9 Ways to Create a Bold, Beautiful Bathroom with Wallpaper

We're always being asked if you can use wallpaper in a bathroom. We say, yes - of course, you can! A properly ventilated bathroom will happily accommodate wallpaper. Embracing pattern in a small room is great and can actually make it seem bigger, plus it's the room all guests are bound to see when they pop over, so it's a chance to have a bit of fun and experiment, creating maximum impact.

 

No. 1

Size Doesn't Matter

Small spaces are the ideal place to go big and bold with all the impact of the wallpaper at less cost.
 
Faunacation wallpaper  / photo by @kailleyskitchen

 

No. 2

Tell a Story Through Playful Pattern

Lions, leopards & lemurs stroll casually through Regency inspired streets and parklands in our Portobello Parade print. 

Portobello Parade wallpaper in Jellied Teal

 

 

No. 3

Pair a Delicate Print with Wood Panelling for Vintage Charm

Adding panelling is a great way of injecting period detailing into a more modern home.

Bye Bye Birdie wallpaper in Buttercup

 

No. 4

Add Texture With Tiles

 

Create exciting design moments by pairing tiles with a bold wallpaper, a particularly pleasing look, especially when using a single accent colour.

Deco Martini wallpaper in Arsenic

 

 

No. 5

Maximalist Pattern Clash

Make a statement by pairing print on the walls with a patterned basin.
 
Zsa Zsa wallpaper in Blue. Photo by London Basin Company 
 
 

No. 6

Why Have One Wallpaper When You Can Have Two?

Use contrasting colours in the same print for added design detail and maximum wallpaper magic.

Crane Fonda wallpaper in Soft CopperBlack Gold  / photo by Always Sunday

  

No. 7

Create a Zen-Like Oasis of Calm

Our delicate Japanese-inspired Kyoto blossom print transports you to a springtime floral fantasy, perfect for daydreaming in a relaxing bath.
 

Kyoto Blossom wallpaper in Lotus Pink

 

No. 8

Accent Colours

Let the wallpaper shine by picking out a core colour for the tiles, paintwork and bathroom fixtures. The closer the colour match, the stronger the impact.
 

 Divine Plumage wallpaper

 

No. 9

Dare to be Different

Using tiles in areas prone to splashing can favour function over style, but it needn't be boring, we love this uneven join when pairing tiles vertically with a statement wallpaper.

Crane Fonda wallpaper in Jade Green / photo by @_townhouse_project
 

Looking for more wallpaper décor ideas, tips and tricks for your bathroom? 

Read How to Use Wallpaper in a Bathroom.
 
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