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7 Material Options for Your Bathroom Countertops — And How Interior Designers Use Them for Spectacular Vanities, Every Time

We asked the experts for their favorite bathroom countertops, and here are their top picks you're going to want in your 2026 reno ideas

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'Pattern splicing' is set to be a big kitchen trend in 2026 – this design trick makes decorating with pattern so much easier

It's a simple method that has a big impact

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5 Bathroom Backsplash Materials Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — And What They're Choosing Instead When Renovating

The best bathroom backsplash is as practical as it is beautiful, and these are the materials that don't meet those standards

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4 Countertop Materials to Avoid in a Bathroom and What to Use Instead in Your Next Renovation

According to the experts, there are a few materials that could make your bathroom look dated in no time if they're not taken care of properly, and here's why you should avoid them

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7 Sustainable Flooring Options Bathroom Designers Are Choosing to Make Their Projects More Eco-Friendly

Surprising new finds and old classics combine in this list of bathroom flooring materials that are just as beautiful as they are sustainable

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These 7 Sustainable Bathroom Trends Are the Way to Make Green Living Actually Look Chic

These clever innovations are leading the way towards a more sustainable bathroom, while also being bold and exciting design ideas, too

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'It’s a style that blends utility with romance' – designers say Mediterranean bathrooms are the answer to warm, textural spaces and these 9 spaces prove it

Warm neutrals, statement tiles, and textural finishes are key to nailing the style

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Move over monochrome - I predict this new chequerboard tile trend will be in the most stylish kitchens in 2026

It's perfect for neutral and colourful kitchens alike

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The Tiled Headboard Trend Is Entirely Unexpected, Inherently Cool, and Very 2025

With spaces becoming increasingly personalized, tiled headboards embrace the unexpected by bringing a moment of color and texture

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Should You Match Bathroom Wall and Floor Tiles? In Short, No — And Here's Why

To match, or not to match. When it comes to your bathroom, it can be a make-or-break question.

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6 ways to create a kitchen full of nostalgia – and it’s the secret to making your space feel like home

Create a space that’s warm, inviting and full of charm

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10 Bathroom Flooring Trends That the Best Designers Are Choosing in 2025

Keep your eyes on the prize as the best bathroom trends lie underfoot, and there’s plenty to get excited about

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‘Calming but confident’ – forget marble, onyx tiles are the luxe tile trend appearing in the most stylish homes this year

Elevating your home has never been easier, thanks to this soothing stone

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5 Outdated Tile Trends Designers Are Still Noticing in 2025 That Can Make Your Space Look Old-Fashioned

We asked the experts which bathroom tiling trends they're tired of seeing — and they didn't hold back. Don't worry, they also shared the ones they love.

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5 Costly Mistakes People Always Make When Buying Tiles — And How to Avoid Them

Tiling your house isn't a cheap process, so you don't want to waste any money on unnecessary mistakes

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What Are the Different Types of Tiles? Use This as Your Glossary When Planning Your Bathroom Renovation

Do you know the difference between terrazzo and terracotta? Ceramic from cement? Learn from the experts on how all the different tile types compare

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5 Outdated Bathroom Flooring Trends to Avoid in 2025 — Plus the Ones the Experts Want to See More of in Your Home

We've asked the experts: these are the flooring styles that will immediately date your bathroom design

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These 4 mistakes are making your small kitchen look cheap – but the fixes are simple

Don't let your bijou kitchen fall foul to these avoidable mishaps

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14 Wet Room Ideas Soaked in Style — These Are the Designs That Might Convince You to Give Up Your Bath Forever

From candy-stripe tiles to curved walls, discover expert-approved design rules to make a splash in your wet room. Dive in…

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Design experts warn to avoid this undertone when choosing a colour for a north-facing kitchen - it's the secret to a warm and inviting space

A simple switch can make a huge difference

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Striped Tile Layouts Are Trending in Bathrooms — It's an Easy Way to Make Simple Tiles Look Amazing

Striped tiles seem to be the hottest tile layout this year, but is this a style classic, or more of a fleeting trend?

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'Curved' Showers Are the Emerging Trend in Bathrooms That Makes Your Space Feel Softer and More Welcoming

Designers are using sweeping tiled curves in bathrooms to make for more comfortable, welcoming showering spaces. Here's how

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Goodbye subway tiles, every stylish kitchen and bathroom has replaced rectangles with squares – I am on board, as are many interior designers

Square tiles are the go-to way to add character and interest to your home, according to designers

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The 10 Big Flooring Trends Emerging in 2025 — These Are the Most Exciting Materials, Styles, and More for Every Room in the Home

For a home that's stylish from top to bottom, you'll need a suitably chic flooring design. Here are the trends we're seeing make waves this year

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I’m redesigning my bathroom to look like something straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie – here's the expert advice I'm following to get the look

Everything you need to know to achieve that cozy, classic Nancy Meyers bathroom aesthetic

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