July 29, 2025, 10:57 am | Read time: 4 minutes
Attention plant lovers: The Urban Jungle look brings fresh greenery, natural materials, and a tropical flair into your home, turning even the bathroom into a green oasis. If you want to add life and warmth to the often functional and cool space, this home trend is the perfect answer. myHOMEBOOK reveals how to style your bathroom in the Urban Jungle look without major renovations.
Nature Meets Depth
Green is the base color of the Urban Jungle, in all shades from soft sage to deep jungle green. This base pairs well with natural tones like beige, brown, or terracotta. You can create contrasts with white and black, while gold or brass accents add an elegant touch to the look.
Green tones don’t automatically make bathrooms look smaller; on the contrary, they can create depth and tranquility in the space. However, if you have a small bathroom and are unsure, opt for natural tones and complement them with green accents.
No Urban Jungle Without Plants
Plants are the stars of the Urban Jungle look. Even in the bathroom, where it is often more humid and darker, many types of green plants can be successfully used. The following plants are particularly suitable for the bathroom:
- The pothos is hardy, grows hanging, and is therefore ideal for shelves or macramé holders.
- Ferns (such as sword fern, bird’s nest fern) love high humidity and feel particularly comfortable in bathrooms.
- Snake plant is easy to care for and tolerant of low light.
- The monstera is a tropical classic and impresses with its imposing leaves, which fit perfectly into the jungle look.
- The ZZ plant is very forgiving and can be used even in the smallest and darkest bathroom.
Distributing plants at different heights—on the floor, in hanging baskets, on walls, or shelves—creates a true jungle feeling.
Important: The plants should regularly get fresh air—for example, by ventilating the bathroom or placing the plants in an airy spot. Avoid waterlogging. Also, ensure that only plants whose needs can be met in the bathroom are used. Otherwise, the jungle quickly turns into a desert.
Natural Materials
If you want to bring the Urban Jungle look into your bathroom, choose materials that support the naturalness of the plants and make the bathroom feel cozy. Shelves and stools made of wood like teak, bamboo, or walnut are suitable. Baskets and other storage options made of rattan or seagrass are an ideal addition. Accessories made of stone, clay, or ceramic fit well into the natural look. You can complement this with textiles made of linen or cotton, such as towels and bath mats.
For wooden furniture, make sure it is suitable for use in damp areas. If real wood is too expensive for wet areas, you can opt for moisture-resistant alternatives with a wood look.
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Set Authentic Accents
Choosing the right decorative elements completes the Urban Jungle look: towels in green or natural tones, combined with decorative figures or prints with plant or animal motifs, or, for the more daring, wall tiles with leaf patterns or wallpapers in botanical designs. Shower curtains with leaf prints also fit harmoniously into the jungle ensemble. Scented candles with natural aromas like eucalyptus or citrus can add additional accents.
Mirrors with a bamboo or rattan frame are ideal for the Urban Jungle style, enlarge the bathroom, and reflect the green decor, creating a lively look.
Quick-Start Tips for Beginners
If you want to start small, these three tips can make a big impact:
- Place two to three moisture-loving plants
- Choose towels in natural colors
- Add wooden accessories
Whether with a few plants and accessories or in a fully styled room, even small changes bring tropical life into everyday life and can transform any bathroom into a green oasis of well-being.