Preparation
First things first: all bathroom wall designs need to have the proper prep before the interior surface is laid. To prevent structural damage, it is essential to get bathroom walls right, first time. Dampness, water and condensation are all part of regular bathroom activities, but you don’t want them in foundations, floor or walls. By the time you notice anything wrong, like a leak, chances are serious damage is already done. To prevent damage, waterproofing your walls is a critical, a multi-step process. Once cured, you can add your tiles, panels, resin or specialist wallpaper. Waterproofing is best done by a professional and particular building standards are required, so get a licensed practitioner to help you out.
Planning
There are two ways to go about planning wall surfaces in the bathroom – start with fixtures and design your walls to match, or start with the walls of your choice and find fixtures that work. Either way, you want to have a sense of flow and complementarity between the function of your bathroom (toilet, shower, vanity and bath) and its décor. Feature walls, accent finishes, tones and textures and lighting are all tools you can use to give your bathroom the wow factor.