Decorating focus: Wallpaper in the bathroom
Can you put wallpaper in a bathroom? Yes you can! Transforming yours into a sanctuary of style and comfort involves more than just choosing the right fixtures and tiles, it's about integrating elements that reflect your personality and enhance the ambience of the space.
Above: Burges Snail by Little Greene
While the allure of wallpaper is undeniable, bathrooms present unique challenges due to higher moisture levels. Without adequate ventilation, humidity can cause wallpaper to peel, warp, or harbour mildew. To mitigate these risks, you should always prioritise ventilation solutions such as extractor fans, windows, or vents.
In the room pictured above, the wallpaper has been reserved for a wall that is less susceptible to moisture, away from the bath tub and paint has been applied to the area most prone to splashes or direct water contact. This strategic approach balances aesthetic appeal with practicality, ensuring both longevity and visual cohesion.
This gorgeous bathroom is where style meets functionality. The combination of the tropical palm wallpaper and the white panelled walls creates a harmonious blend of texture and pattern, adding depth and visual interest to the room and creating a welcoming space to unwind and relax.
Above: The Boys are Back in Town by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Golden bathrooms have always been synonymous with glamour and luxury, and layering tones of old gold and copper colours with furniture and accessories will create a clever cocktail of metallics, drawing attention to the beauty of the tone and channeling a somewhat daring attitude! Style in the most polished way with inspiring all-gold walls. In this bathroom, the neutral, organic drapes and monochrome woodwork, floor and bath create the perfect tonal antidote.
Above: Palette by Minnie Kemp x Mind The Gap
This bathroom exudes a luxurious and inviting ambience, with its striking wallpaper and elegant design elements. Every detail is carefully curated to create a visually stunning retreat, with the distance between the central bath tub and wallpapered corner making the scheme both impactful and practical.
Above: Neptune by Wear The Walls
Practicality prevails in the design of this fabulous bathroom. As seen in the mirror reflection, the area surrounding the shower is left un-papered, a deliberate choice to protect against water damage while ensuring the longevity of the enchanting underwater-themed wallpaper. This thoughtful approach seamlessly marries functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Above: Kienze by Harlequin x wallpaperdirect
The decorative elements in this chic bathroom combine to create a retreat that is both visually captivating and functionally refined. The use of wallpaper on all four walls is made possible by the choice of a bathtub centred away from the wall and a deep tile sink vanity unit.
Above: Calico Shell by 1838 Wallcoverings
This grand bathroom, with a tub under the window and the opulent application of Calico Shell wallpaper, exudes elegance and tranquility. The bathroom feels spacious, with high ceilings and ample natural light streaming through the large window, which is emphasised by the all-over wallpaper leading from the entrance right into the room.
Below: Flow by Graham & Brown
This dramatic bathroom boasts a striking aesthetic. The black panelled lower wall adds depth and a sense of luxury to the space but what truly sets it apart is the bold statement made with the wallpaper – adorned with vibrant orange koi carp against a midnight ground, their graceful movements captured in intricate detail, adding dynamic energy to the room.
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At the heart of this bathroom scheme lies a harmonious blend of wallpaper and painted panelling, transforming it into a haven of style and sophistication. Bold hues infuse the room with character and warmth.
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The ultimate wallcovering – deeply textured, flat backed and extremely tough. This is a specialist product which needs an experienced installer. It is supplied as a cream colour, ready for painting – shown in this smart bathroom with paint effect applied.
