Is your bathroom in need of a new look? While some bathroom decor ideas are almost perpetually Pinterest-worthy — it’s hard to argue against the so-fresh-so-clean appeal of an airy, white bathroom, after all — there are plenty of new trends adding interest, functionality and modern style to the bathroom. From practical updates to maximize space to the latest colour and hardware styles, these bathroom design trends are the ones to watch in 2020.
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17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020
November 11, 2019
Is your bathroom in need of a new look? While some bathroom decor ideas are almost perpetually Pinterest-worthy — it’s hard to argue against the so-fresh-so-clean appeal of an airy, white bathroom, after all — there are plenty of new trends adding interest, functionality and modern style to the bathroom. From practical updates to maximize space to the latest colour and hardware styles, these bathroom design trends are the ones to watch in 2020.
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The Marble Effect
1/17The Marble Effect
1/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Christian Mackie
Marble countertops are ever-popular for the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen</a> and now the classic, upscale feel of the material is moving into the bathroom. From marble vanities to full-on marble walls, this versatile material brings a luxe feel to the bathroom. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/30-before-and-after-bathroom-renovations-1053018/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">30 Before and After Bathroom Renovations</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020The Marble Effect
PHOTO 1 of 17READ LESS -Marble countertops are ever-popular for the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen</a> and now the classic, upscale feel of the material is moving into the bathroom. From marble vanities to full-on marble walls, this versatile material brings a luxe feel to the bathroom. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/30-before-and-after-bathroom-renovations-1053018/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">30 Before and After Bathroom Renovations</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Christian Mackie
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Concrete Cool
2/17Concrete Cool
2/17Photo Credit: Getty Images
The ultimate in utilitarian chic, concrete — from uber-dramatic concrete walls to more subtle concrete countertops — is a next-level emerging bathroom trend. At once <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/a-guide-to-creating-minimalist-homes-for-bona-fide-maximalists-1894910/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimialist</a> and statement making, concrete bathrooms in 2020 will mix in organic elements like wood and greenery for a thoroughly modern and spa-like aesthetic. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/relax-in-these-celebrity-bathrooms-1933004/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Want to Relax in the Bath in These Celebrity Bathrooms</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Concrete Cool
PHOTO 2 of 17READ LESS -The ultimate in utilitarian chic, concrete — from uber-dramatic concrete walls to more subtle concrete countertops — is a next-level emerging bathroom trend. At once <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/a-guide-to-creating-minimalist-homes-for-bona-fide-maximalists-1894910/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimialist</a> and statement making, concrete bathrooms in 2020 will mix in organic elements like wood and greenery for a thoroughly modern and spa-like aesthetic. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/relax-in-these-celebrity-bathrooms-1933004/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Want to Relax in the Bath in These Celebrity Bathrooms</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Welcome to the Dark Side
3/17Welcome to the Dark Side
3/17Photo Credit: Getty Images
It’s not always about bright and light when it comes to bathrooms. Many modern designs are turning to the moody, bold trend of ultra-dark and even all-black colour palettes for a luxe look. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/modern-shower-ideas-bathroom-masterpiece-1909355/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern Shower Ideas That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into a Masterpiece</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Welcome to the Dark Side
PHOTO 3 of 17READ LESS -It’s not always about bright and light when it comes to bathrooms. Many modern designs are turning to the moody, bold trend of ultra-dark and even all-black colour palettes for a luxe look. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/modern-shower-ideas-bathroom-masterpiece-1909355/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern Shower Ideas That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into a Masterpiece</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Mirror, Mirror
4/17Mirror, Mirror
4/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/House Method
All shapes and sizes are beautiful: from bold geometrical shapes to mid-century-inspired asymmetrical designs, unusual and non-traditional mirrors are elevating <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom</a> designs this year.Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Mirror, Mirror
PHOTO 4 of 17READ LESS -All shapes and sizes are beautiful: from bold geometrical shapes to mid-century-inspired asymmetrical designs, unusual and non-traditional mirrors are elevating <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom</a> designs this year.Photo Credit: Unsplash/House Method
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A Better View
5/17A Better View
5/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Sidekix Media
Another twist to traditional vanity-mirror? Try incorporating the fresh (and flattering) natural light of a window above the sink. Whether you forgo the classic mirror-over-the-sink look for a new view when washing up or incorporate windows directly beside your vanity for a more subtle spin, window placement is taking centre stage in 2020 bathroom designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/everything-you-need-to-create-a-bathroom-oasis-1052773/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything You Need to Create a Bathroom Oasis</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020A Better View
PHOTO 5 of 17READ LESS -Another twist to traditional vanity-mirror? Try incorporating the fresh (and flattering) natural light of a window above the sink. Whether you forgo the classic mirror-over-the-sink look for a new view when washing up or incorporate windows directly beside your vanity for a more subtle spin, window placement is taking centre stage in 2020 bathroom designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/everything-you-need-to-create-a-bathroom-oasis-1052773/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything You Need to Create a Bathroom Oasis</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Sidekix Media
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A Touch of Colour
6/17A Touch of Colour
6/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
While crisp, white <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/subway-tile-backsplash-ideas-1919487/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subway tiles</a> are timelessly clean in a bathroom, opting for some pigment totally modernizes its look. New options for coloured subways tiles showcase both sides of the spectrum, from rich, deep jewel tones to soft pastels. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/10-unusual-tile-and-grout-combos-we-love-in-kitchens-and-bathrooms-1902268/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Unusual Tile and Grout Combos We Love in Kitchens and Bathrooms</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020A Touch of Colour
PHOTO 6 of 17READ LESS -While crisp, white <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/subway-tile-backsplash-ideas-1919487/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subway tiles</a> are timelessly clean in a bathroom, opting for some pigment totally modernizes its look. New options for coloured subways tiles showcase both sides of the spectrum, from rich, deep jewel tones to soft pastels. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/10-unusual-tile-and-grout-combos-we-love-in-kitchens-and-bathrooms-1902268/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Unusual Tile and Grout Combos We Love in Kitchens and Bathrooms</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Texture, Meet Tiles
7/17Texture, Meet Tiles
7/17Photo Credit: Pexels/Terry Magallanes
Take <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/gorgeous-bathroom-tiles-1916954/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom tiles</a> to the next level by playing with texture for a thoroughly modern effect. From ruggedly cut tiles to a mix of unconventional shapes and geometric patterns, modern tiles are a beautiful way to add a wow-factor to the bathroom.Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Texture, Meet Tiles
PHOTO 7 of 17READ LESS -Take <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/gorgeous-bathroom-tiles-1916954/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bathroom tiles</a> to the next level by playing with texture for a thoroughly modern effect. From ruggedly cut tiles to a mix of unconventional shapes and geometric patterns, modern tiles are a beautiful way to add a wow-factor to the bathroom.Photo Credit: Pexels/Terry Magallanes
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Minimal is More
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When it comes to lighting in the bathroom, one of the coolest trends we’ve illuminated is non-conventional, ultra-modern and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/24-modern-minimalist-bathroom-ideas-to-inspire-you-1052761/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist</a> light fixtures. From sleek, hanging single bulbs serving as fixtures to modern geometric shapes, bathroom lighting is one of the freshest ways to add contemporary design this year. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/modular-kitchens-bathrooms-future-of-housing-1932632/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are Modular Kitchens and Bathrooms the Future of Housing?</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Minimal is More
PHOTO 8 of 17READ LESS -When it comes to lighting in the bathroom, one of the coolest trends we’ve illuminated is non-conventional, ultra-modern and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/24-modern-minimalist-bathroom-ideas-to-inspire-you-1052761/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist</a> light fixtures. From sleek, hanging single bulbs serving as fixtures to modern geometric shapes, bathroom lighting is one of the freshest ways to add contemporary design this year. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/modular-kitchens-bathrooms-future-of-housing-1932632/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are Modular Kitchens and Bathrooms the Future of Housing?</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Put It on a Pedestal
9/17Put It on a Pedestal
9/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/small-bathroom-design-ideas-1923704/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small bathrooms</a> can be beautiful, especially with the use of smart design. Pedestal sinks free up floor space, creating the look and feel of more space — especially in compact powder rooms. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/add-value-to-small-bathroom-1922291/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Expert Tips for Adding Value to an Extra-Small Bathroom</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Put It on a Pedestal
PHOTO 9 of 17READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/small-bathroom-design-ideas-1923704/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small bathrooms</a> can be beautiful, especially with the use of smart design. Pedestal sinks free up floor space, creating the look and feel of more space — especially in compact powder rooms. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/add-value-to-small-bathroom-1922291/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Expert Tips for Adding Value to an Extra-Small Bathroom</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Back to Nature
10/17Back to Nature
10/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Lisa Moyneur
Using <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants</a> to add a touch of natural beauty and fresh air to the home is nothing new, but more and more bathrooms are incorporating a biophilic — a.k.a. nature-loving design in the bathroom. Whether as simple as placing a few potted plants on a windowsill or as complex as incorporating an indoor garden into the room’s design, natural touches are totally trending. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Indoor Plants That Thrive on Low Light</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Back to Nature
PHOTO 10 of 17READ LESS -Using <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants</a> to add a touch of natural beauty and fresh air to the home is nothing new, but more and more bathrooms are incorporating a biophilic — a.k.a. nature-loving design in the bathroom. Whether as simple as placing a few potted plants on a windowsill or as complex as incorporating an indoor garden into the room’s design, natural touches are totally trending. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Indoor Plants That Thrive on Low Light</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Lisa Moyneur
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A Stylish Secret
11/17A Stylish Secret
11/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
The latest way to make your shower extra sleek? Hidden shower drains. From showers that gently slope to a linear drain to showers that simply minimalize the look of the drain, the look is trending to clean-lined, minimalist options. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/homes-with-secret-rooms-nooks-and-crannies-1932612/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Homes With Secret Rooms, Nooks and Crannies Hidden Inside</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020A Stylish Secret
PHOTO 11 of 17READ LESS -The latest way to make your shower extra sleek? Hidden shower drains. From showers that gently slope to a linear drain to showers that simply minimalize the look of the drain, the look is trending to clean-lined, minimalist options. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/homes-with-secret-rooms-nooks-and-crannies-1932612/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Homes With Secret Rooms, Nooks and Crannies Hidden Inside</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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A Tankless Trend
12/17A Tankless Trend
12/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Why flush away precious space in the bathroom? Tankless designs are the latest trend in toilets, taking up significantly less space than standard tanked versions. More than just offering a sleek, modern look, tankless toilets can also help conserve water. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/blog/scott-mcgillivray-best-roi-in-a-bathroom-renovation-1922527/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray Reveals How to Get the Best ROI From a Bathroom Reno</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020A Tankless Trend
PHOTO 12 of 17READ LESS -Why flush away precious space in the bathroom? Tankless designs are the latest trend in toilets, taking up significantly less space than standard tanked versions. More than just offering a sleek, modern look, tankless toilets can also help conserve water. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/blog/scott-mcgillivray-best-roi-in-a-bathroom-renovation-1922527/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray Reveals How to Get the Best ROI From a Bathroom Reno</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Darker Hardware
13/17Darker Hardware
13/17Photo Credit: Pexels/Christa Grover
Changing up your hardware is a quick, no-demo way to make a major change to the look and feel of your bathroom, with sleek pewter-tone and matte black hardware creating contrast in the latest bathroom designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/20-clever-ways-to-save-money-in-your-bathroom-1906245/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Clever Ways to Save Money in Your Bathroom</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Darker Hardware
PHOTO 13 of 17READ LESS -Changing up your hardware is a quick, no-demo way to make a major change to the look and feel of your bathroom, with sleek pewter-tone and matte black hardware creating contrast in the latest bathroom designs. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/20-clever-ways-to-save-money-in-your-bathroom-1906245/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Clever Ways to Save Money in Your Bathroom</a>Photo Credit: Pexels/Christa Grover
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Greater Exposure
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14/17Photo Credit: Pixabay/Gregory Butler
If you’ve got it, flaunt it. One of the boldest emerging bathroom design trends is all about exposure — <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/new-home-trend-exposed-shower-pipes-1931099/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exposed shower pipes</a>, that is. These stylish showers add a modern, industrial-inspired look to the shower, putting the pipes of your shower on display as the works of art they are. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumlers-make-shower-feel-new-without-renovation-1927929/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Baeumler’s Ways to Make Your Shower Feel New Without a Renovation</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Greater Exposure
PHOTO 14 of 17READ LESS -If you’ve got it, flaunt it. One of the boldest emerging bathroom design trends is all about exposure — <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/new-home-trend-exposed-shower-pipes-1931099/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exposed shower pipes</a>, that is. These stylish showers add a modern, industrial-inspired look to the shower, putting the pipes of your shower on display as the works of art they are. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumlers-make-shower-feel-new-without-renovation-1927929/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Baeumler’s Ways to Make Your Shower Feel New Without a Renovation</a>Photo Credit: Pixabay/Gregory Butler
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A Tub of One's Own
15/17A Tub of One's Own
15/17Photo Credit: Pixabay/Jesse Bridgewater
There’s almost nothing more luxurious than a soothing bubble bath at the end of the day and there’s almost no better way to do that than in a gorgeous freestanding <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/worlds-most-extraordinary-bathtubs-1910603/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tub</a>. As freestanding tubs are enjoying an upswing in popularity, modern options tend to favour curvy, spacious shapes for a contemporary feel.Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020A Tub of One's Own
PHOTO 15 of 17READ LESS -There’s almost nothing more luxurious than a soothing bubble bath at the end of the day and there’s almost no better way to do that than in a gorgeous freestanding <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/worlds-most-extraordinary-bathtubs-1910603/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tub</a>. As freestanding tubs are enjoying an upswing in popularity, modern options tend to favour curvy, spacious shapes for a contemporary feel.Photo Credit: Pixabay/Jesse Bridgewater
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Zen Appeal
16/17Zen Appeal
16/17Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jared Rice
With more and more people powering through super-stressful, hectic days, this next bathroom design trend makes total sense. Mixing and matching spa-inspired elements like calming neutral colour palettes, natural materials and minimal aesthetics, spa-like, zen bathrooms are on trend as retreats for weary homeowners. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/rejuvenating-zen-bedrooms-help-you-destress-1932586/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18 Rejuvenating Zen Bedrooms That'll Help You De-Stress</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020Zen Appeal
PHOTO 16 of 17READ LESS -With more and more people powering through super-stressful, hectic days, this next bathroom design trend makes total sense. Mixing and matching spa-inspired elements like calming neutral colour palettes, natural materials and minimal aesthetics, spa-like, zen bathrooms are on trend as retreats for weary homeowners. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/rejuvenating-zen-bedrooms-help-you-destress-1932586/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18 Rejuvenating Zen Bedrooms That'll Help You De-Stress</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jared Rice
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An Artistic Splash
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17/17Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Who says your favourite art has to hang in the hallway? Adding bold pieces of fine or pop art to the bathroom — think paintings, sculptures and frames sketches — creates a statement-making focal point in this high-traffic room. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Pick Art for Every Room in Your Home</a>Bathrooms17 Bathroom Design Trends to Watch out for in 2020An Artistic Splash
PHOTO 17 of 17READ LESS -Who says your favourite art has to hang in the hallway? Adding bold pieces of fine or pop art to the bathroom — think paintings, sculptures and frames sketches — creates a statement-making focal point in this high-traffic room. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Pick Art for Every Room in Your Home</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
