Bathroom Ideas
The best bathroom design ideas from Ideal Home's editors. Design your perfect bathroom or shower space for any style and budget.
Bathroom
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3 'unusable' bathroom layouts that actually work – I spoke to interior designers to discover the clever layout tips they've used in pokey bathroomsThese are the tricks the pros use
By Holly Cockburn
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Building an ensuite can add value – but do you have the space? These are the minimum measurements you need to squeeze one inHow small is too small for a bathroom?
By Holly Reaney
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Sorry, white en-suites - colour is reigning supreme in 2026, and these are the 3 en-suite colour trends to chooseBijou bathrooms deserve a colour injection too
By Holly Cockburn
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Designers are swapping ensuite bathroom doors for curtains to make a space look instantly more expensive – and it's more practical than you thinkGive your ensuite a glamorous update with this easy DIY swap
By Holly Reaney
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3 clever tile layouts and combinations that will give your bathroom an original and stylish refresh (and still look good five years on)3 clever tile layouts and combinations that will give your bathroom an original and stylish refresh (and still look good five years on)
By Rebecca Knight
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Carpeted bathrooms are a retro trend seeking a revival in 2026 - but I think this alternative design has legs insteadIt's an affordable tweak that will make a bathroom feel warm and inviting
By Holly Cockburn
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Defined by contemporary calm, this en suite is full of elegant modern touches and warm brass accentsReconfiguring the space made all the difference
By Lisa Moses
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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 deservesIt's the year to be bold with your bathroom tiles
By Holly Cockburn
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Mediterranean bathrooms are a big trend for 2026 – these new holiday-inspired picks from H&M Home nail the trendThis is how I'm bringing a holiday to my home this January
By Holly Cockburn
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From bed to bath converting a spare room helped this couple create their dream washspaceBright white tiling, patterned flooring, wood accessories and brass fittings were all must-haves in this new bathroom
By Lisa Moses
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Conservatory showers are the latest bathroom trend I'm coveting – it's the secret to achieving a spa-room at homeThis design brings the outdoors in
By Holly Cockburn
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Grout and sealant give me the 'ick' – 4 ways I’ve avoided using them in my bathroom to minimise the appearance of mould and mildewBlack mould hates me, and the feeling is mutual
By Linda Clayton
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This is the 1 tweak I'm making to subtly impress guests this Christmas – it's such a simple bathroom adjustmentIt takes virtually no time at all
By Holly Cockburn
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This is the easiest way I'm wowing guests this Christmas – this one bathroom buy makes my house look hosting-readyA hotel-esque set-up is only one purchase away
By Holly Cockburn
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7 bathroom trends making a splash in 2026 – from pared-back metals to maximalist schemes, these are the styles to followThere's something for everyone
By Holly Cockburn
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Habitat is selling a clever shower dispenser that will revolutionise your shower storage – shoppers are raving about how it reduces clutterSay goodbye to half-empty bottles of shampoo and conditioner
By Kezia Reynolds
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This Japanese-inspired bathtub is the secret ingredient for a calming bathroom – experts say ‘the benefits are endless’It's the bath you never knew you needed
By Maddie Balcombe
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This is the decorating trend for people who *really* love Christmas – and it involves putting a tree in the most surprising placeYou'll either love it or hate it
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts warn homeowners never to try this DIY bathroom renovation job at home – a small mistake can spell disaster for your homeMake a small mistake, and you could cause serious structural damage to your home
By Holly Reaney
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I'm a maximalist but I would never choose this style for my bathroom lighting - here's whyTrust me on this one
By Holly Cockburn
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My freestanding bath looked amazing, but I’ve gone back to a built-in – this is why I'd never go backIn my opinion, freestanding baths are best left in boutique hotels
By Linda Clayton
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This one simple design trick will maximise natural light in a bathroom – it's interior designer-approvedA clever visual trick goes a long way
By Holly Cockburn
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I've scoured the shops for the best bathroom lighting so you don't have to – this is where to buy trend-led styles and practical picksI'm shedding some light on the best places to shop
By Holly Cockburn
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I found the perfect autumnal towels at M&S – they’re ideal for an easy bathroom updateGingham is the ultimate pattern for autumn
By Holly Cockburn
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Are you making this huge mistake when washing your towels? Laundry experts warn it will ruin your towelsThis laundry staple actually does more harm than good
By Kezia Reynolds
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So long, colour drenching - colour capping is a simple paint trick that will make a small bathroom feel biggerYour ceilings deserve some love, too
By Holly Cockburn
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A lamp is the best thing you could add to your cloakroom - this is why it's the fastest way to create a luxe hotel lookIt's as stylish as it is practical
By Holly Cockburn


