Many experienced homeowners may be concerned about fitting wallpaper in their bathroom, worried it will start peeling even before they have finished their first relaxing bubble bath in there. 

However, quality has improved vastly over the years, and wallpaper specialists know exactly what they are doing to ensure the covering remains waterproof, expertly fitted and stylish for years to come. 

But why is wallpaper in bathrooms such a big trend for 2023, and will it be something that continues into next year?

• Pattern = character

The great thing about wallpaper, as opposed to paint, is it gives homeowners the opportunity to have bold patterns on their walls, and these prints can add lots of character to a room. 

According to Homes And Gardens: “Interior designers are embracing bathroom ideas that are more adventurous, more patterned, more colourful - indeed, more like living rooms in their attention to detail.”

• Clashing patterns

This could complement the bathroom tiles, or even clash with them, which is another popular trend this year. 

Although contrasting prints sounds like it would be visually jarring, many designers are mixing patterns to create drama, excitement, texture and even luxury in a room. 

• Create a flow

Another reason why wallpapers are becoming increasingly popular is because they can help create distinct zones in the bathroom or even establish a flow from one area to another. 

For instance, you could use the same design in the washroom as the dressing room, which makes the latter look like an extension of the former. 

By giving them the same wall pattern, the bathroom simply blends into the dressing area, making each appear more spacious when you look at them.