Trend Alert - Rendered Walls in Bathrooms

If you've recently spent any time scrolling through Instagram's interior design feeds, you've probably noticed that wall texture is the main trend in 2024 bathroom design (as seen in Dream Home). Rendered walls with textures ranging from softly sculpted curves to spontaneous tactile finishes, are transforming bathroom spaces into Mediterranean and rustic coastal retreats. Curious about this trend? Here's what you need to know.

In recent years, many homeowners felt a desire to connect with nature and create a more organic and tactile living space. This desire especially encompasses spaces that are traditionally cold and sterile, like the bathroom.

And what better way to start than with the walls? By incorporating rendered walls, your bathroom will feel far more harmonious and in tune with nature as a result.

Applying patterns and textures to rendered surfaces may be done in a variety of ways, all of which will add a unique touch to your wall that expresses your taste and individuality.

Adding texture to your walls can compliment a fluted vanity or juxtapose the smooth curves of a freestanding bath.

Paints for rendered walls are available in a range of colours and textures, from silky velvet effects to rough sandstone-like finishes. Painting the wall just requires the use of a specialised textured paintbrush or roller. 

You can also use these paints together with stencils to produce more elaborate patterns and motifs. After placing the stencil on the wall, fill in the details with a tiny brush and paint that has been diluted down, taking care not to paint over the edges. After you're done, carefully take off the stencil.

Decorative sponge effects are ready-made and may be applied straight onto rendered walls. They come in a range of hues and textures, from subdued to striking, to complement any kind of bathroom. 

To apply them, you can use a sponge applicator or a specially textured roller. Simply dab or roll the pre-made decorative sponge effect onto the surface. Use long strokes with the roller to get an even finish. However, dabbing it on will work better if you want a more natural, rustic look.

If you want something truly unique, then the best option is to create your decorative textures and special effects onto rendered walls. The possibilities here are endless – you could use natural materials like leaves and vines to create interesting shapes and patterns, or even use masking tape to paint stripes or geometric designs onto the surface.

For more design inspiration, get in touch with the team or view more blogs for ideas, tips and tricks.