Upgrade Bare Bathroom Walls With Jenny And Dave Marrs' Stunning Design Idea

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Bare bathroom walls are a bore. Although homeowners often opt for this plain design choice for a simplistic look as part of a spa-inspired bathroom, it typically lacks character. Don't be afraid to incorporate more visually interesting design elements on the walls within the space to liven things up. If you're out of your own ideas, consider upgrading your bare bathroom walls with Jenny and Dave Marrs' stunning design idea. As part of a "Fixer to Fabulous: Welcome Inn" bathroom transformation, the HGTV stars added blue gingko leaf patterned wallpaper to the top half of the walls, painted the bottom half with a beige color they pulled from the wallpaper, and added a line of wainscoting in the middle — painted the same color — to add interest and texture.

All in all, this half-and-half look is a smart design choice because it incorporates the best of both worlds. The busy wallpaper at the top adds character but doesn't overwhelm the space since it only covers half of the wall. Simultaneously, the wainscoting serves as a classic design element that creates a simple border between the pattern and painted drywall. If you love this design, luckily, it's easy to recreate this bathroom wall layout within your own home.

Now that you understand why you may want to add wallpaper to your bathroom, for this project, you'll need to start out by selecting the patterned design that will cover the top half of the wall. Since you'll be designing the rest of the wall based on the colors used in the wallpaper, this will need to be your first step. Rather than opting for the same blue gingko leaf patterned wallpaper the Marrs couple used, select a pattern with a color scheme that matches your unique bathroom design idea. If you are a fan of floral patterns, you might consider using the JiffDiff Blooming Vintage pattern. But if  stripes are more your thing, you might prefer the Cohoo Home Striped Wallpaper. These are just a few ideas to get you started on your search.

Now, select a color from the pattern you chose to paint the wainscoting and the wall below. Keep in mind that you can opt for a more detailed wainscoting design than the one the Marrs' used to elevate this look even more. The MDF Wainscot Panel from Home Depot, for example, is a great choice because it includes panels in the center that add dimension. When you're done, add decor that complements this bathroom wall design. Use the wallpaper colors as inspiration and stay away from additional patterns that may clash with it.