Do you struggle with what to put on the walls in your bathroom? I think there may be too many blank bathroom walls out there and I want to change that!
You can treat your bathroom walls like any other wall in your home when it comes to the wall decor you add. The bathroom is often the smallest room in your home, but that doesn’t mean that you should skip bathroom decorations!
You want to pay attention to scale, color scheme, and design style just like you would for any other room. Because a bathroom often lacks storage, you may want to get creative with your bathroom wall decor and let it become storage space with baskets or built-in shelves.
Bathroom wall decor can range from cute or funny signs to inspirational quotes to start your day. Creative DIY wall art, handpainted murals, and even living plant walls.
The affordable ways to decorate your bathroom walls are endless! The good news is that you can totally make your own bathroom wall decorations. Even just adding something small to the walls of your bathroom will make a big difference!
Let’s take a look at these 20+ fun and creative bathroom wall decor ideas. I know you’ll find a few you will have to DIY for yourself to bring new life to your bathroom!
20+ Bathroom Wall Decor Ideas
DIY Wood Wall Art with Scrap Wood
With as many woodworking projects as we do, we always have an excess of scrap wood, so I’m always looking for DIY scrap wood projects. The best thing about this one is that I made it entirely with scrap we already had laying around in our workshop.
This fun and easy bathroom decor project is an easy way to fill up empty wall space in your bathroom and use up that scrap wood pile. It looks great above the wooden towel hooks that are functional elements of your bathroom.
Rub A Dub Dub Bathroom Sign
Need something to fill that blank wall in the bathroom? This fun rub-a-dub-dub sign is it! It's the perfect sign for farmhouse bathroom style.
All you need is a plank of chippy wood and a Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine to make the stencils for the letters. I love it in our farmhouse master bathroom, but it would be perfect for kids' bathroom wall decor too!
Ombre Painted Wood Sign
Love the look of ombre decor? This cute sign can be used with any design style to add a pop of color to your bathroom decor. It's perfect for empty space next to the door. That's where I put it.
All the elements of this wood sign are premade, all you have to do is paint it and attach your words. It's an easy DIY project anyone can do, even if you aren't an experienced DIYer.
Farmhouse Bathroom Printables
Long blank walls in the bathroom, what do you put on them besides a towel bar? Make your own set of these fun farmhouse printable signs!
Magnetic strips attached to these DIY poster board frames hold the printable in place. You can easily change them out if you decide you want something different later.
Bathroom Floating Shelves
Floating shelves just make sense when you're decorating over a toilet in a bathroom. They are a great spot for decorations and storing things like toilet paper in storage baskets or folded towels. Follow along with our simple step-by-step tutorial to learn how to build bathroom shelves.
Floating Shelves, Wire Magazine Rack, and More!
Floating shelves are a no brainer for bathroom wall decor and they provide extra storage.
A wire magazine rack is a great way to display your favorite magazines and a woven wall hanging adds to the boho vibe of this boho farmhouse bathroom.
These bathroom wall decor ideas are great for small bathrooms or even a powder room.
DIY Fake Succulent Wall Decor
Have you seen the trend of living walls? You can make them as large or as small as you want to fit your space. I love the bring green color that it adds to this otherwise white room.
I opted for fake succulents just so I wouldn't have to worry about trying to keep the darn things alive. It's an easy DIY project anyone can do and it will look great in your bathroom!
DIY Plant Wall
Looking for a way to bring real plants into your bathroom space without having to sit them on the limited surfaces you have? Then a plant wall is just what you're looking for!
This idea is an easy one to install with all the supplies premade for you. All you have to do is pick your favorite plants to add. Be sure to pick humidity-loving plants for this bathroom wall decor DIY.
Canvas Painting for the Bathroom
Not an artist? No worries! You don't have to be an experienced artist to create this bathroom wall art idea.
This bathroom wall decor is a great way to lighten up a small dark bathroom. It's easy to make with acrylic paints and you can follow the tutorial to make your own.
Bathroom Gallery Art Wall
Fill that wall in a small powder room or toilet closet with a full gallery wall. Take it floor to ceiling and don't be shy about it.
I love the maximalist, over the top, design of this small space. It's unique and fun. Use matching frames for a more formal look, or mix and match frames from flea markets for more relaxed style. Either way this will be the focal point of the bathroom.
Framed Quotes
Framed quotes are the perfect choice for bathroom wall decor. They are easy to put together and you can make them any size you need to fit your space.
This faux wood frame was made using washi tape, can you believe it?! An inexpensive DIY that looks great as bathroom wall decor.
DIY Wood Wall Art From Plywood Scraps
Mimic the pattern of your bathroom floor tile and turn it into wall art. This easy project brings the whole design of your bathroom space together.
Made from scrap plywood it's a great beginner project and a great way to use up that scrap wood!
Child’s Bathroom Sign
Do you need to remind your kids to brush their teeth? This cute DIY bathroom wall sign will do the trick!
A scrap piece of wood and a Silhoutte or Cricut are all you need to make a sign just like this one. Customize it to the color you need for your kids bathroom wall decor.
Funny Bathroom Sign
As far as funny bathroom signs go, this one has to be one of the best I have seen. You can easily hang it on the wall for bathroom wall decor.
All you need is a canvas and acrylic paints to make your own. The creator even has a printable you can download if you don't want to DIY your own.
Art for the Kids' Bathroom
How adorable are these bathroom prints?! It's so hard to find cute bathroom related art that isn't cheesy, if you know what I mean.
Printed in black and white these prints will go with any design style to add a classy touch to a blank wall in your bathroom.
Bold and Colorful Bathroom Wall Decor
Vintage license plates in all different colors, really make this bathroom decor. All the different colors against the white walls brings interest to this small bathroom space.
This is a great bathroom wall decor idea for a kids bathroom, but you definitely do the same thing in an adult bathroom for a vintage rustic vibe.
Bathroom Wall Decor Treatments
Not all bathroom wall decor has to be pictures or signs. Wall treatments are a great way to decorate walls in a master bathroom, kids' bathroom, or guest bathroom. Whether it's a pretty statement wallpaper or textured paint treatment, you can use it on large or small walls to make them the focal point of the room.
Wainscoting Panels in Bathroom
Looking for a budget-friendly accent wall idea? Learn how to install wainscoting panels in your bathroom over drywall with this step-by-step tutorial!
Faux Shiplap Wall
Shiplap instantly brings character to your bathroom walls. I love shiplap for feature walls! Learn how to do a faux shiplap wall with 1/4" plywood in our tutorial.
There are, however, a few things you need to do to the shiplap to make sure it is ready for bathroom use. Learn more about using shiplap in bathrooms here.
Faux Concrete Wall
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the power of paint can totally transform a space. Check out this amazing faux concrete wall treatment! This is an example of simple upgrades that make a big difference.
You can do it yourself in 5 easy steps! Then it becomes the perfect backdrop for a mirror and a wicker basket wall.
Jungle Wallpaper in a Small Bathroom
No need for any other wall decor when you add this jungle wall paper to your bathroom. It will add a moody, organic, and natural accent to a small powder room.
The best part about wallpaper, you can take it down if you decide you want to change it later! Don't be afraid to be bold with wallpaper, you just might be surprised with how much you like it.
Inexpensive Wallpaper Alternative
Although wallpaper is a great way to add an accent wall in a bathroom as wall decor, it can be pricey. You can paint your own version that is much more affordable.
I love this jungle print design! It adds a fun touch of color and shape to this small bathroom. Read more for the step-by-step instructions to create your own.
Bathroom Wallpaper Accent Wall Decor
Here's another great example of wallpaper as wall decor in a small bathroom. If you can't find artwork or other wall decor to put up, wallpaper is the perfect alternative.
This wall paper has more of a mural look since it doesn't have a repeating pattern and it's perfect in this small space!
Stenciled Bathroom Wall Decor
We've seen some great wallpaper ideas and some hand drawn designs, now let's take a look at a stenciled wall design. Bathroom wall decor never looked so good!
Choose your patterned stencil and your paint colors and your on your way to an inexpensive bathroom wall decor idea.
Which of these bathroom wall decor ideas was your favorite?
