One big benefit of wallpaper over paint is its ability to add texture. This walls look just a little rough, offering a great contrast to the smooth Tiffany blue vanity.

A lot of the wallpaper that we've looked at has been really bright and bold. However wallpaper can also be used to ground an otherwise bold room. A neutral color and earthy texture grounds the space like we see in this bathroom.

6. Texture. It's easy to think about color when we're thinking about design, but it's important not to forget about texture. In 2010, experts predict that mixing textures - like this rough wallpaper next to a smooth sink and cabinets - will be all the rage.

Similarly, cover the walls with a wallpaper that can add color as well as texture.

Idea for wall mounted vanity.

We're NOT doing this ;-)

seagrass wallpaper with pastel porcelin

This is the room I chose to illustrate the trend in the "10 trends" ideabook. I love the way the rough texture of the wallpaper contrasts with the smooth cabinets and sink.

WOW

wallpaper

color on the wall with the countertop

its the lowes tile on wall

Wall idea

Blue

Wallpaper

Contrasts and textures

Wallpaper, use of color

cover the walls with a wallpaper that can add color as well as texture... PERSONAL NOTE: I don't think this space would work nearly as well without the uniquely colored countertop.

Wall paper

wallpaer

Bath blue

Textured wallpaper

Wallp

Don't do colored counter in bathroom...

wall paper

The blue counter top adds a colorful and interesting effect to the room.

walls, faucet, lights, counter top

Bathroom idea

Grasscloth & neutral

Bath wallpaper

style of counter top

Love the textured walls and the color combo. Blue is gorgeous.

texture of wall paper

grasscloth

wallpaper

Grass cloth

contrast of grey edges with warm tones and texture in bathroom wallpaper

texture

Rough wallpaper. Blue sink

These cool vintage sinks are coming back in style. The baby blue color is offset nicely with the weave pattern brown wallpaper. The counter space in this bathroom is something to envy. You can't underestimate counter space. See a sink like this you love but not the color? Don't worry you can have them professional painted or re-enameled.

flat top, sunken sink, cabinets

colored bathroom fixtures are coming back into style. It is fun to be creative around them. I LOVE they way this bathroom uses the vintage sink with the textured natural colored walls. Another fun way would be a sea cottage look with a sea glass look and white accessories.

Sink

textured walls

textured wallpaper

Would love this in the downstairs bath!

Nice

Simply framed mirror

completely unique

wallpaper, sink color

note walls ignore basin

cupboards

I like this counter

old style sink with great new faucet

was thinking more the opposite w/ sandy counter and sky for walls over white cabinets

floating cabinets

textured wall - like hessian

walpaper

walls

earthy textured wall + robin egg blue

cute aqua countertop

This is the room I chose to illustrate the trend in the "10 trends" ideabook. I love the way the rough texture of the wallpaper contrasts with the smooth cabinets and sink.

textured walpaper

color/texture/unusual sink and counter

like bathroom

counter with white cabinets with wide wood plank looking tile

Wall paper

blue counter reminds me of our 1/2 bath. Love it with the white cabinet and dark walls. I think I need to paint my cabinet white. NOW!!

colors

Seagrass wallpaper

The vibrant countertop of this powder room is tempered with the earthy pottery, textured, neutral wall and modern cabinets.

I like the vintage feel the turquoise color gives this modern counter and sink.

nice wall color