The Sexy Bathroom Trend We Didn’t See Coming

Amidst the gorgeous Ken Fulk-designed interiors at Legacy Records, the crown jewel was this glamorous indigo crocodile bathroom. The key to keeping such a bold choice from feeling too extreme? Mix with similarly luxe textures, like veiny marble and aged brass.

We also love this toned-down rendition by Drake/Anderson for the 2018 Kips Bay Showhouse: Thanks to a matte, sueded finish, and only half a wall's worth of papering, the look is less Animal Kingdom and more sophisticated abode.

Not necessarily: Most of today’s options (like Formica’s, above) are made of affordable materials like embossed vinyl or recycled leather—and pricing is comparable to standard wallpapers. Plus, many are paintable, meaning you can keep the texture but switch your color scheme. Fabulous, indeed.