Wallpaper is the perfect design addition for a fun coastal bathroom. And if you’re new to the wallpaper game, a small space like a bathroom is an easy (and affordable) place to start. I like to think of a guest bathroom in the house as a kind of alter ego – veer from your typical design choices (ahem.. neutral on neutral) and really let loose with these coastal bathroom wallpaper ideas.

Cape Cod Coastal Wallpaper Accent Wall

What’s more “coastal accent wall” than a buoy wall?! If you’re at all in love with Cape Cod or the coastal Northeast, then you’re at least a little in love with buoys and their proud display. The Proud Buoy Wallpaper from the Sconset Stroll Collection showcases a rainbow of gorgeous wall, cabinetry and accent colors to choose from. Here we have Sherwin Williams colors Naval, Coral Reef and Alexandrite.

buoy wallpaper with tile and blue, coral and green paint swatches

Dream with me… color match the remaining walls to the background of the wallpaper (pretty close to SW Greek Villa), then pop your trim with that gorgeous green Alexandrite. Choose a neutral floor (tile or wood) and tile the shower walls with this sleek tumbled gray 3×12. Make it modern beach house with gold hardware on light wood cabinets – oooh! Now that sounds like a coastal bathroom with personality!!

Buoy Wallpaper Design Board Sources

Wallpaper: Proud Buoys by Summerhouse Studio, Small Scale (shown) & Large Scale

Paint Colors: Sherwin Williams Naval, Coral Reef and Alexandrite

Tile: Boutique Crafted Silver 3×12 ($6/sqft Lowes)

Wood: Natural Hickory LVF

Hardware: Budget pick – can’t recommend!

Blue and White Coastal Wallpaper with Lobsters

The blue and white “Bobbie” wallpaper from the #CoastalGrandmother collection… it’s just so good! Here is an example of a coastal wallpaper that packs a ton of personality but with so much class. The simple white outline makes it the ideal addition to a coastal bathroom in a modern cape house. Just add the right finishes and you’ll be bringing the smiles (and style) in no time.

Dream with me… For a small powder room, wallpaper the entire room. Add gorgeous wood floors – bonus if you don’t have to add and have original heart pine – swoon! Choose painted vanity such as Naval or Requisite Grey by Sherwin Williams. Then make it POP, with a champagne (see what I did there?) finished hardware in classic style.