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The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards shine a spotlight on the most inspiring kitchen and bathroom designs – here are our winners

From cabinet handles and lighting to surfaces and appliances – our judges thought these pieces deserved praise

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Should You Choose Your Bathroom Paint Color or Tiles First? The Designers I Asked Have This Trick to Creating a Space That Flows Well

To paint first or not to paint first? That is the question, and here, the experts answer all your questions when it comes to cohesive design

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'It’s a style that blends utility with romance' – designers say Mediterranean bathrooms are the answer to warm, textural spaces and these 9 spaces prove it

Warm neutrals, statement tiles, and textural finishes are key to nailing the style

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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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This down-to-earth wooden kitchen is evidence that Delft tiles are the trend to know about - here's how to recreate the look

It's such a simple way to add character

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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Projects

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From Kit Kat Tiles and Trendy Stripes — 10 Tiled Bathtub Ideas That Will Revive Your Bathroom and Bring in a Luxury Feel

Once a retro relic, now a significant design flex, it’s time to get behind the tiled tub comeback

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8 Types of Tile Shapes to Consider For Your Next Bathroom Reno — Number 4 Is Our Favorite Pick for 2025

These tile shapes bring a fresh design edge to your next renovation, perfect for backsplashes, floors, or feature walls

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Unique ways to use tiles around the home – from unexpected placement to pattern ideas

From kitchen islands to matching with wallpaper, these clever ideas add a creative statement

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Is it over for metro tiles in the kitchen? I'm not saying they're out of style, but these spin-off trends are taking over in 2026

They are classic, but it's time for an update

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'Moving just across the road made the world of difference'

This Edwardian semi was modernised with an open-plan layout and a colourful palette

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6 Mistakes That Are Making Your Kitchen Tiles Look Cheap and Not Elevated — And What You Can Do Instead

From size and grout to color and configuration, here's where you're going wrong with your kitchen tiling

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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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These are the bathroom tile trends designers say will be everywhere in 2025

Functional and decorative, these are the tile trends that will elevate your bathroom this year

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7 unusual kitchen color combinations interior designers say you should try in 2025

Unexpected yet endlessly stylish, it's the year of trying something new in your kitchen

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Should you match your bathroom floor and wall tiles? Experts weigh in on the best way to design your scheme

Tiles make a huge impact on a bathroom – here's how to choose the best design for your space

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Tile drenching is the unexpected way to add a sense of luxury to your home – here's how to nail the trend

This trend proves tiles have a place in every room of the home

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Le Creuset's new colour proves that it's time to put autumn on the table - here's how I'm styling it

Le Creuset has launched their newest colour, thyme, and it's proof that autumn is well and truly here. This is a selection of our favourites from the collection

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6 Outdated Tile Choices That Interior Designers Aren't Using Anymore — And What They Say to Try Instead

Swap overused trends for these fresh tile ideas instead — the ideal update for your kitchen or bathroom

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If you love Sienna Miller’s sellout M&S fashion collection – this is how to get her trending Boho aesthetic in your home

The Sienna collection for M&S is a sellout hit – and we're craving more of its Bohemian chic in our lives!

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Should you tile all the walls in a small bathroom? The keys things to consider before shopping for tiles

Are you wondering if tiling every wall is genius or mad?

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How to decorate with terracotta - 4 ways to use this earthy colour for a luxurious-looking room

Our colour experts on why you shouldn't overlook this earthy shade for creating a rich backdrop

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Modern rustic kitchen tile ideas – 11 ways to add character and color to practical spaces

From hand-painted wall tiles to large stone pavers, these tile ideas are perfect for creating a modern rustic look

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Yes, stripe tile layouts are trending – but are they timeless enough to commit to in your bathroom? We asked designers

Here, we take a deep dive into the best ways to work with striped tile layouts in your bathroom – from vertical to horizontal and the best ways to pattern clash

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Living room paint colours for 2023 – The shades everyone is obsessed with this year

Colour is back, and the experts have let us in on the secret of what particular colours are trending in the living room for 2023

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