20 Wallpapers to Bling Up the Bathroom
Add something special to your bathing space with brightly coloured or boldly patterned wallpaper that wows
To make a large impact in a small lavatory, there’s no need to look further than these striking wallpapers. Whether your room is in need of a bold graphic, delicate toile or a novelty print, this collection of eye candy covers your options.
3. For bookworms, this bathroom is a dream. Rather than storing a stack of volumes by the sink, put them on your walls – they’re guaranteed not to collect dust.
‘Biblioteque’ wallpaper: Brunschwig & Fils
‘Biblioteque’ wallpaper: Brunschwig & Fils
4. Line your bathroom wall with lipstick. Hot kisses in shades of peachy pinks and rosy reds leave their mark around this stunning vanity.
‘Lips’ wallpaper: Voutsa
‘Lips’ wallpaper: Voutsa
5. Here, a mostly white bathroom turns into a real looker. Accessorize with complementary black accents in the mirror and lighting.
‘Superstar’ wallpaper: Phyllis Morris
‘Superstar’ wallpaper: Phyllis Morris
6. Dancing zebras provide a bold twist to this space. The playful print really wows in an unexpected zesty yellow.
‘Zebras’ wallpaper: Scalamandré
‘Zebras’ wallpaper: Scalamandré
7. In this soft print reminiscent of damask, fire hydrants and parking meters hide among the flora and fauna. Guests will do a double take every time they enter.
‘City Park’ wallpaper: Flavor Paper
‘City Park’ wallpaper: Flavor Paper
8. A blueprint wallpaper looks amazing on these walls. For the boating enthusiast, let these ships sail into your bathroom and match them with a pair of nautical-inspired sconces.
‘Chesapeake Novelty’ wallpaper: Ralph Lauren Home
‘Chesapeake Novelty’ wallpaper: Ralph Lauren Home
9. To shake things up, consider placing wallpaper on an atypical wall. These great greys make for a magical monochromatic powder room.
‘Hicks Hexagon’ wallpaper: Cole & Son
‘Hicks Hexagon’ wallpaper: Cole & Son
10. Various shades of purple pop against the white wainscoting. For the lavender lover, try punching it up with brass accents. The bold contrast is the epitome of chic.
Wallpaper: Lee Jofa
Wallpaper: Lee Jofa
11. Warm and wooded, this rustic powder room is good for the soul and brings nature indoors.
‘Woods’ wallpaper: Anthropologie
‘Woods’ wallpaper: Anthropologie
12. White diamonds cascade down these vibrant red walls. Wood accents play a part in making the bathroom still feel warm and cosy.
Wallpaper: Farrow & Ball
Wallpaper: Farrow & Ball
13. A botanical mural puts the art right on your walls. Match this elegant print with both brass and marble. The glam look is easy to achieve with a few material touches.
‘Jardinières Citrus Trees’ wallpaper, Chinoiserie collection: de Gournay
‘Jardinières Citrus Trees’ wallpaper, Chinoiserie collection: de Gournay
14. Sharp black lines cross to form facets. Looking like broken glass, these walls crash into each other for an artful graphic kick.
‘Channels’ wallpaper: Kelly Wearstler
‘Channels’ wallpaper: Kelly Wearstler
15. A glowing grapefruit-like pattern carefully climbs these walls. Pair this playful print with a geometric mirror. Tulips provide a welcome element of nature.
Wallaper: Chang & Co
Wallaper: Chang & Co
16. Colour seems to bounce off these walls with this kaleidoscopic print. Match with marble for a sophisticated look.
‘Circus’ wallpaper: Cole & Son
‘Circus’ wallpaper: Cole & Son
17. This Hollywood Regency-inspired wallpaper harks back to a bygone era full of glamour and glitz. It’s sophisticated yet subtle and adds just enough colour without overwhelming the space.
‘Bamboo’ wallpaper: Cowtan & Tout
‘Bamboo’ wallpaper: Cowtan & Tout
18. This bathroom finds the right mix of old-fashioned and modern. The claw-foot tub and toile print border on grandmotherly, but the vivid blue of the wallpaper and the shiny steel accents in the room balance it out.
‘Ye Ha’ wallpaper: Studio Printworks
‘Ye Ha’ wallpaper: Studio Printworks
19. This space practically screams European chic with its sleek vanity and mirror. The Italian wallpaper features rooflines of homes typically found along the Mediterranean Sea.
‘Fornasetti Mediterrania’ wallpaper: Cole & Son
‘Fornasetti Mediterrania’ wallpaper: Cole & Son
20. The wallpaper’s subtle wave pattern lends a feeling of calm to this bathroom, and its blue colour echoes the painted vanity.
‘Seascape’ wallpaper: Abigail Edwards
YOUR TURN
Have you used an interesting printed wallpaper to embolden your bathroom? Upload photos to show off your work in the Comments section below.
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‘Seascape’ wallpaper: Abigail Edwards
YOUR TURN
Have you used an interesting printed wallpaper to embolden your bathroom? Upload photos to show off your work in the Comments section below.
MORE
Beautify Your Bland Bathroom With Wallpaper
Words of Warning: How to Avoid Getting Patterned Wallpaper Wrong
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‘Red Toile’ wallpaper: Kathryn M Ireland