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Kitchens, Bathrooms && Heating

Hot stuff

The involvement of home heating systems with homes' overall energy ratings under Part L of the Building Regulations is leading to major innovations in the sector. Tim Palmer reports

Water power

Andrew Leech reports on how quick fit shower “pods” and bathroom components are gaining popularity. While David Osborne of Roman offers some tips on installing a wetroom

Good taste

<MMC-CAPTION 100 align=left> [MMC-IMG=1266-A=Left] Caple’s Monarch Walnut kitchen from Maurice Lay features a solid wood frame and veneered centre panels<br> </MMC-CAPTION>Kitchen trends are moving up a gear. Manufacturers and suppliers give Andrew Leech

Trust development

[MMC-IMG=1262-A=Left] Elsea Park in Bourne, by Allison Homes, is a comprehensively masterplanned scheme developed in a village style. Community facilities and transport links have been provided as well as an ecological buffer zone to an adjoining wood, wh