It's time to move on from these outdated bathroom decor trends in 2019

A good trend is a little bit like a whirlwind romance—it might be love at first sight, it may make your heart skip a beat, you may feel like you never want to be apart, but then, it slowly dies a painful death. Suddenly, you realise you don’t really want to look at them anymore, that there are most likely better fish in the sea, and that you’re ready to move on to something new.

It’s not that you don’t like the trend anymore, or appreciate everything it’s brought to your life, but it just doesn’t have that special something to endure the test of time or blossom into a long-lasting love story. This is a little bit like how we feel about these outdated bathroom decor trends.

Skip subway tiles, try stacked brick tiles

Classic white subway tiles will always be the classic choice for bathrooms and backsplashes, but we’re seeing a rise in brick glazed tiles, stacked horizontally or vertically—giving any space a fresh modern look. Sea-foam green tile seems to be especially popular—it’s even in Mandy Moore’s master bathroom.

Skip vessel sinks, try wall-mounted vanities

One trend we’ve never fully understood is the vessel sink. Not only are they often awkwardly installed at the wrong height, but it takes just the tiniest water pressure for water to splash everywhere—a nightmare. Instead, we’re loving the look of wall-mounted vanities, which, on top of looking sleek and being ultra practical, also make a bathroom feel larger by not cluttering the floor space.

Skip brushed brass, try matte black

We’ve seen so many iterations of brass fixtures in recent years. And while we still appreciate the patinaed nature of a true antique brass, we’re ready to move on from the brushed brass that’s proliferated in bathrooms everywhere of late. Instead, we’re digging the understated sleek nature of matte black finishes like powder coated steel.

Skip white marble, try coloured stone

White marble will never go out of style—but while we’re living through a veritable Carrara shortage, can we turn to other equally visually appealing stones? Whether your pick is a beautiful dark blue marble or a travertine, it’s time to let other materials shine.

Skip chandeliers, try globe pendants

For a while, hanging chandeliers in the bathroom was de rigueur. But with today’s slightly more minimalist approach to bathroom design, a softer globe pendant might be a better choice. It makes a killer statement above a freestanding bathroom too.

Skip moroccan patterned tiles, try terra-cotta hex tiles

This may be an unpopular opinion, but we’ve seen enough Moroccan patterned tiles for a while—especially the stark black-and-white variety. That said, we still enjoy them in moderation when sourced and laid out authentically. So instead of black and white, we’re excited about the textured look of antique terra-cotta tiles to give a bathroom a sense of history and visual interest.

Skip clawfoot tubs, try minimalist freestanding tubs

Remember the scene from The Holiday when Cameron Diaz tries to get into a tiny English cottage tub? This is a little like how we feel about all clawfoot tubs in general—they look really quaint, but their practicality doesn’t exactly follow suit. Instead, try a minimal freestanding tub with full visual appeal and a spacious and practical nature.

Skip fish scale tile, try zellige tile

We know, we have strong feelings about tile—but has anyone ever really liked fish scale tile? If you want to feel like you’re under the sea à la Little Mermaid, may we suggest the textured nature of Moroccan Zellige tiles instead? While they come in a variety of colours, this shattered pearl glaze in grey-blue hues is especially calming and beautiful. We’re big fans.

– This originally appeared on My Domaine