7 bathroom colour ideas to refresh, revive and soothe you every day
Bathroom with pink bath is Pint & Paper Library - comment is from Andy:
"Bathrooms are wonderfully private spaces in which to truly indulge in opulent and intimate colour combinations. Pair profound blue ‘Mockingbird’ with the new sultry deep pink ‘Kasbah’ for a sumptuous and sophisticated interior. Inspired by the Blue Mockingbird which displays a deep, muted blue due to the structure of their feathers, the fabulous, profound blue of ‘Mockingbird’ is suitable for use as both a highlight or an all-over colour in a cocooning and enveloping scheme. For a surprising and sophisticated finish, pair with the new sultry ‘Kasbah’, which will provide a grounding and reassuring accent colour.”
– Andy Greenall, Creative Director Paint & Paper Library.
Bathroom colour - Little Greene
‘“Bathrooms are often painted in white out of habit, but rather than a cold, generic, white scheme, create a relaxing haven with deep indulgent, warm, and sumptuous colours, these will bring a sense of opulence whilst creating a natural and nurturing feeling. Avoid pairing with harsh bright whites and instead combine with natural stone hues, warm whites or warm greys or gentle highlight colours for a luxurious feel that envelops the space and adds warmth."
- Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene. www.littlegreene.com
Bathrooms are the one room where we go to spend time on our own, to escape the hustle and bustle of life, and to relax, refresh and revive. So, it's important that our bathroom decor aids this as much as possible. From light and airy hues to deep, cocooning tones, check out the best bathroom colours of the moment, and be inspired to create a haven that supports and soothes you every day...
Bathroom colour idea 1: Pale blue and white
Cool, calming and coastal, a soft blue and white scheme is a classic for a bathroom. Bring in textures such as wooden flooring, a marble basin and glazed tiles for a space that feels bright and airy yet inviting.
Pictured: Chichester double drawer washstand from Neptune
Bathroom colour idea 2: Chocolate tones
Create a cocooning feeling with warm and enveloping browns.
'Create a relaxing haven in your bathroom with deep indulgent, warm, and sumptuous colours. These will bring a sense of opulence whilst creating a natural and nurturing feeling,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene. 'Avoid pairing with harsh bright whites and instead combine with natural stone hues, warm whites or warm greys for a luxurious feel that envelopes the space and adds warmth.'
Pictured: Attic II paint from Little Greene
Bathroom colour idea 3: Forest green
Take inspiration from nature and surround yourself in forest greens for the ultimate relaxing escape. Here, the rugged wooden basin unit and stool enhance the tropical vibes for a space that feels organic and tranquil.
Pictured: Musa Oliva tile by Bestille from Tile of Spain
Bathroom colour idea 4: Navy and plaster pink
A deep blue and grown-up pink make for a luxurious bathroom scheme.
'Bathrooms are wonderfully private spaces in which to truly indulge in opulent and intimate colour combinations. Pair profound blue with our new sultry deep pink for a sumptuous and sophisticated interior,' says Andy Greenall, creative director at Paint & Paper Library. 'Use Mockingbird all-over for a cocooning feel, then the pink bath provides a grounding and reassuring accent.'
Pictured: Mockingbird and Kasbah from the Paint & Paper Library
Bathroom colour idea 5: White on white
Pure white bathrooms can be stark and clinical, but done the right way, they can be the most soothing havens of calm. Choose warm white walls, furniture and even accessories, but ramp up your use of texture.
From parquet wood flooring, to marble furniture and high-gloss gold taps, white bathrooms let the textures take centre stage. Add colour exclusively with plants for the ultimate airy and zen space.
Pictured: Holland Park No.5 paint from Mylands
Bathroom colour idea 6: Black and white
Monochrome is a timeless design choice and works well in any bathroom, from the most traditional to the most contemporary. While black absorbs light, white reflects it, making for a balanced scheme that is calming on the eye, and therefore on the mind too.
These geometric tiles create a striking and fun feature wall that's sure to lift your spirts every morning.
Pictured: Split Shift Old Iron tiles from Fired Earth
Bathroom colour idea 7: Soft red
While red is not the most obvious choice for a bathroom due to its stimulating qualities, a pared-back, toned down shade, such as this one, brings all the uplifting vibes without overwhelming the space.
This 'Rhubarb' colour has hints of terracotta and pink for a more earthy take on red that feels warm and sophisticated.
Pictured: Rhubarb Stripe tile from Bert & May
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