on double basin vanity units guaranteed to provide a romantic bathroom experience fit for a royal couple, from those inspired by past eras to the latest in modern-day luxury, Focus on Elegant Double Vanities (p25). Keeping it regal, we catch up with the queen of interior design, TV presenter Linda Barker, who wants to make the year of the bathroom, In the Spotlight (p22).