Jennifer Lopez’s Hotel-Style Bathroom Proves Checkerboard Tile Isn’t Dated – It’s a Lesson in 2027 Curated Heritage
In J.Lo's indoor-outdoor sanctuary, clawfoot tubs and marble tiles offer a masterclass in layering classic charm with modern luxury
The feeling of a hotel bathroom, especially in a boutique setting, often feels so far removed from the spaces we have at home. However, as Jennifer Lopez has proved in her Hidden Hills home, that same ambiance is within reach. You just need to know exactly what to introduce.
Despite turning her bathroom into an office for the day (as per her caption), Jennifer has achieved a distinctly hotel-like feel. Much of the room’s character comes from the floor: A classic black-and-white marble checkerboard that gives the space an architectural quality from the outset.
Checkerboard flooring is a historic feature, but this bathroom tile idea feels fresh in Jennifer's space. Paired with the bathroom plants, freestanding tub, and luxe accessories (we spotted a Jo Malone Reed Diffuser like this one on her table), it marks a revival that, experts say, will shape how we decorate our bathrooms in the year ahead.
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With notes of juicy pomegranate and smoky guaiacwood, this elegant vessel looks beautiful on a bathroom side table. Its celeb-approved scent is truly distinctive and will last all fall and winter.
I adore this hand wash because it would look beautiful on the side of a bathroom sink (or table, if you're asking Jennifer). The added benefit is that it will make your hands smell amazing for the rest of the day.
This beautiful fragrance marries peppery basil, white thyme, and lime for a distinctive scent. The candle is crafted in the English countryside for an eye-catching look that feels authentically British.
The quickest way to bring a spa or hotel feel to even the smallest bathroom is with dried eucalyptus. When arranged in a vase, just as Jennifer demonstrates, they'll feel sculptural and always beautiful.
A look behind J.Lo's bath tub shows she stores her towels in a classic rattan basket – and this one is a close, but affordable match. Place it on your bathroom floor, then let the natural texture do the talking.
If checkerboard marble flooring is off-limits, I recommend tapping into the trend with marble accessories. With its refined look and subtle luxury, this tray brings both style and order to your bathroom countertops.
Alongside the checkerboard print, marble is also having something of a moment among bathroom trends. ‘Marble is the ultimate expression of bathroom luxury,’ says Mike Manders, co-founder and CEO at Haddon.
‘It brings a depth of character and sophistication that few materials can rival.’ He points to growing interest in full-marble pieces, from freestanding tubs to basins, noting that the material’s natural variation is part of the appeal.
‘A marble bath is the crown jewel of the bathroom. It commands attention, anchors the space, and offers a sculptural beauty that elevates the entire space.’
In Jennifer’s bathroom, the checkerboard floor also sets up an appealing mix of old and new. The clawfoot tub and gold-toned heritage brassware have a distinctly traditional feel, while the open architecture and views beyond keep the room firmly in the contemporary day.
It’s a combination that feels increasingly relevant as interior design trends move away from bathrooms that look too new or overly coordinated.
‘Consumers today are expertly blending classic and contemporary styles in their bathrooms to create spaces that feel fresh, yet timeless,’ Mike explains. ‘Many are pairing traditional elements such as paneled vanity units and classic heritage-inspired brassware with sleek, modern fixtures.’
Jennifer’s bathroom exemplifies this combination. The marble flooring brings formality, while the planting and accessories are so modern. It resembles the character of a boutique hotel, but with the ease of a home – something we should all aspire to this fall.
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