The Unique Way Drew Barrymore Decorates Her Bathroom Walls: How To Get The Look

In many ways, Drew Barrymore is a prominent name in interior design. From selling cottagecore decor-inspired pieces in her lines, Flower Home and Beautiful, to giving interior design advice on the "Designed by Drew" segment on her daytime talk show, it's obvious why. And if you're like many design aficionados who find home inspiration via TikTok and Instagram reels, you'll be pleased to know Barrymore's giving us a glimpse into her own personal style. One space in particular, her bathroom, features a large, eclectic gallery wall — an unconventional choice that somehow she makes work.

In a TikTok video about her tattoos, Barrymore pans the camera, showing small snippets of her bathroom that totally capture her unique interior style. Retro checkered tiles and small-scale mid-century diamond-patterned wallpaper give the space a charming, lived-in feel. But it's her floor-to-ceiling gallery wall, curated with art, personal memorabilia, and yes, a kitschy animal wall mount, that ties the nostalgic aesthetic together.

Gallery walls are a creative and timeless way to create visual interest through showcasing keepsakes, photos, and art that help you express yourself in a meaningful way. Typically, they're an eye-catching focal point in living rooms, but creating the perfect gallery wall in your bathroom can work the same way. The key to an authentic gallery wall is collected pieces over time that hold personal meaning, creating a curated look.

When designing your gallery wall, you want to decide on your theme, which in this case would be contingent on the aesthetic of your bathroom. Barrymore's style sways toward maximalist decor, which explains the asymmetrical art, cards, and other pieces sprawled throughout the wall, with a mix of sleek black, white, and vintage-inspired metal frames in different sizes that show off her eclectic vibe. You can create this look by adding frames with different shapes and textures, with art and photos that hold sentimental value. Consider incorporating funky wall mounts or sculptures and decor pieces that add more depth and variety to the wall. For a more polished or minimalist approach, you may want to stick with a cohesive set of photo frames that are similar in size and arrange your pieces symmetrically. In that case, less is more, so avoid applying too many pieces, like wall mounts or decor fillers, that can overwhelm your gallery wall, and keep it simple.