TikTok's Eclectic Bathroom Trend Takes Your Space From Boring To Funky

When you stumble half-asleep into the bathroom for your morning shower, a bland, sterile space will make you feel like you're still asleep. Instead, embrace TikTok's decorating trend, the visual equivalent of a quad espresso. Once your sleepy eyes take in the layers of colors, textures, and details of maximalist style, your bathroom will make you forget about pressing snooze. Maximalism is a relatively new term to describe a style that's been around since the Victorian era. Bright wall colors, collection displays, and sumptuous fabrics were the hallmarks of the time. In the 21st century, we've kept the colors and textures but have added a double shot of the unexpected and the whimsical.

Eclectic style is extremely accessible when you're decorating a bathroom on a budget. Limited wall space amounts to less paint, wallpaper, or stenciling. Thrift store finds and imaginative upcycles make themselves at home against a bold backdrop. Eclectic-up your bathroom for an experimental mixture of personality and humor that will have you singing into your hairbrush instead of crawling back under the covers.

In joyful bathrooms like the ones shared by TikTokers @enchanting_the_haus and @chelsey_marciante, saturated colors, varied shapes, and a collision of patterns and materials are major themes. Let the decor draw attention to every corner of the room and let it linger for a moment of enjoyment. Common elements of eclectic bathroom decor are humor, plants, and contrasts ranging from colors to patterns. Balance your maximalist space perfectly by spreading the love evenly around the room.

Chelsey Marciante's more commonplace wall hangings get a dose of interest intermixed with framed movie stills, a metallic butterfly, and high-top sneaker cutout. Text-rich wall hangings and rugs to read make washing your hands for the recommended 20 seconds a lot more appealing.

Make a statement with dark matte walls, a ceiling adorned with CDs, or a cacophony of prints and hues that play together surprisingly well. Engage more than just the eyes, with thick towels and rugs, and scented candles. And some plants won't hurt, either, especially displayed at a range of heights.

If you're just dipping your toes into maximalist decorating, a tiny space is a great place to test the waters. Let your bathroom be a proving ground for future funky upgrades. The manageable dimensions of these small rooms lend themselves well to experimentation. Give your bathroom a healthy layering of whimsy and see how it feels. There are virtually no rules for eclectic decor. If you need ideas, check out our ultimate guide to maximalist decor to get your creative juices flowing.

Think of every surface in your bathroom as a canvas. If you can see it, embellish it with something quirky. Even ceilings and floors can get the funky treatment. Hang a plant or three from the ceiling, preferably in an unexpected vessel like the basketball-turned-planter in TikToker @aysias_fun_house's prismatic bathroom.

If you've wanted to give stenciling a try, your bathroom walls are the perfect guinea pigs. And you're not restricted only to walls; floors and ceilings are equally willing candidates for stenciling. If you have a hankering for a low-risk wallpapering project, cover a little swath of wall in a large-scale print like @enchanting_the_haus's coral-colored octopi. For good measure, make a plant part of the decor, and snag a plush rug sporting a cheeky phrase. Brushing your teeth will never be boring again once you add a splash of eclectic flair to your bathroom.