20 Bathroom Wallpapers That Bring the Wow
These spirited wallcoverings will add a drop of whimsy and a whole bucket of bold to your water closet
Michelle Gage
13 February 2016
Michelle Gage is a Philadelphia-based interior designer with an affinity for playful prints and whimsical designs. Her career began as a buyer for Anthropologie Home where she was tasked with selecting everything from art and antiques to decorative textiles. In 2015, Michelle embarked on her own and founded Michelle Gage Interiors.
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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 novelty print, this collection of eye candy covers your options.
1. Retro reds burst in this blooming bathroom. The two-tone mix of red and white is very crisp. Celebrate the theme further by adding in a bright bouquet.
Wallpaper: Red Toile, Kathryn M Ireland
Wallpaper: Red Toile, Kathryn M Ireland
2. This gender-neutral black and white combo is bound to invite people in from the hallway.
Wallpaper: Allen + Roth
Wallpaper: Allen + Roth
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.
Wallpaper: Biblioteque, Brunschwig & Fils
Wallpaper: Biblioteque, 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.
Wallpaper: Lips, Voutsa
Wallpaper: Lips, Voutsa
5. Here, a mostly white bathroom turns into a real looker. Accessorize with complementary black accents in the mirror and lighting.
Wallpaper: Superstar, Phyllis Morris
Wallpaper: Superstar, Phyllis Morris
6. Dancing zebras provide a bold twist to this space. The playful print really wows in an unexpected zesty yellow.
Wallpaper: Zebras, Scalamandré
Wallpaper: Zebras, 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.
Wallpaper: City Park, Flavor Paper
Wallpaper: City Park, 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.
Wallpaper: Chesapeake Novelty, Ralph Lauren Home
Wallpaper: Chesapeake Novelty, Ralph Lauren Home
9. To shake things up, consider placing wallpaper on an atypical wall. These great grays make for a magical monochromatic powder room.
Wallpaper: Hicks Hexagon, Cole & Son
Wallpaper: Hicks Hexagon, 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.
Wallpaper: Woods, Cole & Son
Wallpaper: Woods, Cole & Son
12. White diamonds cascade down these vibrant red walls. Wood accents play a part in making the bathroom still feel warm and cozy.
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.
Wallpaper: Jardinières Citrus Trees, Chinoiserie collection, de Gournay
Wallpaper: Jardinières Citrus Trees, 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.
Wallpaper: Channels, Kelly Wearstler
Wallpaper: Channels, 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: via Chang & Co.
Wallaper: via Chang & Co.
16. Color seems to bounce off these walls with this kaleidoscopic print. Match with marble for a sophisticated look.
Wallpaper: Circus, Cole & Son
Wallpaper: Circus, 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 color without overwhelming the space.
Wallpaper: Bamboo, Cowtan & Tout
Wallpaper: Bamboo, 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.
Wallpaper: Ye Ha, Studio Printworks
Wallpaper: Ye Ha, 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.
Wallpaper: Fornasetti Mediterrania, Cole & Son
Wallpaper: Fornasetti Mediterrania, Cole & Son
20. The wallpaper’s subtle wave pattern lends a feeling of calm to this bathroom, and its blue color echoes the painted vanity.
Wallpaper: Seascape, Abigail Edwards
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Source List: 20 Wallpapers That Make the Room
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