For years it was unthinkable to use wallpaper in wet areas such as the bathroom, but today it is one of the biggest trends in interior design. Thanks to advances in vinyl materials and anti-humidity treatments, wallpaper has conquered the bathroom, bringing personality, colour and textures that go beyond the traditional tile.
The wallpaper revolution in the bathroom
The bathroom, traditionally conceived as a functional space, has become another extension of personal style and creativity in decoration. One of the freshest proposals that is gaining ground is the use of wallpaper, an alternative that allows this environment to be transformed into a place full of originality and trend.
As you can see, wallpaper has left behind the old-fashioned image of decoration exclusively for living rooms. Nowadays, designs, textures and patterns that offer a unique visual experience are the order of the day.
6 key trends with wallpaper
Organic nature
This bathroom is an example of how wallpaper can be integrated into a natural and serene aesthetic. The subtle and repetitive vegetal pattern is mixed with noble materials such as the grooved wood of the furniture, the brass-finish wall lights and the ceramic and natural fibre details. The rounded shapes of the mirrors and lamps give a handcrafted and cosy air, creating a balanced atmosphere between the functional and the decorative.
Key trend: wallpapers with delicate motifs inspired by nature, integrated with handcrafted finishes and warm tones.
Bathco washbasin: Cerdeña
Controlled maximalism
The wallpaper in this bathroom by Sube Interiorismo, with silhouettes of felines and palm trees in black, white and gold, adds a bold and sophisticated touch. The matt black washbasin, together with the light wood furniture, creates an elegant contrast. This type of wallpaper is ideal for small bathrooms or guest toilets, where you can play with the visual impact without saturating.
Key trend: dark wallpapers with exotic motifs and contrasting matt finishes.
Bathco washbasin: New Lys
Vertical stripes
The wide stripes in soft tones, such as white and mint green, create an optical effect that visually expands the space. This proposal by Pia Capdevila is ideal for narrow bathrooms or those with low ceilings, as it generates a sensation of height and order. Combined with furniture with clean lines and natural materials such as wood, it brings freshness and serenity.
Key trend: vertical striped wallpaper in pastel or neutral tones, perfect for Nordic styles or renovated classics.
Bathco washbasin: Plasencia
Marine aesthetics
This bathroom with fish wallpaper in neutral tones by Natalia Zubizarreta is playful yet sophisticated. Here, the design is accompanied by natural materials such as dark marble, rattan and stone, adding depth and a coastal chic feel. Ideal for those looking for a relaxed style, but with character.
Key trend: wallpapers illustrated with marine wildlife, integrated with tactile materials and warm finishes.
Bathco washbasin: Dual Beige
Ethnic patterns
The use of wallpaper with geometric motifs provides a retro but very modern look. In this proposal by Caax Arquitectura, it is combined with a washbasin on a grooved wooden countertop and designer lights, achieving a sophisticated and eclectic aesthetic.
Key trend: ethnic or retro patterns reinterpreted, combined with modern design pieces.
Bathco washbasin: Paraná
Colour in the bathroom
In this proposal by Rosario López Interiorismo, the wallpaper becomes the main protagonist as it brings all the colour to the space. Its illustrations of coral and anemones in pastel tones fill the bathroom with life, without the need to resort to other eye-catching decorative elements. The neutral base of the furniture and the textured ceramic washbasins allow the wallpaper to stand out elegantly. The golden taps and the details in natural fibres complete a fresh, warm and very modern atmosphere.
Key trend: wallpapers with colourful motifs transform the bathroom into a vibrant space without overloading it.
Bathco washbasin: Sand Waves
