Designers have been discussing the dip in all-white bathrooms for a year or two now. Surveys and remodel trends show homeowners still crave placid, spa-like spaces, but with more warmth and character.
Let’s take it a step further by looking beyond warm neutrals and into more distinctive hues. Today, we’re sharing ideas for adding color to bathroom designs.
Soothing, subtle bathroom color ideas
For those who feel their remodel plans are missing that extra special something. Softer paint colors won’t interfere or compete with the timeless or more design-forward elements of the space.
For a whisper of color, try the trim.
Celery colored ceiling molding feels perfectly at home in this stylish, on-trend bathroom. Swatch soft shades you like for use on window trim, baseboards, ceilings, and more.
Tender greens and blues evoke visions of springtime in nature–a nod to biophilic design.
Soft pastels for soothing spaces.
Calming bathrooms don’t have to be contemporary spa-like spaceships with tons of wellness features. Keep the warm, sustainable, natural wood and paint the drywall a soft pastel.
Under-vanity lighting and LED-rimmed mirrors add to the ethereal glow. Paint is also easier to update down the line than cabinetry or tile.
Pops of color that won’t require a remodel
Craving a quick change? Adding color to bathrooms can be done in as little as a day on any budget. These concepts don’t require demolition, painting, or big purchases.
Using art, accessories, and décor.
Patterned towels and curtains are the fast fix for bathrooms needing a little colorful character. However, your dried or faux plants and flowers can also serve as color inspiration. Choose complementary wall art as well as soap dispensers and other accessories in the same palette.
A trick of the light.
LEDs can cast color across neutral and white bathrooms. Pale indigo or ultraviolet shades can calm while stimulating creativity. Blues are best for stress-busting baths.
Shift colors for different purposes layer by layer. An ultraviolet-rimmed mirror, soft white downlights for everyday use, or blue wall sconces for evening wind-downs. This lets you create the modern, trend-forward neutral base you want with a mutable mood on top.
Statement-making bold bathroom colors
These ideas are ideal for tripling the visual impact of a bathroom.
Wildly sophisticated wallpaper.
Even a more sedate color palette becomes a statement when arranged in an eye-catching pattern. Wallpaper is a great pick for half-baths and maximalist powder rooms.
Round out bolder designs with unique shapes, such as scalloped mirrors, floating vanities, and dramatically arcing faucets. Don’t be shy when it comes to luxurious stone countertops and gold-toned metal hardware.
Your favorite color as an accent wall.
Neutral, large-format tiles and every type of stone are major crowd pleasers. But if we have a lot of reflective surfaces, from large mirrors to frameless glass showers, it can feel like a missed opportunity.
One accent wall in your signature color can bounce off of these surfaces. It imbues the design with personality without feeling like a color drench.
Making both color and craftsmanship a focal point.
The bathroom remodel above will pay off for years in terms of staying power. Large stone tile floors, herringbone half-tiled walls, and the softest beige paint.
However, the showstopper is the vanity. Lush, earthy green cabinets with ample storage are a top-quality personal touch.
Adding color to bathrooms with tile
Some of our best bathroom color ideas arrive in the form of durable, beautiful ceramic and porcelain tile. They offer endless design options, along with easier cleaning.
Textured tile backsplashes in deep jewel tones.
Vertically oriented tilework is increasing in bathrooms. Think backsplashes, showers, and accent walls. Leverage their lengthening effect, combine it with dynamic textured surfaces, and cap it off with dramatic colors.
Bottle green, sapphire blue, amethyst, and streaks of carnelian are all worth a second look. Matte finishes will likely continue dominating floors, so mix it up with something high-gloss as a backsplash.
Making shower floors a mosaic of sea glass.
What if your pop of color was charming, non-slip, and always in style? Hexagonal penny tiles check every functional and aesthetic box. They add a bit of grip to shower floors and come in mixed palettes for a whole spectrum of color in one feature.
Line your recessed built-in shelving with the same for considered coordination.
Incorporate more color with The Designery
A professional designer knows all about adding color to bathroom, kitchen, and closet remodels. If you’re looking to add comfort, character, or a touch of whimsy to your next project, call us.
“[The Designery] renovated our kitchen, two bathrooms, created a gorgeous fireplace, and updated my interior paint. It came out amazing and Rob was great to work with. He had fantastic ideas, collaborated closely with us, and worked through every aspect of our project with us.”
“I couldn’t say enough good things about the vision he had, the wonderful design choices, and quality of the work. I’m grateful and very happy with the outcome.”
Christine, The Designery client
