Review a textured wall with its upper finish

Texture and colour work together around a basin. Our Aberdeen shower room combines a dark textured panel finish with lighter paint above the lower wall panels. A drawer vanity and broad cabinet mirror provide the getting-ready arrangement beside the shower and towel radiator.

When choosing a textured panel, compare it with the proposed upper-wall paint in the room’s available light. Look from the basin position as well as across the room, since texture is experienced at close range too. See how the wall texture changes under the evening light before choosing the upper paint. Include the mirror outline in your assessment. This helps you decide whether the texture should be the main feature or a quieter backdrop to washing, storage and the reflection used each day.

Dark textured lower wall panels behind a pale vanity and white toilet
The textured finish forms a backdrop to the everyday fittings.