10 Beautiful Bathroom Vanity Wall Designs
Design and remodeling professionals pair vanities with various wall treatments to create stylish and functional setups
The right vanity backsplash and vanity wall treatment can take a simple bathroom to the next level. Tiles and slabs can help protect walls from water damage, while a dramatic color or pattern can add personality and visual interest that elevate the overall design of the bathroom. For stylish ideas, check out these beautiful bathroom vanity wall arrangements.
2. Quartzite and Stone-Look Wallpaper
Designer Elizabeth Walther of Design Studio in Covington, Louisiana, wanted to give her own primary bathroom an elegant makeover. On the vanity wall, vinyl wallpaper resembles a dark glittering stone slab. The countertop and short backsplash are quartzite, which has rich gray tones that inspired the vanity color.
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Designer Elizabeth Walther of Design Studio in Covington, Louisiana, wanted to give her own primary bathroom an elegant makeover. On the vanity wall, vinyl wallpaper resembles a dark glittering stone slab. The countertop and short backsplash are quartzite, which has rich gray tones that inspired the vanity color.
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3. Horizontal Picket
White 4-by-12-inch ceramic picket tiles cover the vanity wall and shower walls in this upgraded Fort Collins, Colorado, bathroom by Forte Design Studios. The tiles enhance light and provide contrast to the custom-stained hickory vanity and matte black hexagonal floor tiles.
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White 4-by-12-inch ceramic picket tiles cover the vanity wall and shower walls in this upgraded Fort Collins, Colorado, bathroom by Forte Design Studios. The tiles enhance light and provide contrast to the custom-stained hickory vanity and matte black hexagonal floor tiles.
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4. Terra Cotta
Designer Emily Pueringer used hand-painted terra-cotta tiles with a botanical pattern to cheer up the vanity wall in this Coral Gables, Florida, primary bathroom. The eye-catching tiles inspired the rest of the bathroom’s warm neutral palette, as well as the shape of the mirrors. Reeded vanity cabinet fronts add texture.
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Designer Emily Pueringer used hand-painted terra-cotta tiles with a botanical pattern to cheer up the vanity wall in this Coral Gables, Florida, primary bathroom. The eye-catching tiles inspired the rest of the bathroom’s warm neutral palette, as well as the shape of the mirrors. Reeded vanity cabinet fronts add texture.
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5. Soapstone-Look Slab
Soapstone-look quartz countertops and backsplash add a touch of drama in this Ladera Ranch, California, bathroom by Sea Pointe Design & Remodel. The dark charcoal color offers dramatic contrast to the crisp white vanity and white walls (White Dove by Benjamin Moore). A quartersawn oak storage tower and wood cross handles for the faucet add warmth.
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Soapstone-look quartz countertops and backsplash add a touch of drama in this Ladera Ranch, California, bathroom by Sea Pointe Design & Remodel. The dark charcoal color offers dramatic contrast to the crisp white vanity and white walls (White Dove by Benjamin Moore). A quartersawn oak storage tower and wood cross handles for the faucet add warmth.
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6. Contemporary Brick
White 3-by-12-inch ceramic tiles in a brick pattern create a contemporary take on traditional subway tile in this Chicago bathroom by Chi Renovation & Design. Gray grout allows the pattern to pop. A slab-front white oak floating vanity and white oak cabinetry bring warm balance to the black flooring and other black details.
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White 3-by-12-inch ceramic tiles in a brick pattern create a contemporary take on traditional subway tile in this Chicago bathroom by Chi Renovation & Design. Gray grout allows the pattern to pop. A slab-front white oak floating vanity and white oak cabinetry bring warm balance to the black flooring and other black details.
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7. Stacked Rectangles
This light-filled Somerville, Massachusetts, bedroom-turned-bathroom by Morse Constructions features a glossy gray-green tile in a stacked pattern for a fresh look. The soothing tile extends into the shower for a cohesive feel. A custom white oak vanity with slab fronts lends a midcentury vibe.
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This light-filled Somerville, Massachusetts, bedroom-turned-bathroom by Morse Constructions features a glossy gray-green tile in a stacked pattern for a fresh look. The soothing tile extends into the shower for a cohesive feel. A custom white oak vanity with slab fronts lends a midcentury vibe.
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8. Herringbone
In this Seattle primary bathroom by Alinda Morris Interior Design, white 3-by-12-inch tiles in a herringbone pattern with dark grout add visual movement and interest. The rich walnut vanity anchors the area in warmth, while black details add a graphic element.
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In this Seattle primary bathroom by Alinda Morris Interior Design, white 3-by-12-inch tiles in a herringbone pattern with dark grout add visual movement and interest. The rich walnut vanity anchors the area in warmth, while black details add a graphic element.
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9. Marble Slab
Grigio Nuvolato marble countertops and backsplash star in this Pacific Palisades, California, bathroom by ae design. The prominent gray veining introduces movement and pattern atop a custom white oak double vanity. Polished nickel faucets complement the stone.
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Grigio Nuvolato marble countertops and backsplash star in this Pacific Palisades, California, bathroom by ae design. The prominent gray veining introduces movement and pattern atop a custom white oak double vanity. Polished nickel faucets complement the stone.
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10. Eclectic
Colorful screen-printed tiles made in Portugal give an eclectic midcentury look to this Scottsdale, Arizona, bathroom by designer Kaitlyn Wolfe. Wolfe customized the colors and shapes to play beautifully with a wall-mounted teak vanity. The tile extends into a wet room.
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Colorful screen-printed tiles made in Portugal give an eclectic midcentury look to this Scottsdale, Arizona, bathroom by designer Kaitlyn Wolfe. Wolfe customized the colors and shapes to play beautifully with a wall-mounted teak vanity. The tile extends into a wet room.
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Warm gray porcelain hexagonal tiles behind a Shaker-style double vanity painted teal (Underseas by Sherwin-Williams) create an elegant look in this Chicago bathroom by HaylieRead Design. The elongated tiles are set in a vertical pattern that helps make the ceiling appear taller. Gray, white and cream marble tiles in a geometric pattern give the floor movement and visual interest and tie together the colors used throughout the room.
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