Using wallpaper in bathroom is becoming more and more popular as it allows to easily bring a style and different themes to the space. If you want to create a statement bathroom interior design and rather than having plain colored walls add some pattern to them, then choosing to incorporate bathroom wallpaper, will add a unique touch to the room. However, as bathrooms are spaces with high moisture, heat, humidity and water splashes, a question might arise if bathroom wallpaper is a practical design choice for this space? In this blog post we will talk about bathroom wallpaper and how it can be incorporated in these small spaces.
Why Wallpaper Is Gaining Popularity in Bathrooms
With removable wallpaper being available in many different colors and styles starting from more simplistic to bolder choices, it is no wonder that wallpaper is gaining popularity as the material to cover bathroom walls. Bathroom peel and stick wallpaper is a great choice to easily add a character and a unique style to the space. Even if you want the bathroom design to be simplistic, adding a light traditional wallpaper designs with elegant and soft prints will add an eye-catching detail and make the space more interesting. In the photo above we can see the Large Abstract Neutral Wallpaper from the Bathroom Wallpaper collection.
Challenges of Using Wallpaper in Wet Environments
Bathroom wallpaper is a great idea to add a modern touch and a character to the space, however, bathroom is still a room with high moisture areas around the shower, bath and sink therefore durability of wallpaper and if it is a realistic material for bathrooms can be an important question. Even though removable wallpapers from Livette's Wallpaper are water resistant and gently cleanable of stains making moderately regular cleaning easy, it is not recommended to place it in bathroom areas that are exposed to direct water splashes such as shower or around the bath. In places where the surface can get in contact with water directly often and get wet, we suggest to install tiles or a modern and easy to apply water resistant Peel And Stick Backsplash in your favorite design and colors that will also be a fun and budget friendly option for tile pattern look with a slight gloss finish for rental spaces and protects against moisture and be easy to remove when needed and can also be a great material choice for other rooms such as kitchen. However, rather than using paint to rest of the bathroom, we urge you to decorate it with wallpaper design type of your choice and make a modern, elegant and welcoming space. In the bathroom design above by Locale we can see an example of tiles applied just above the sink that compliments the bathroom wallpaper - Tiny Brush Pattern Removable Wallpaper In Linen Color from the Minimal Wallpaper collection.
Design Ideas for Bathrooms Using Wallpaper
If you are looking for bathroom wallpaper patterns ideas for your house, then there are a couple of ways to applying the peel and stick wallpaper to achieve a unique design. While in a small bathroom covering the whole room with wallpaper can create a stunning wow factor design, for a more strategic placement to avoid water damage, we suggest to consider creating a wallpaper accent wall and make a focal point in the room with a roll of wallpaper in a matching colour. The design will set the mood of the room, therefore, if you are looking to create a darker and more intimate and cozy atmosphere then darker colors and patterns will be ideal for you. However, if you want to achieve a soft and airy bathroom design, then a light floral pattern such as the Subtle Floral Peony Wallpaper from the Floral Wallpaper collection in the bathroom interior created by Thirteen Design above, will add a touch of elegance to the room.
Combining Wallpaper with Other Materials
A great idea to balance practicality and style is by mixing the wallpaper with other materials. A more popular combination could be applying wallpaper above tiles in the area around sink or next to tiles by the bath or shower. However, if you have a wood panel design installed in your bathroom, then applying wallpaper above it as in the example by Chantell in the photo above with the Blue Palm Leaf Wallpaper from the Blue Wallpaper collection will achieve a gorgeous balanced look. The blue wallpaper can also be a great choice in other rooms such as for kids bedroom or kids bathroom interior. It is important to also create a cohesive design with other bathroom fixtures, furniture, fabric and colors to match the created interior mood.
Types of Wallpaper Suitable for Bathrooms
There are different wallpaper materials available, however, are all of them suitable for bathroom interior? While there are different type of wallpaper such as vinyl wallpapers available in the market, Livette's Wallpaper is PVC and vinyl-free, non-woven wallpaper, printed with GreenGuard Gold certified inks and is water and moisture resistant and gently cleanable making it a perfect option. The material is also not affected by temperature and humidity changes that is important for bathroom interior. While paper and vinyl wallpaper, usually expand and contract when the room get's too humid or changes temperature, non-woven fleece material, does not change it's shape and dimensions while vinyl wallpaper might. In the bathroom design above we can see a beautiful bathroom interior by Anna with the Neutral Paintbrush Maze Removable Wallpaper from the Neutral Wallpaper collection.
Installation and Care Tips
How to install removable wallpaper? When it comes to wallpapering and choosing the right wall to cover, we strongly suggest to install it away from direct water exposure as previously mentioned. It is also strongly suggested to properly prepare the wall prior installations by making sure they are smooth, clean, have a coat of primer applied and it is important to use and extra strong wallpaper adhesive if applying traditional wallpaper and use seams roll. Furthermore, making sure that the room has proper ventilation before installing wallpaper is a must for it to stick properly to the wall. In the photo above we can see a gorgeous example of tile wallpaper by Tiffany with the Monochrome Tile Removable Wallpaper from the Tiles Wallpaper collection that can be a perfect and cost effective choice for rented spaces if you want to give the space a fresh make-over and a modern look and remove it later on.
Conclusion
We hope this blog post will give you tips on installing removable wallpaper in your bathroom. Installing traditional wallpaper and peel and stick wallpaper will definitely elevate the bathroom interior design and add a personality and a modern look with some pattern and pops of color, however, remember to think about the areas you want to cover with wallpaper and keep the wallpaper further away of wall parts that are directly exposed to water. If you are still thinking if the bathroom peel and stick wallpaper is the right choice for your home bathroom wall, then installing peel and stick wallpaper in the guest bathroom wall that will have a lower moisture exposure can be a great test to find out if it will be the right design product for your project.
