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The Dated Colors Not to Paint Your Bathroom in 2026 – and the More Exciting Shades Designers Want You to Use Instead

Because bad color choices will instantly spoil your scheme

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3 bathroom tile trends to watch in 2026 – tactile textures and spa-like schemes to give your bathroom the zhuzh it deserves

It's the year to be bold with your bathroom tiles

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How to Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger — 5 Designer-Approved Tricks To Create a More Balanced Space

A capacious bathroom might be a pipedream for most of us, but you can still create the illusion of more space with a few genius design ideas

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9 Shower Trends to Transform Your Bathroom in 2026, According to Interior Designers

It's all about adding interest and contrast to your design

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My dream designer kitchen tiles can now be a reality, thanks to Ca' Pietra's collection with B&Q – these are my favourite styles

Ca' Pietra's quality tiles are now much more accessible

Ideal Home

ICYMI: 9 Homeware Releases, Announcements, and New Launches from December That Have Got Us Excited for the Year Ahead

From cozy sheet sets to artisan chrome candlesticks, this month's homeware launches are setting a comforting tone for the home

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Wait, I've Not Heard of 'Pattern Splicing' Before — Experts Talk Through The Tiling Trend Taking Over the Most Stylish Homes Right Now

This interesting tile trend is the best way to bring some personality to your kitchen or bathroom

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Pantone's Colour of the Year might be controversial but it's set to be a big kitchen trend in 2026 - here's how to use it

Warm whites are the secret to a bright and stylish space

Ideal Home

8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year

These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026

Ideal Home

The Zeitgeist Edit — The Design Culture Moments That Make Great Talking Points in December, According to the Editor

Here's what our editorial team is talking about this month, from designer panettones to the most aesthetic grocery store you've ever seen in your life

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"The Level of Care Can Feel Demanding" — Before You Choose That Dreamy-Looking Marble Kitchen Sink, Here's Some Things I Think You Should Know

If you're looking to revamp your kitchen with this material, then you'll want to take note of these expert opinions. Here's everything you need to know about marble kitchen sinks

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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

Ideal Home

This Designer Tile Brand Just Launched a B&Q Range — With a Zellige-Style Tile That's a Fraction of the Price of the Real Thing

Timeless luxury meets accessible design in this new collaboration between two iconic British brands

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I look at tiles for kitchens day in, day out – these are the 5 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme

From floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop

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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

Homes & Gardens

Terracotta tiles, marble features, and wooden accents have transformed this once bland and boring bathroom into a warm, tranquil retreat

Terracotta tiles, statement marble, and natural materials combine to create this timeless design

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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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10 Backsplashes to Use in a Small Kitchen That Feel Streamlined and Even Create the Illusion of More Space

It’s surprising how much of an impact a change in material on a backsplash can make to a small kitchen

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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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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…

Ideal Home

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

Homes & Gardens

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

Ideal Home

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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