Beige artificial stone in the bathroom

Wall decor in the bathroom: examples and tips

Which version of wall decoration in the bathroom do you prefer? This question is often faced by everyone who wants to create an exclusive interior in this room. Choosing a way to decorate wall surfaces is not easy, because Bathrooms are wet rooms designed for all family members. Therefore, the design of such rooms must meet all the highest requirements of functionality, security and decor. Plumbing equipment for bathrooms is of paramount importance, but the way of interior decoration is no less important. The walls in the bathroom should be stylish, beautiful and durable. When choosing wall cladding in the bathroom, it is important to consider all its advantages and disadvantages. A variety of finishing materials allows you to choose those types that would meet your capabilities and style preferences.

Glass block partition in the bathroom

Material Requirements:

  • moisture resistance;
  • environmental Safety;
  • hygiene;
  • resistance to acid-base detergents;
  • ease in leaving.

Ceramic tile

Beige tile on the wall in the bathroom

The most common material for wall decoration in the bathroom is ceramic tile. A variety of textures, shapes, colors will create any effect and style in the bathroom interior. The tile protects the walls from moisture, it is easy to wash and clean. There are a lot of options for using ceramic tiles.
You can finish the walls with plain white tiles and dilute the monochrome with a contrasting tile in the form of an apron:

Oval bathtub by the window

or lay out the tiles with a simulated brick:


An imitation of brickwork in the bathroom will create an eccentric interior, with a touch of some brutality:


Porcelain tile is another type of ceramic tile. It is known for high strength. Most often, porcelain stoneware is used for flooring, but sometimes it is faced with walls in the bathroom:


Fans of extravagance will be able to appreciate the original way of decorating the walls, reminiscent of the patchwork style. Tiles are completely different in texture, design, color combined in one wall, like rags of fabric in a bedspread:


An unusual volumetric tile with a matte surface harmoniously fits into the interior of the bathroom:

White matte tiles on the wall in the bathroom

Classic and luxurious marble always creates the effect of an expensive and sophisticated interior:

Marble wall in the bathroom

Natural pebbles are a very economical and practical finishing material for bathrooms. It is quite simple to mount it yourself, in construction stores they sell mounting grids on which stones are already glued. There are several ways to stack small stones. Walls decorated with pebbles look unusual and original, they are easy to care for, they can be covered with paint or varnish:


The masonry masonry on the walls looks very unusual in the bathroom. This type of design will help create a natural, rustic or ethnic style:

Many are afraid of the possibility of decorating the walls with wood, because This material absorbs moisture and deforms with time. However, modern lacquer-colorful and antiseptic compositions allow you to create a reliable protective layer for decorative elements made of wood. This finish is suitable for bathrooms in eco-style, country and other rustic styles:


The bathroom looks enchanting, where wood and tile are combined in the wall decor:

Synthetic material resembling natural stone is a great alternative to natural raw materials. It is lighter than a natural analogue, cheaper, easier to install and provides the same effect of natural harmony as natural stones:


Plastic panels - one of the budget materials, easy to install, resistant to moisture and temperature extremes.The disadvantage of such walls is the fragility of the plastic and its flammability. And for the interior of the bathroom, you can choose interesting options for finishing with plastic panels:

A completely inimitable interior in the bathroom will create mosaic tiles. It is made of different materials: tile, glass, plastic. Mosaic finish and finish any surface, lay it at any temperature. There are a lot of options for the colors of the mosaic, you can use a monophonic color scheme:


or create different patterns: abstract geometric


and more complex - plant drawings resembling a painting. This is certainly an expensive way to decorate walls, but the result is amazing:

Floral Mosaic

Painting is one of the easiest wall decoration options, especially for drywall constructions. The main requirement for paint is moisture resistance, choose articles with the corresponding marking. Before painting, the walls should be carefully leveled and sanded so that the paint lies evenly. You can choose a glossy, matte or combination coating:


The marbled color looks spectacular:

In bathrooms it’s not customary to paste wallpaper on the walls, as this is not entirely practical. But if good ventilation is installed in the room, then washable bamboo wallpaper is a wonderful option for wall decoration. Such a coating is treated with moisture resistant compounds and is quite durable:


The mirror wall is a chic and stylish solution for the bathroom, especially if you use mirror tiles of an unusual shape, with a facet edge. Similarly, you can add extra volume to the room. The disadvantage of such walls is fogging from steam:


A stunning corner of the true wildlife in the bathroom is the phytowall. To create it, use shade and hygrophilous plants: moss, ferns, descriptions. Installation of a living wall must be carried out by specialist florists; it is important to design an automatic watering and irrigation system. Such difficulties in constructing phytowalls will pay off with an exclusive and incredible interior:

plant wall in the bathroom

Embossed walls with the effect of 3 D - a relatively new direction in design, but managed to gain popularity, because It is made of volumetric panels, does not require additional processing of walls before decoration and hides possible wall defects:

Volumetric figured panels in a bathroom