ON-TREND SCALES Move over metro tiles and line a wall with fabulously funky Fish Scale designs. Also known as scallop, fun or mermaid tiles, this pleasing-to-the-eye shape is a Moroccan tile classic that's trending hard right now and offers a sophisticated alternative to metro/subway designs. Mermaids tiles are this year's unicorns (so they say) and Fish Scale tiles are how to take the trend to a far more grown-up level. Especially striking across a whole wall or in a shower room, make the surface pop in vivid shades of blue and green for an oceanic vibe that'll refresh and invigorate. If colour doesn't float your boat, just exchange the bold hues for neutral shades and use a dark grout to highlight the pattern. Alternatively, go to www.tiledesire.com there are more than 40 colours to choose and mix!! Photo Credits: http://iortz-photo.com/

Inspiration for a bohemian home in Aalborg.

Nathalie Priem
Photo of a large contemporary open plan living room in London with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

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Small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a vessel sink, solid surface worktops, a corner shower, a wall mounted toilet, ceramic tiles and porcelain flooring.

Chambre Bleu de Chine et camaïeu de blanc peinte façon Origami, pour changer le volume de cette chambre à pans coupés
Contemporary bedroom in Bordeaux.

Sleek and stylish, the Flower Lavagna is a wonderful addition to any space, balancing minimalist design with a vibrantly coloured and black-board effect shade elements. In-es.artdesign’s Lavagna (blackboard) designs create a new twist on the everyday, adding an extraordinary twist to their minimlistically simple pieces. Coated in blackboard-effect resin, the Flower Lavagna is designed to evoke memories of childhood expression, and art in creation. Just as any other blackboard, the lamp is designed for doodles, notes or simply scribbling, time after time. The Flower Lavagna earns its name, with the lamp’s stylish conical shade inspiring thoughts of wild flowers, especially with the vibrant splash of colour provided by the interior shade. With a flexible stem, this attractive floor lamp perfectly adaptable to any location. Product features: Constructed from steel, nebulite, nylon, cast iron and blackboard effect resin 116cm height when stem and shade completely vertical Includes 130cm cord and switch, Bulb (not included): E27 (max 70W hal-eco) sugg. LED 13w Diameter: 29cm Height 116 cm

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Design ideas for a contemporary bedroom in Paris.

Mißfeldt Kraß Architekten BDA
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Hamburg with a built-in shower.

Scandinavian patio in Wiltshire.

A bold feature of colour creates immediate impact, combine with softer tones to lighten the feel.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Buckinghamshire.

Recently completed by Reflections Studio, this bathroom uses Burgbad furniture from Germany, the basin is unique with the hidden waste system that makes it appear seamless. Large format wall tiling was used to create a feeling of more space in the small en-suite (a key design principle for smaller rooms) with a earth tone charcoal grey complimented with a feature hand cut mosaic backwall featuring glass and mirror elements.

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Sydney.

Photo of a traditional staircase in London.

Flexalighting Selene highlights the curves and niches of the shower room.
Design ideas for a modern wet room bathroom in Oxfordshire.

AFTER: A close-up of the wardrobe doors painted in grey-blue (Celestial Blue #4 by Dulux) and custom made birch and plywood handles made by Chocolate Creative. © Tiffany Grant-Riley

Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in London.

Tiny spaces present the perfect opportunity to be bold with colour. This little pantry has been painted, shelves and all, with bright pink Rangwali, creating a pocket of vibrant colour that’s sure to make you smile every time you step inside.

Kate Holmes Photographer
Photo of a small contemporary home in Sydney with mosaic tiles and a wall-mounted sink.