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There’s no such thing as “bathroom wallpaper.” It’s not a category. No one’s out there manufacturing rolls specifically for your ensuite or powder room. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t hang it there. We get asked all the time: “Can I use wallpaper in a bathroom?” And the short answer is usually: yes! But it depends — on ventilation, on placement, and on the paper. Let Me Explain Wallpaper isn’t rated by which room it’s made for — it’s rated by durability. Here’s the scale: Spongeable → Washable → Extra Washable → Scrubbable → Extra Scrubbable The standard advice for bathrooms and toilets is to choose something rated Extra Washable or higher. But — and this is a big one — if you’ve got a decent extraction fan and/or a window that gets opened often, you might get away with a washable, or even a spongeable paper. The key test: Do your walls stay wet for a while after a shower? If not — you’ve suddenly got a lot more options. Then There’s Placement: If you’re playing it safe, avoid wallpapering behind towel rails or above sinks, baths, and showers. These are high-contact, high-moisture zones, and even the best wallpaper will struggle there. Better bets? • A feature wall opposite the vanity or shower • Above tile wainscoting • Or go nuts in the powder room What We’ve Learned: We’ve helped thousands of Kiwis wallpaper their bathrooms. And what we’ve learned is simple: If you choose the right paper and pick the right spot, there’s no reason you can’t do it. But honestly? A lot of people don’t follow the rules. They find a design they love and go for it. They say, “It’s only paper. If it peels, I’ll glue it down or replace it.” And we love that. If wallpaper brings you joy, and you’re okay with the fact it might need a refresh in a few years — do it. We’ve had customers wallpaper guest toilets, steamy ensuites, even full bathrooms with toddlers in the house. Some play it safe with vinyl. Others throw caution to the wind. Both are valid. So… Can You Wallpaper a Bathroom? Yes — if you do it right. Choose the right wallpaper. Pick the right spot. Make sure the space can breathe. Or… Ignore all that and just do what makes you happy. Worst case? You replace it in a few years. Best case? You’ve just made your bathroom the best-looking room in the house. If you're thinking wallpaper, check out our family wallpaper shop at www.theinside.co.nz 🖌️ Easily search our huge collection 🖌️ NZ's best prices 🖌️Thousands of rolls in stock and ready to send 🖌️Samples availalbe 🖌️21,000+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ happy customers 🖌️ Proudly from Nelson since 2009.