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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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Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2025 – the ultimate bathroom products and designs as chosen by our expert editors

These are the products and design details to keep on your radar this year

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Ideal Home Awards 2025 Kitchen Winners – our expert panel picks the standout kitchen designs and products of the year

Find the very best kitchen designs and products for the year ahead

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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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Outdoor tiles are the versatile and stylish alternative to paving slabs – how to use them to transform your garden this summer

Elevating your garden has never been easier

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The most characterful bathrooms are all incorporating this classic pattern – here's 5 ways to bring stripes into your own space

Every stylish bathroom contains some form of stripe, they are a classic and chic way to add character to this hardworking space

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5 Things That Make a Bathroom Look Cheap — The Common Culprits That Could Be Devaluing Your Design Right Now

Want to avoid a cut-rate bathroom? These are the key contenders that could be cheapening your aesthetic

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Quiet Luxury Is Still King in the Kitchen — These Are 10 Design Lessons to Make the Understated yet Elegant Trend Work

Want the quiet luxe look in the kitchen? Here’s how the experts transform this busy room into a calm and classy space

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Midimalist kitchens are the trending way to create a characterful yet clutter-free space – and these 8 spaces prove how chic this best of both worlds style can be

It's the go-to kitchen style for a balance of busy and simplistic design

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You can't deny it any longer, retro bathrooms have made a comeback – and these 7 chic yet characterful ideas are a lesson in how to get the look right

Add a dose of vintage nostalgia to your space with these retro bathroom ideas

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I chose this seemingly outdated tile for my kitchen flooring and I love it – here's why I think it's time to reconsider terracotta tiles

Classic, warm, and full of charm. Terracotta is back, and here’s why it’s perfect for your kitchen

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Have you noticed that the most stylish tile layouts are missing something? Here's why going groutless is the trendiest way to do tile in 2025

Designers are opting for the groutless look due to its streamlined effect that turns a bare wall into a polished, sophisticated statement

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8 things that will always make your bathroom look small, according to designers

From colors to tiles, some things will always make your bathroom look small, even when it isn't. Here's what designers say to avoid and what to do instead

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Are mosaic tiles making a comeback? Here's how designers are making this once-dated look work in 2025

With characterful decorating in full swing, designers explain how they'll be featuring this elegant, artisanal technique in their 2025 interiors

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All the questions you must ask a bathroom designer before getting started — or risk a bathroom makeover disaster

10 questions to put to your bathroom designer

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Suddenly, every expensive-looking bathroom has an alcove bathtub – interior designers explain the enduring appeal of this built-in design

Alcove bathtubs are such a simple design approach, but we have seen so many examples recently that prove how luxurious they can make a bathroom feel

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Have checkerboard floor tiles had their moment in the spotlight? Here's what the experts think could replace this popular pattern in 2025

Timeless and traditional, the checkerboard floor will always have its place in interiors. But what alternatives are the experts loving right now?

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6 bathroom design myths experts say you shouldn't believe

Planning a bathroom refresh? Make sure you're not following made-up design advice first

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Porcelain vs stone tiles: Experts reveal differences, pros, cons and how to pick the right one for your DIY project or renovation

Everything you need to know about these two durable tile types

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Should bathroom flooring match the rest of the house? This is what design experts want you to know

Is consistency crucial or is it time to break the rules?

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10 small kitchen flooring ideas to make a cooking space feel bigger and brighter

Small kitchen flooring ideas don't have to mean playing it safe - there are plenty of eye-catching ways to finish off a compact space in style

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8 bathroom flooring rules interior designers always follow - and you should too

Unlock the secrets to flawless bathroom flooring with these must-know bathroom flooring rules from the pros

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Best in Class

For each of the 10 categories in our 2024 awards, these were the pieces that stood out to our judges the most – perfect examples of modern-day style

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13 colour combinations that will make any room look expensive

Understand the pairings that will make your room look luxe rather than low-rent with our expert picks

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How many tiles do you need for your next DIY project? The golden rule experts use to always buy the perfect amount

Calculating how many tiles you need can be daunting – but not after reading this easy guide

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