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39 Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas to Transform Your Space

Bathroom covered with wallpaper of tan palm leaves

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Hanging bathroom wallpaper is a low-effort, high-impact way to transform both small and large spaces. You can go bold with a graphic or abstract pattern, add texture with grasscloth, or add color with a landscape scene or modern floral design. From powder rooms and guest baths to kids' bathrooms and primary bathrooms, there are options for every style and price point (including renter-friendly removable wallpaper).

Check out these bathroom wallpaper ideas for spaces of every size and style to inspire you.

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    Dark Floral Wallpaper

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    Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Amy Lamb of Native House Photography

    Hang dramatic large-scale Dutch Masters-inspired floral wallpaper by Ellie Cash to turn a simple bathroom into an enchanted garden. Lisa Gilmore Design paired the dark floral wallpaper with a dark wood vanity for a cohesive feel.

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    Swan and Lily Pad Wallpaper

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    Mary Patton Design

    Create a timeless feel with a traditional wallpaper design. Mary Patton Design chose soft gray wallpaper decorated with painted lily pads and swans, and hung a beveled mirror and a pair of wall sconces to add a vintage note.

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    Storm Clouds Wallpaper

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    Design by Studio DB / Photo by Alexandra Rowley

    Add movement to the walls of a smaller bathroom with dramatic storm cloud wallpaper. Studio DB hung moody Fornasetti wallpaper to change the weather in this clean-lined, neutral-toned bathroom.

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    Vintage Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Design by Kara Mann

    Add glamour with lushly illustrated wallpaper. Interior designer Kara Mann paired black illustrated wallpaper with dark floors, simple frameless mirrors, and a pair of bright white vintage pedestal sinks to create a timeless and glamorous ambiance in this primary bathroom.

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    Multicolored Wallpaper

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    Design by Studio DB / Photo by Matthew Williams

    Using wallpaper in a bathroom is one way to create visual cohesion with adjacent spaces. Studio DB paired wallpaper with a paint splatter motif with a bright yellow painted sink vanity to set the tone for a kid-friendly space.

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    Deep Sea Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Design by Anne Rae Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart 

    Have fun with a deep sea motif. Interior designer Kristin Kostamo-McNeil of Anne Rae Design added a whimsical note to a simple bathroom with illustrated fish wallpaper in muted tones and a porthole mirror to add to the underwater illusion.

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    Bold Floral Wallpaper

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    Design by Studio DB / Photo by Matthew Williams

    Florals don't have to be frilly. Studio DB chose a bold floral wallpaper with tones of red, blue, black, and cream that stands up to the black marble sink in this sophisticated space.

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    Birch Tree Wallpaper

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    JK Interior Living

    Tree-themed wallpaper will give your powder room an escapist feel. JK Interior Living chose classic Cole & Son birch tree wallpaper to add a calming woodsy note to this small cool-toned bathroom.

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    Delicate Floral Wallpaper

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    Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

    Pair a pastel pink vanity with delicate floral wallpaper to decorate a girls' bathroom like this space from Mindy Gayer Design Co.

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    Abstract Wallpaper

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    Design by House of One

    Give your walls a graphic quality with abstract illustrations. Interior designer Brittany Farinas of House of One chose an in-your-face pattern for this black and white bathroom that turns a simple room design into something surprising.

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    Leafy Botanical Wallpaper

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    Mel Bean Interiors

    Channel Golden Girls vibes with leafy botanical wallpaper. Mel Bean Interiors paired the nostalgic print with teal trim and brass fixtures and decor to turn a small bathroom into something full of retro flair.

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    Watercolor Wallpaper

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    Margaret Wright Photography

    Choose a bold watercolor blue pattern to give your bathroom a fresh feel. This space balances blue and white florals with brass accents for a bright feel.

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    Retro-Style Wallpaper

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    Caitlin Higgins for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Wake up a vintage bathroom with an audacious wallpaper pattern that creates a focal point and looks like it could have been there for decades.

    Caitlin Higgins for Emily Henderson Design decorated this bungalow bathroom with Busted wallpaper from Work + Sea for a retro feel.

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    Gray and White Wallpaper

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    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Paint the ceiling in the same color as the wallpaper background for a coordinated look. Desiree Burns Interiors chose boldly patterned, soft gray-and-white wallpaper, painting the door and ceiling in a matching shade of medium-toned gray.

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    Wild Colorful Wallpaper

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    Margaret Wright Photography

    Feel free to take risks that you might not dare to take in larger rooms with statement wallpaper that will make the space feel memorable.

    In this eye-catching bathroom, unapologetically bright pink wallpaper with a spiky floral motif stands up to the green tile shower to create a room full of personality and singular style.

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    Geometric Wallpaper

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    Leclair Decor

    Geometric patterns will give a smaller bathroom a crisp feel. Leclair Decor added energy to this bright bathroom with geometric blue-and-white wallpaper and silver accents.

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    Textured Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

    Use wallpaper to add texture to a small bathroom. Mindy Gayer Design Co. chose a subtle salmon pink-and-white wallpaper that creates a soft textural background in this warm space.

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    Midcentury Modern Bathroom

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    Brexton Cole Interiors

    Bring midcentury vibes to a modern bathroom with groovy wallpaper. Brexton Cole Interiors covered the walls of this black-and-white space with wavy wallpaper, leaving the rest of the design simple allow it to take the spotlight.

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    Patterned Green Wallpaper

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    Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Stoffer Photogrpahy

    Shades of green will add a fresh feel in a bathroom of any size. Kate Marker Interiors hung fresh green-and-white patterned wallpaper in this small bathroom that works well with the white vintage-style sink and retro-style silver on the sink base, mirror, and accessories.

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    Dark Woodland Wallpaper

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    Kate Marker Interiors

    Decorate your powder room with woodland wallpaper to delight your guests. Kate Marker Interiors chose a dark wallpaper with a white illustrated woodland pattern to add charm to this Michigan rental cottage bathroom.

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    Silver-Toned Wallpaper

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    Charbonneau Interiors

    Metallic wallpaper will brighten a small powder room. Charbonneau Interiors added interest to the walls of this bathroom with patterned metallic wallpaper that plays off the silver tones of the room.

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    Art Deco Wallpaper

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    Design by Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs

    Bring Art Deco style to a modern bathroom with a period wallpaper design. Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs centered this bathroom design around a striking Art Deco-inspired wallpaper that transforms the space with color and pattern.

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    Black-and-White Wallpaper

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    Twelve15 Design Studio

    Create an immersive feel in a small bathroom with black wallpaper. Twelve15 Design Studio chose an immersive black wallpaper with a busy white hand-drawn motif that creates a sense of depth and movement in a small bathroom.

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    Teal Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Tyler Karu Design and Interiors / Photo by Erin Little

    Choose teal wallpaper for a striking look in an otherwise neutral bathroom. The repeating circles in this teal-and-white wallpaper add rhythm and a shot of color to this spacious, cool neutral-toned bathroom from Tyler Karu Design and Interiors.

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    Subtle Patterned Wallpaper

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    Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo

    Maintain a minimalist feel in a small guest bathroom with subtle patterned wallpaper.

    In this bathroom from Cathie Hong Interiors, understated wallpaper in a soft pink-and-white pattern adds a hint of texture and interest without overwhelming the compact space.

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    Black-and-White Floral

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    Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

    Add wallpaper to create a focal point in a bathroom that is visible from the hallway.

    Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona chose a soft large-scale black-and-white floral wallpaper for the top half of this inviting guest bathroom to make the room a feature rather than an end-of-the-hallway eyesore.

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    Blue-and-White Bathroom

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    Britt Design Studio

    Mix varying shapes to create interest in your bathroom. Britt Design Studio decorated this whimsical blue-and-white bathroom with geometric wallpaper that adds contrast with a curvy mirror and scalloped single vanity.

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    Coastal Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Tyler Karu Design and Interiors / Photo by James R. Salomon

    Reinforce a coastal theme with wallpaper. Tyler Karu Design and Interiors chose a soft gray wallpaper with an illustrated rope pattern to complement a weathered gray wood vanity, marble sink, and beveled round mirror in this Maine beach house bathroom.

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    Gold Metallic Wallpaper

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    Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

    Give your space a budget-friendly makeover with removable wallpaper.

    Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona added a removable peel-and-stick gold metallic wallpaper accent wall in her daughters' shared bathroom to add a touch of glam.

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    Kids' Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Design by JL Design / Photo by Reagen Taylor Photography

    Add whimsy to your kids' bathroom walls with illustrated wallpaper. JL Design hung illustrated wallpaper with pops of primary blue, red, and yellow to add whimsy to this kids' bathroom.

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    Multicolored Wallpaper

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    Gray Space Interiors

    Make a big statement in a small powder room with a bold multicolored wallpaper. Gray Space Interiors paired the feel-good pattern with shiny brass accents and layered on even more colorful art and textiles for an immersive effect.

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    Two-Tone Wallpaper

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    Alvin Wayne

    Dress up a small bathroom with a bold wallpaper accent wall in an abstract pattern. Interior designer Alvin Wayne chose a black-and-white pattern in this New York City apartment bathroom.

    Tip

    If you're a renter or aren't sure you want to commit to traditional wallpaper, try removable peel-and-stick wallpaper instead.

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    Bathroom Ceiling Wallpaper

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    Studio Peake

    Embellish a bathroom ceiling with blue-and-white cloud wallpaper for a whimsical and dreamy feel, like this London space from Studio Peake. The intricate crown moldings are painted pale blue to complement the wallpaper and wall tiles.

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    Vintage Wallpaper With Tile

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    Ashley Montgomery Design

    Pair vintage wallpaper with a half wall of colorful penny tile for a timeless feel, like this bathroom from Ashley Montgomery Design.

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    Hand-Painted Wallpaper

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    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Wallpaper embellished with hand-painted flowers, lemon branches, and birds will add timeless elegance to a small bathroom in an older home. Desiree Burns Interiors paired the wallpaper with a modern mirror and an old-school pedestal sink.

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    Bathroom Accent Wallpaper

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    Studio Peake

    Bring your bathroom's color palette together with a wallpaper accent wall. Studio Peake complemented white tile and pale green shiplap and window trim with an accent wall of green-and-white wallpaper in a graphic botanical pattern for an updated vintage feel.

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    Pink and Blue Bathroom

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    Kendall Wilkinson Design

    Pair botanical wallpaper with bright paint, tile, and textiles for a tropical getaway feel in a pool or guest house bathroom. Kendall Wilkinson Design chose a peppy retro palette of bright blues and vivid pinks.

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    Mountain Scene Wallpaper

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    Kendall Wilkinson Design

    Use wallpaper to tell a story about the setting of your home with an illustrated graphic pattern and plenty of color, like this mountain home bathroom from Kendall Wilkinson Design.

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    Modern Bathroom Wallpaper

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    Pair a bold colorful sink vanity with modern floral wallpaper to energize a small powder room. Michelle Berwick Design mixed floral wallpaper in soft shades of orange with a bright coral sink and black accents in this vibrant space.

What is the best type of wallpaper to use in a bathroom?

Vinyl wallpaper is moisture-resistant, making it a good choice for bathroom wallpaper. If you go with traditional wallpaper, be sure to apply a protective clear coat of varnish over the wallpaper once it’s installed to protect it from water damage, and seal any gaps between the wallpaper and baseboards with clear silicone caulk.  

Can you use peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bathroom? 

Yes. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is made of vinyl so that it’s moisture-resistant and won’t develop mildew or mold, making it an easy and affordable choice for the bathroom.

How do you choose wallpaper for small bathrooms?

Choose light colored wallpaper for an airy look that will make a small bathroom feel more spacious. Or go bolder with a large-scale pattern or a dark wallpaper background that matches the ceiling and trim paint that will add depth to a small space and blur the edges of where the walls begin and end.