Choosing the right wall panel for your traditional bathroom
03 June 2026Katie Wells
Many traditional design periods rely on patterned wallpaper or decorative wall finishes to create a refined, timeless look. But how can you achieve this in a bathroom, where surfaces must be fully waterproof? This is where bathroom wall panels provide the ideal solution. With an extensive range of designs and patterns available, they make it easy to introduce classic styles and traditional detailing into your space.
Stylish, adaptable and full of character, our wall panel collection presents a sophisticated alternative to conventional tiles. Designed to enhance the areas around your bath or shower, these panels bring classic charm to your walls while adding depth and visual interest. From heritage-inspired wallpaper motifs to elegant marble effects, they’re perfect for elevating a traditional bathroom interior.
As a completely waterproof option that’s hygienic and simple to maintain, these wall panels are built for long-lasting performance. No matter your traditional bathroom style, discover how to elevate the space with our wall panel designs.
Classical wallpaper patterns
Traditional interior styles rely just as much on the walls as they do on the fixtures. This is because iconic design eras throughout history saw the incorporation of period-appropriate wallpaper being used to bring colour and pattern throughout the house. With our Acrylic wall panel range, you can bring traditional wallpaper designs into any bathroom without worrying about the effect of water.
The Victorian era
Interior design in the Victorian era was full of rich, opulent textures with dramatic layering. Driven by the Industrial Revolution, mass production allowed homeowners to fill their spaces with ornate, eclectic items. This led to heavily patterned, statement wallpapers and a rich, dark colour palette. Saturated hues, like reds, greens and blues, were common for this era. Victorian wallpaper featured bold, nature motifs, such as intricate floral designs, leaf patterns and vine themes, with symmetrical and repeating patterns.
Bring this design style into your bathroom with our Crysanths wall panel design. Heavily influenced by Victorian wallpaper, this design features a bold floral design combined with leafy vines in a repeating pattern. The saturated colours of both the Autumn and Spring variations bring the style of the Victorian era to life.
The Edwardian era
The design style of the Edwardian era saw a brighter, airier evolution of the Victorian style. It featured soft pastel colour palettes, seeing a rise in tones such as leaf greens and lilacs. This softer style also saw a more delicate use of floral motifs, which could be found across fabrics and wallpapers. The wallpaper of this era typically featured floral and Art Nouveau details, such as cheery floral motifs and sweeping, fluid lines.
For bathrooms inspired by this era of design, our Botanical wall panel works wonderfully. Featuring soft, flowing lines and a soothing leafy design, this wall panel design features the best of Edwardian style. Available in both Lilac and Fern colours, it is ideal for any Edwardian space.
The Arts & Crafts era
The Arts & Crafts era emerged as a reaction against mass-produced manufacturing. It prioritised simplicity, functionality and organic beauty. This led to a design movement that celebrated handcrafted quality, natural materials and nature-inspired motifs. After the lighter colours of the Edwardian era, Arts & Crafts design saw a transfer to warm, cosy tones like rusts and deep blues. Wallpaper from this era featured botanical motifs with an overarching theme of the natural world. Patterns were bold yet symmetrical and rhythmic, creating a continuous, immersive aesthetic.
Our Iris wall panel design brings this style to life with its simplified yet bold botanical design. With a clear focus on the natural world, the natural motifs of this design are arranged in a rhythmic and repeating way. Featuring bold colours, this design is available in both Claret and Water variations, bringing to life the most notable characteristics of the Arts & Crafts era.
Stone & marble wall panel designs
Traditional interior design styles focus on the elegance of historical eras, often including opulent features and sophisticated aesthetics. If you’re looking for a blend of traditional elements with modern appeal or want to bring elegant pattern to the space without focusing on a specific era, then marble or stone patterns are the way to go.
Many eras of the past focus on natural elements and motifs. Stone and marble patterned wall panels are the perfect way to achieve this connection with nature without the presence of floral or botanical motifs. Marble and stone designs also offer a timeless visual, allowing your bathroom to remain radiant for years to come.
Our marble and stone wall panel designs include neutral designs that bring elegance to every interior style, such as the Marquina Marble and Arabescato Marble styles, as well as bolder designs with deep green accents, like Calacatta Marble and St Dennis Marble, that elevate the natural aesthetic.
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