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Livingetc’s bathroom design report presents wallpaper as a way to give bathrooms a stronger visual identity, with examples ranging from leafy prints to stripes and textured finishes. The examples are design inspiration, not evidence that every wallpaper suits a damp room; product suitability and installation details are not specified.
Livingetc has published a bathroom design report featuring interiors where wallpaper supplies color, pattern and texture, making it a prominent design choice in powder rooms and ensuites. The examples show how designers have used leafy prints, fine-line illustrations, stripes and textured effects to give bathrooms a more distinctive look.
The report argues that bathrooms can be a suitable place to experiment with bolder decorative choices, particularly in smaller rooms that might otherwise feel purely functional. Its examples include a Philadelphia powder room covered in foliage-and-tree wallpaper, selected by designer Brittany Hakimfar to bring warmth and coziness to a large, bright home. Another small bathroom, in an Art Deco apartment, uses fine-line illustrations to add visual interest where natural light is limited.
Other projects use wallpaper more selectively or pair it with existing finishes. A bathroom designed by C&M Interiors features wallpaper with historic-style nude figures on an antiqued backdrop; designer Maria Hogrefe said the paper was used sparingly. The report also shows candy-colored stripes alongside antique-style details, and a maximalist room combining floral wallpaper with patterned floor tiles and a contrasting shower finish.
Several examples emphasize material and color combinations. A green bamboo-patterned paper with a silk-moiré background sits alongside a Viola Calacatta marble sink in a design by Zac Evangelisti of ZARQ. Another small powder room uses a crocodile-effect green wall finish with warm brass hardware. In a loft ensuite, palm-patterned wallpaper contrasts with red zellige tiles. The report also describes a wallpaper-clad wardrobe door that conceals the entrance to an ensuite; it is part of the approach to the bedroom, rather than wallpaper applied inside the bathroom.
Wallpaper Gives Small Bathrooms Identity
The examples make a case for treating a bathroom as part of a home’s overall design, rather than as a room planned only around fixtures. In compact powder rooms, a strong print can become the central decorative feature without requiring extensive changes to the layout. In larger or brighter homes, a darker, leafy paper can add contrast and a sense of intimacy, as Hakimfar’s project illustrates.
Wallpaper can also help connect finishes that might otherwise compete. The report’s projects pair it with marble, tile, brass and painted trim, showing that pattern need not stand alone. These are design approaches, not a guarantee of a particular result: the source offers photographs and designer commentary, but no measurements or comparative evidence about cost, durability or resale value.
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From Utility Room to Design Feature
The report sets its recommendations against a shift in how homeowners approach bathrooms. It says the room was once treated mainly as functional, while contemporary interiors more often give it a deliberate decorative role. It presents wallpaper as one option for that change, especially where a room’s small footprint or limited daylight makes a complete renovation difficult.
Its examples are drawn from projects by named designers and studios, including Brittany Hakimfar, Nune, C&M Interiors, The 1818 Collective, ZARQ, Studio Friedman and 02A Studio. The report is an interiors feature built around individual projects; it does not set out a universal design rule or establish that wallpaper is appropriate for every bathroom surface.
““The wallpaper was used sparingly, but it truly ties everything together with historic-style nude muses with an antiqued backdrop.””
— Maria Hogrefe, C&M Interiors
Moisture Suitability Is Not Detailed
The supplied report does not identify the wallpaper products, adhesives or protective treatments used in the featured bathrooms. It also does not explain how the materials perform under repeated exposure to steam, splashes or poor ventilation. Readers should not take the project images as confirmation that any wallpaper is suitable for a wet area; product guidance and the room’s conditions matter.
The source provides no publication date in the material supplied here and makes no claims about installation costs, maintenance schedules or how long the finishes last. Its descriptions are examples of design choices, not a technical assessment of bathroom wallpaper.
Check Products Before Installation
The report’s next step for readers is practical rather than a scheduled industry development: identify the look they want, then check the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific wallpaper and adhesive. Homeowners should distinguish splash-prone areas from drier walls and confirm whether a product is rated for the intended setting. The source does not announce new products or a follow-up report.
Before committing, readers can compare a sample with the room’s lighting and nearby finishes, including tile, stone and hardware. For installation or preparation questions, they should follow product guidance or consult a qualified decorator; the Livingetc report itself does not provide technical installation instructions.
Key Questions
What does the Livingetc report say wallpaper can do in a bathroom?
It shows wallpaper being used to add pattern, color and texture and to make bathrooms feel more deliberately designed. The projects include both small powder rooms and ensuites.
Can wallpaper work in a small bathroom?
The featured examples include compact rooms where wallpaper is used as a main decorative feature. Whether a particular paper is suitable depends on its product specifications and the bathroom’s moisture conditions.
Does the report recommend wallpaper for every bathroom wall?
No. One designer says wallpaper was used sparingly, and another example places wallpaper on a wardrobe door outside the ensuite. The report presents different design approaches, not a blanket recommendation.
What should homeowners check before choosing bathroom wallpaper?
Check the manufacturer’s guidance for the wallpaper, adhesive and intended room conditions, including exposure to steam and splashes. The supplied report does not name the products used or provide installation specifications.
Source: livingetc.com
