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5 Kitchen Flooring Trends That Are Dominating Spaces in 2026 as Design Experts Pivot to Styles That Embrace Softness, Warmth, and Character

From natural finishes and characterful textures, the latest trends prove that in 2026, it's what's underfoot that sets the tone for the kitchen space

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8 Kitchen Tile Trends for 2026 That Perfectly Balance Form and Function — From Contemporary Twists on the Classics to Unexpected Applications

These are the kitchen tile trends the experts predict will take over this year — and they're as beautiful as they are practical

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7 Bathroom Tile Trends I Think You’ll See in the Most Exciting Projects This Year

From gentle glazes to muted checkerboards and striking stripes, these seven bathroom tile trends will be everywhere in 2026, say the experts

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Just a Friendly Warning — These Outdated Bathroom Trends Probably Aren't the Best Choice for Your 2026 Project

From all-over white to black taps, these are the five bathroom trends to avoid in 2026 — and what designers are doing instead for warm, inviting spaces you’ll love for years

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8 Outdated Flooring Trends You Should Leave in 2025 — They're Not the Way Forward for Cool, Design-Led Homes

Why these familiar flooring choices are falling out of favour as interiors move towards warmth, texture, nature, and longevity

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These Are The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make During Their Bathroom Renovation — According to Experts

These slip-ups are the difference between a bathroom you look forward to walking into every day, and one you'll be desperate to rip out in two months

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Tile trends 2026 revealed: don't start a bathroom or kitchen renovation without seeing these for inspiration

With a real mix of naturals, earthy tones and super playful designs, there's a style to suit all tastes

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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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5 Problems With Tiled Backsplashes in Kitchens That No One Ever Talks About

It's not all gloss and glamour — this stylish design has some pretty irritating downfalls, and we're ready to expose them

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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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This Natural Stone Is the Minimalist's Secret Weapon for Designing a Bathroom or Kitchen — And It's So Much More Exciting Than Marble

First the Colosseum, and now your bathroom... there's nowhere this striking stone wouldn't fit in, our experts share how they'd style it

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I'm Obsessed With Arched Showers — But Are They Actually Worth the Extra Work and Expense? Here's What to Know Before You Put One on Your Pinterest Board

It's become a spa bathroom staple, but is this trend a timeless classic, or just a straightforward fad?

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"Your Eye Doesn't Know Where to Land" — Yes, You Can Have Too Much Tile in Your Bathroom, Here's the Rule to Get the Balance Right

It's easy to overwhelm your bathroom in tiles if you don't get your design quite right. Our experts teach us how to get it perfect when planning

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Meet the Tiled Doorway — The Classy, Elegant Detailing That I Can't Stop Thinking About

Don't underestimate the power of a good entrance. These beautifully framed doors let you enter the room with style, elegance, and grace

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I look at tiles for kitchens day in, day out – these are the 6 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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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…

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5 Mistakes Interior Designers Always Notice in Showers — And What They Recommend That Their Clients Do Instead

Our experts share all the most common slip-ups to avoid for a perfect shower design, as well as their tips for what to do instead

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The Next Big Trend in Flooring? This Centuries-Old Tiling Style Is Bringing Classic Italian Grandeur Into the Most Exciting Decorating Schemes

You've probably heard of terrazzo before, but have you met the cooler, chunkier iteration? Introducing Palladiana terrazzo

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The 10 bathroom colour trends to bring your powder room, en-suites, and family bathrooms into 2025

Say hello to personality-packed bathrooms with this year’s exciting new colour trends

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How to prevent water damage to the floor from your Christmas tree - expert tips based on your floor type

We look at ways to prevent those water spills that can happen with a real Christmas tree - and how to tackle damage depending on your floor type

Homes & Gardens

10 beautiful transitional color schemes for every room in the house

Design experts give their advice on what colors work best with transitional schemes

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How to end a backsplash on an open wall – experts share the secrets

Score style points by learning how to end a backsplash on an open wall from the pros

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What colors should you never pair with red? 7 shades to avoid combining with the year's hottest color trend

Bold and beautiful – we look at the colors to avoid pairing with red, according to experts

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