Thumb through social media or flip through the latest glossy design mag and you’ll come across some absolutely stunning bathrooms. Before you work up a blueprint for a reno, though, it’s wise to take a step back and ask yourself if a certain fad is ultimately worth following.

Some popular bathroom trends can leave you wringing your hands (and wallet) with maintenance headaches, tricky installations, impracticality, or designs that look dated far sooner than you’d hoped. Below, designers share popular bathroom trends you should think twice about.

Samantha Arak , interior designer at Samantha Carey Interiors

Anastasia Casey , interior designer and founder of The Interior Collective

Sarah Smallwood , interior designer with Roam & Reside

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