Welcome to 2012 and a whole new year of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Our February issue feature home is a former sorting office that has been transformed into a jaw-dropping architectural abode. Ambitious in scope and scale, the story of how it was reborn as a stunningly minimalist house is an absorbing one.

We also aim to surprise you this month. You might not think that kitchen storage is the most exciting subject, but a system that works perfectly in harmony with the way you like to use your kitchen could save your sanity in the months and years to come. Equally, a good night's sleep can make the difference between vitality and lethargy, so if you're waking up more fatigued than when you turned in, it could be time to invest in a new bed. And if you still think washing up by hand is better than using a dishwasher, prepared to be convinced otherwise.

If that's not enough, there's a host of other ideas to inspire. Mark time with our Shortlist of clocks, ensure your windows are dressed to impress with our round-up of shutters, blinds and curtains, and find out how our designers came up with the ideal bachelor's bathroom.

All this – and much more – in February issue of KBB, out now.

Ruth Bell, Editor