Wallpaper for Bathrooms

Designing bathrooms with wallpaper

The bathroom is an important room in a house or flat that is used not only for bathing and showering but also as a place of well-being and relaxation. Wallpapers that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and durable are suitable for designing the walls in the bathroom. Whether an elegant, minimalist look, wallpaper in a maritime style or more unusual patterned wallpaper with a luxurious effect: with the right choice of wallpaper designs, colours and textures, the bathroom can be transformed into a cosy wellness oasis and individual taste can be expressed.

Here you will find wallpaper inspiration for your bathroom. All the wallpapers shown and many of the colours used in the room have been added to the images for you. They can all be ordered in the MEINEWAND shop.

In principle, all wallpapers at MEINEWAND are suitable for bathrooms. However, wallpaper should not be used in the shower area.

You can find more technical information about wallpaper in the bathroom in our knowledge database.

Modern wallpaper in the bathroom

To create a modern atmosphere in the bathroom, wallpapers with geometric patterns are suitable. Interesting shapes and compositions of triangles or hexagons create a stylish order to the, which can also have an illusionary and thus extravagant effect. Likewise, abstract pattern wallpapers with graphic motifs can create a modern ambience. Floral patterns are a classic that create a calming and natural atmosphere in the bathroom or enliven the wall in extravagant compositions.

Wallpapers with a concrete, stone and tile look in the bathroom

Wallpapers with a concrete, stone and tile look offer a wide range of possibilities for bathroom design. Different types of stone look deceptively real due to their three-dimensional appearance and have a rustic effect. In addition, the different facets of concrete can be staged in light or dark nuances to create a cool and stylish look in industrial style. Their visual texture also creates a unique structure on the wall. Tile-look wallpapers are particularly stylish and decorative. The even arrangement of the tiles creates a straight and orderly structure on the wall. Depictions of artistic and colourful motifs, ornaments or mosaics in tile look, or designs with a three-dimensional effect create a Mediterranean atmosphere.

Maritime bathroom wallpapers

Wallpapers in a maritime style fit particularly well in bathrooms. The use of blue and white colours, as well as patterns such as stripes or motifs of anchors and seagulls, evoke associations with the sea, the coast and the beach. Underwater motifs such as fish, whales or corals can also be staged. The connection to the water can create a relaxing and summery atmosphere and make the bathroom seem brighter and airier.

Luxurious bathroom wallpaper

For luxurious bathrooms, the choice can fall on exclusive patterns and colours. Classics include wallpapers with high-quality marble designs in white, grey or black, which add depth to the wall. Grey marble has an exceptionally interesting look due to its many shades. White and golden marble, which adorns palaces and castles, is staged in stylish bathroom designs and thus conjures up the luxurious effect on the wall. Wallpapers with a black marble look are particularly extravagant in the bathroom. Wallpapers with gold accents, shimmer or gloss elements can also be used to create luxury walls in the bathroom.

Wallpaper colours in the bathroom

A popular choice for bathroom wall colour schemes is wallpaper with neutral colours such as white, beige, grey or cream, which give the room a fresh and natural ambience. Wallpapers with green tones achieve a particularly invigorating effect as fabre found in nature, expressed in botanical patterns or exotic jungle motifs. Dark, royal blue tones or light maritime turquoise tones lend the bathroom a calming atmosphere.

Wallpapers for small bathrooms or bathrooms with low light incidence

When designing the walls of small bathrooms, the choice of wallpaper should fall on light designs. Colours such as white or cream make the room appear larger and wider. Patterns of horizontal stripes can also be used to give a bathroom additional visual width. Patterns with metallic or shiny elements create depth on the wall and are particularly suitable for bathrooms with low light incidence. While large bathrooms can work particularly well with bold, eye-catching patterned wallpaper, care should be taken in smaller rooms to use discreet patterns so as not to overload the walls and thus avoid an oppressive atmosphere.

Can tiles be wallpapered in the bathroom?

When designing the bathroom with wallpaper, the question always arises as to whether bathroom wallpaper can also be applied to tiles. This is possible without any problems. In this case, it is best to use a dispersion adhesive instead of a paste. However, all the joints of the tile pattern will show on the wallpaper. Therefore, we recommend filling the tiles beforehand.

You can find out how to do this in our knowledge base in the article Substrate treatment for wallpaper on tiles.