By Cristina Arlia, Founder of Buy Wall Art
The best Christmas wall art for a bathroom is one snowy winter or vintage Christmas print, sized to the spot: 16x20" or 18x24" above the toilet and 24x36" above the tub. One print does more than a counter full of decorations and keeps a small room calm. In a bathroom with a shower, choose stretched or framed canvas, which handles humidity better than framed paper.
Below are four easy ideas for Christmas bathroom wall art, with the right size for each spot and the Buy Wall Art prints shown in each room.
Key Takeaways
One print is enough: a single Christmas print above the toilet, tub or towel bar makes the whole room feel festive.
Size it to the spot: 16x20" or 18x24" above a toilet, 24x36" above a tub.
Choose canvas for steamy bathrooms: stretched or framed canvas handles humidity better than framed paper. Save framed paper for powder rooms.
Winter prints last longer: snowy scenes can stay up through January.
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1. Hang a Christmas Print Above the Toilet
The wall above the toilet is the first thing you see when you walk into most bathrooms, so it is the best place for one Christmas print. Choose a vertical print about as wide as the tank, usually 16x20" or 18x24", and hang it 6 to 10 inches above the tank. Buy Wall Art's Vintage Snowman print in a white frame keeps a cream bathroom soft and cozy. For more on sizing, see wall art above a toilet.
2. Go Wide Above the Tub
A freestanding tub or a long bathtub wall has room for a larger horizontal print. A 24x36" winter landscape above the tub feels calm and festive at the same time. Buy Wall Art's Vintage Christmas Train print in a brown frame suits a warm, spa-like bathroom with wood and cream textiles. Because a tub wall gets steam, choose stretched or framed canvas here.
3. Frame the Towel Bar
A towel bar on a plain wall makes an easy spot for Christmas art. Center one print above the bar and swap in a plaid or green hand towel for the season. Buy Wall Art's Vintage Christmas Tree print in a natural wood frame, shown at the top of this post, pairs well with sage and cream towels.
4. Make a Powder Room Feel Special
Guests use the powder room most during the holidays, and it is usually small enough that one print sets the whole mood. Dark green walls with a black frame feel rich and festive. Buy Wall Art's Vintage Mistletoe print with its deep red bow stands out against green walls. Since a powder room has no shower, framed fine art paper works well here too.
Keep It Up Into January
Snowy winter prints, like the snowman, the train landscape or a snowy pine, can stay up well after Christmas. Swap only the red accents, like the mistletoe or a plaid towel, in January. For more on what to hang after the holidays, see winter wall art after Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Christmas wall art for a bathroom?
The best Christmas wall art for a bathroom is one snowy winter or vintage Christmas print sized to the spot: 16x20" or 18x24" above the toilet and 24x36" above the tub. In a bathroom with a shower, choose stretched or framed canvas, which handles humidity better than framed paper. Snowy winter prints can stay up through January.
What Christmas wall art goes above a toilet?
The best Christmas wall art above a toilet is a single vertical print about as wide as the tank, usually 16x20" or 18x24", hung 6 to 10 inches above it. Snowy winter scenes, a vintage snowman or a simple wreath work well because they read clearly from across a small room.
What Christmas wall art works in a small bathroom or powder room?
Christmas wall art for a small bathroom or powder room should be one print with a simple subject, like mistletoe, a single Christmas tree or a snowy pine. Choose a frame that contrasts with the wall, such as black on dark green or white on cream, so the art stands out without adding clutter.
What colors work for a Christmas bathroom?
The colors that work best for a Christmas bathroom are soft winter whites, sage and pine greens, warm wood tones and a small touch of deep red. These colors look festive without feeling loud, and winter prints in these tones can stay up through January.
Bring Christmas Into Your Bathroom
Pick one wall first: above the toilet in a small bathroom, above the tub in a larger one, or the powder room your guests will use most. Choose one print sized to that spot, use canvas anywhere with a shower, and add one or two small touches like pine and a candle.
Shop the Christmas Wall Art collection for holiday prints and the Bathroom Wall Art collection for year-round pieces. For more rooms, see Christmas entryway wall art ideas and Christmas bedroom wall art ideas. Every print is made to order in about 3 to 5 business days plus shipping, ready to hang, with free shipping across the U.S. and Canada. Order by December 6 for delivery before Christmas.
About the author
Cristina Arlia is the founder of Buy Wall Art, an online wall art store offering made-to-order stretched canvas, framed canvas and framed fine art prints, with free shipping across the U.S. and Canada.
