Bathrooms don’t have to be boring.

Take inspiration from our favorite accent wall ideas to use in your home.

Frompaint colorsto wallpaper, bathrooms offer plenty of opportunities to be fun and stylish while still being functional.

Bathroom with slate wall

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Here,glass shower doorslet colorful green tile walls take center stage.

Use patterned tile or wallpaper in aneutral color paletteto achieve the look without overwhelming your space and style.

Showers and bathtubs are natural focal points in bathrooms, making them a great candidate for accent wall additions.

white bathroom with green tile shower

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Use a patterned tile on the walls surrounding your shower or tub to create a seamless look.

Use green tile, paint, or wallpaper for a spa-like accent wall.

Subtle Bathroom Accent Wall

Not all accent walls have to be big and bold.

wood bathroom vanity with gray tile wall

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Create a minimalistic accent wall by usingneutral wood, stone, or wallpaper.

Round out the neutral bathroom with natural accents like a stone tub and woven light fixture.

Bathroom Alcove Accent Wall

KIM CORNELISON

Accent walls can be any shape or size.

shower with tile

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Cover the alcove in colorful tile to lighten up a space that can quickly feel dark.

Wallpaper Accent Wall

Hanging wallpaperis a quick and easy way to transform a room.

Here, a geometric wallpaper mimics the look of hand-crafted tiles behind a bathroom sink and mirror.

bathroom with green tile wall

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Use a neutralsubway tileand dark paint to create a sleek bathroom look.

Or, use colorful tile and white or black paint to switch the room’s focal point.

Colorful Shower Wall Tile

Anne D. Schlechter

Make an artistic accent wall with tile in your shower.

bathroom alcove with free-standing tub; heated porcelain floors; banana leaf wallpaper and animal-print upholstered stool

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Here, a column of blush pink tiles stands out against all-white walls, floor, and ceiling.

Here, vintage, geometric tile pairs with antique fixtures and wooden cabinets to make a French-country-style look.

Focus on Tile Pattern

Werner Straube

Simpletiles arranged in fun patternsis a great formula for accent walls.

kids bathroom

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To get the look at home, use neutral color tiles to create a simple herringbone pattern.

The skinnier the tiles, the more compact the pattern will appear.

Conversely, the larger the tiles, the more spread apart the pattern will look.

bathroom with a stand-alone tub

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Try mixing different neutral-colored tiles for a more minimalistic look.

Bathroom Accent Ceiling

John Bessler

Don’t stop with just bathroom accent walls.

Use wallpaper or paint to make an accent ceiling.

kids shower

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Framed Window View

Karyn Millet

This medallion-printed wallpaper accentuates the room’s arched picture window.

Simple cream curtains and a freestanding tub make the bathroom view even more luxurious.

Colorful Bathroom Accent Wall

Julie Soefer

Make abathroom playful for kids(or for yourself!)

bathroom with gold mirror and blue tile

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by using graphic prints and bright tiles.

Here, black and white tiles are used in a large-scale geometric design.

By keeping the accent wall in the shower, the bold design doesn’t overwhelm the small space.

Bathroom sink with mirror above it and a herringbone tile wall behind it

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Bathroom Mural Wallpaper

Adam Albright

Use artistic wallpaper to create an accent wall that resembles a mural.

Choose a repeating pattern or use a wallpaper that depicts an artistic scene.

Before installing, choose a tile that is waterproof and durable enough to withstand walking.

white bathroom with black and gray tile wall

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Highlight Architectural Features

Edward Gohlich

Highlight your home’sarchitectural featureswith an accent wall.

you’re free to also trypeel-and-stick tileif you prefer tile accent walls.

Small Space Accent Wall

An accent wall doesn’t have to be big to make an impact.

bathroom with blue wallpaper and ceiling

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Here a teal tile accent wall above the bathroom sink lightens up the entire space.

Pair the accent wall with other simplistic materials and colors to not overwhelm the small space.

Themed Bathroom Accent Wall

Lean into a theme when designing your bathroom.

white bathtub and cream wallpaper wall

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Here, a small bathroom gets a nautical makeover, complete with a wave-inspired tile accent wall.

Use matching mirrors, towels, and other bathroom accessories to complete the look.

Natural Stone Accent Wall

PANICHGUL STUDIOS

Use stone to make a natural, textured accent wall.

Bathroom with blue walk-in shower

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Bathroom Accent Wall Shelf

Hector Sanchez

Upgrade your tile accent wall by installing a useful shelf.

Here, the small ledge is mounted above the tile that covers half of the wall.

Leaving the exposed brick untouched creates a natural, cozy accent wall in your space.

green bathroom with black and white shower

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Bathroom with green floral wallpaper

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vessel sink in green tiled bathroom

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Bold powder room

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white bathtub with arched blue tile wall

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Kids bathroom with toucan wallpaper

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white bathroom with aqua blue subway tile

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Kids blue and white bathroom

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bathroom with white tub and tan stone wall

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Bathroom sea glass tile

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white bathroom with brick accent wall

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