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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

Should you choose your bathroom paint color or tiles first? Interior designers share their preferred approach for a cohesive design

A neutral bathroom with patterned tiles in the shower nook, vanity, and floor.

Color and tiles are two of the most exciting elements to choose in a bathroom. While they do add a functional element to the scheme, they are the prettier features that bring personality and style – but which should you choose first?

Your bathroom colors set the palette for the entire scheme, but a busy bathroom tile design can spark the basis for your whole design. With an almost endless supply of options, it can be tricky to know where to start.

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