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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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5 Outdated Tile Trends Designers Are Still Noticing in 2025 That Can Make Your Space Look Old-Fashioned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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Should you choose your bathroom vanity mirror or lighting first? Designers share their advice for an easy design process

There are no hard and fast rules, but designers say it's all about balancing style and function when choosing whether your vanity mirror or lighting comes first

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5 Outdated Bathroom Flooring Trends to Avoid in 2025 — Plus the Ones the Experts Want to See More of in Your Home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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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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I predict this classic wallpaper trend will make a comeback in 2026 - it's a simple way to add personality to a small space

Get playful with pattern and transform your washroom

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How Much Does It Cost to Add an En-suite Bathroom in 2025?

Get to grips with the latest costs before you upgrade your en-suite

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Are rainfall shower heads out of style in 2025? These 3 alternatives could be the next best thing

It could be time to try something new

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Is a wet room worth it? I asked bathroom experts whether a wet room adds value or makes it difficult to sell

Not everyone sees a wet room as a positive so we asked the experts how to design a space that will add value and help your home sell fast

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5 Colors You Should Never Paint Your Bathroom — The Boring, Overstimulating, and Dating Shades These Designers Avoid

We're here to save you from the trap of a bad-taste bathroom. Listen to the experts, and stay away from these shades. You've been warned!

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5 Bathroom Layouts That Look Dated in 2025 — Plus the Alternatives Designers Use Instead for a More Contemporary Space

For a bathroom that feels in line with the times, avoid these layouts and be more intentional with the placement and positioning of your features and fixtures

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Should I Go for a Mixer or Standard Tap in My Bathroom? The Debate Might Be Finally Settled

The experts weigh in on the choice between a standard tap and a mixer, so you know which one to choose.

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The Avocado Bathroom Is Back — But Will This 70s Revival Date So Badly This Time Around?

On toast, in a salad, or on the walls of your bathroom - how do you take your avo?

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5 Problems With Heated Towel Rails People Never Talk About — And Whether They're Worth It in a Bathroom

A toasty towel at the end of your shower is like wrapping yourself in a warm hug, but heated towel rails can have a host of hidden problems that aren't so comforting

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5 Bathroom Flooring Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Scheme's Good Looks and Make It a Nightmare to Use

Your floor tiling can transform your bathroom, but not always for the best. These are all the slip-ups experts want you to avoid

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Sorry Freestanding Tubs, but the 'Step-Up' Bath Trend Is the Best Choice to Make for 2025 Remodels

If you're still lusting after a freestanding bath, it's time to step up your game. These clever bath designs are the ultimate key to a luxurious bathroom

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What’s making your bathroom tiles look cheap? 7 things to look out for, according to experts

Avoid these tile mistakes for a luxe bathroom design

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5 Places You Should Never Position a Bathtub in Your Bathroom — These Spots Make for Practicality Nightmares

Don't fall for these rooky errors, listen to our experts advice on all the places you should avoid installing your tub

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Freestanding vs Built In Tubs — Which Wins in the Battle of the Baths?

Once upon a time, you simply had to decide whether your were a shower, or a bath person. Now, there's a new option to choose between.

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A Bathroom Under the Stairs Is the Game-changing (but Tricky-to-Pull-Off) Small-Space Hack — What You Need to Know

Squeezing in a powder room under your staircase will change the dynamic of your home for the better, but it's not the easiest to pull off

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Is It Really Worth Spending Your Bathroom Budget on Underfloor Heating? Here's Our Verdict

There's no denying the luxurious feeling of warm tiles beneath your feet, but is underfloor heating really a necessary addition? Designers give us the lowdown

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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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Outdated Bathroom Trends That Designers Want to Wave Goodbye to in 2025 — And the Alternatives They're Choosing Instead

We've consulted bathroom designers for their opinions on which trends we should have left behind in 2024

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Is a bold powder room the new must-have design feature? Here's why designers are loving more daring designs in the smallest room of the home

Small but impactful – bold powder rooms are an instant way to wow guests and experiment with more eccentric designs

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