40 Inspiring Ways to Use Wallpaper in Your Bathroom

Instagram personality Greg Penn of @manwithahammer has been restoring his 30-room Georgian house, one room at a time. For his primary bathroom, he chose a bold blue-and-white Chinoiserie-style print for the wallcovering and then accented with pops of red. Grounded with antique tables and art, the end result is somehow both traditional and eclectic.

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Wallpaper: “Les Pecheurs” in China Blue by Warner House

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This buttoned-up, plaid wallpaper adds a clean-lined, masculine touch to this bathroom by architect Gil Schafer. The symmetry of the coordinating monogrammed towels and chrome lighting adds to the smart design.

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This geometric wallcovering in Victoria and Marcus Ford’s petite powder room is the perfect base for a graphic gallery wall. The space may be small, but still packs a personal punch thanks to a happy assortment of vintage finds, including a “Ford Road” sign spotted at a flea market.

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Wallpaper: ”Trellis“ by Serena and Lily

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In this playful half bath by designer Meta Coleman, whimsical clover leaf wallpaper provides a happy contrast to the inky-blue trim and a bright chartreuse sink skirt.

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Wallpaper: Josef Frank’s “Klöverblad” from Svenskt Tenn

In this cottage’s moody attic bathroom, a woodland print wallpaper pairs with chocolate brown walls to create a cozy sense of escapism. “It feels like you’re bathing in the forest,” says homeowner Amy Whyte. Running the wallpaper up the slanted ceiling adds to the drama.

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Wall Paint Color: Pine Cone Brown by Benjamin Moore
Wallpaper: “Forêt Noire” by Nathalie Lété

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Country Living Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Hardage Barrett was pleasantly surprised when she discovered this bathroom in her Mississippi farmhouse was already covered in a hunting dog-themed toile wallpaper. It showed some wear and tear, so instead of replacing it, she freshened things up by painting the window trim and door in a coordinating green.

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Trim Paint Color: Oakmoss by Sherwin-Williams

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The cylindrical pattern woven into this floral wallpaper gives it a modern twist. Powder blue paneling to match the clawfoot tub and a pop of coral in the window shade round out this cottage-style primary bathroom by designer Laura Stephens.

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Wallpaper: “La Pannonie” by Pierre Frey

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The climbing vine wallpaper in this 384-year-old Cape Cod cottage designed by Stephenie Watts, is an ode to the outdoors. The dark forest green and breezy cafe curtain help this space feel instantly transportive.

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Wallpaper: “Willow Bough Minor” by William Morris

More is more in this powder bath from Louise Roe, the founder of homewares brand Sharland England. A playful climbing vine wallpaper, rich colorful accents and quirky brass shell-shaped sconces make this powder bath extra special.

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Wall Paint Color: Pompadour by Edward Bulmer Paint
Wallpaper: “Creeping Toadflax” by Living Quarters
Sconces: Scallop Wall Light by Jim Lawrence
Sink Skirt Fabric: “Nicobar” by Lisa Fine Textiles

This climbing forest wallpaper motif was inspired by both antique tapestries and the trees in New York City’s Central Park. The vertical lines of the tree branches are a nod to the city’s skyscrapers and, luckily for you, will make your ceiling appear taller.

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Wallpaper: “Raphael, Green” by Sandberg Wallpaper

Designer Emily Henderson fell in love with this historic wallpaper pattern that had the softness of a floral but the classic punch of a stripe. The skirted table is an economical alternative to a cabinet vanity.

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Wallpaper: “Sophie” by Sandberg Wallpaper

Matching the color of the baseboard to the wallpaper gives this powder room a monochromatic look, which adds character to the new build home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. For the full color-drenching effect, don’t forget to paint the ceiling!

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Trim Paint Color: Academy Gray by Valspar

We typically think of a bathroom as sleek and durable, but a powder bath offers the chance to relax the rules a bit thanks to less daily usage. Here, an antique dresser-turned-marble-topped vanity brings a weathered warmth to the powder room. Designer Shannon Bowers finished the space with antique crystal sconces and a soft blue-and-white botanical wallpaper to add a feminine touch.

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Wallpaper: “Beech” by Lewis & Wood

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Here, New York-based designer Lilse McKenna contrasted a punchy ochre linen sink skirt with a green-and-pink ditsy floral wallpaper. A rattan mirror adds an unexpected texture to round out the design.

Choose a wallpaper boasting a blooming display of specimen-style botanicals for a garden-fresh bathroom. Crisp leafy greens paired with petite colorful blooms pop against a white background, making for a bright and welcoming space for your guests. Here, in her family’s Michigan retreat, designer Chenault James converted a vintage cabinet into a cheery vanity and wrapped to compliment the room’s cheery wallpaper.

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Peel-and-stick wallpaper delivers all the style without the commitment—and the price tag. For an even more economical choice, consider adding paint “wainscoting” (the trim can double as a peg rail!) to cut the amount of wallpaper needed. In this farmhouse modern bathroom, homeowner and designer Jenni Yolo spent just $40 for her tree-covered toile wallpaper, which she paired with a grounding deep blue base.

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Wall Paint Color: Blue Metal by Behr
Wallpaper: “Tree Toile” by Chasing Paper

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A powder room is the perfect place to make a statement with wallpaper. The small space means less walls to cover (read: less wallpaper needed) and, in close quarters, a bold pattern actually has more impact, instantly turning a plain box into a charming jewel box. Case in point: this personality (literally!) packed bathroom designed by Alison Kandler.

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Singer-songwriter Holly Williams created a dreamy and relaxing soaking spot in this Kentucky farmhouse by wrapping a guest bathroom in a pretty golden yellow-and-white wallpaper. Painting the room’s wood floor, window trim, and beadboard ceiling all a crisp white ensures the wallpaper remains the center of attention.

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Floor, Trim, and Ceiling Paint Color: Cloud White by Benjamin Moore

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From flowers to fronds, nature provides all the best patterns. And while they look beautiful in their natural color palette, when presented in an unexpected colorway, the organic shapes gain an artistic quality. Designer Emily Henderson chose this sophisticated tone-on-tone blue wallpaper where the wispy trees take on the graphic look of a reversed silhouette.

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Wallpaper: “Hornbeam” by Farrow & Ball

A sophisticated gray-and-white palette gives an old-school windowpane check a fresh, modern edge. In this petite bathroom, designer Julie Holloway juxtaposed the graphic plaid wallpaper with an ornately carved wood mirror, then punctuated the simple color combo with a cleverly hung collection of framed silhouettes.