Bathroom color combinations: where to start?

Bathroom color combinations are not easy to be chosen. We tried to sum up some useful tips for you.

Designing a new bathroom is not a simple task: you must consider functionality and aesthetics, taking account of the space available and your personal needs. How to combine the colors, once the furniture has been chosen? It seems like a simple question, while it is an extremely important decision: the color will set the personality of the room, it will giver a strong character or a delicate allure, depending on your wished. To help you in this task we have prepared a small guide, based on the trend styles of this year. Are you ready to discover the perfect palette for your needs and tastes?

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First things first

Bathroom color combinations are fundamental, but we can’t simply choose our favorite tints and mix them in the room, because they might not be suitable. The first important rule is related to the size of your space. Since generally, bathrooms are not large rooms, combining too many colors together would not be ideal: it will make the space look smaller and disorganized. Instead, it is preferable to identify one or two specific colors, and work on variations of tone, matching them with more neutral tones; this is the mindset to create a harmonious interior design that will please the eye and the mind.

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Where do you start?

But how do we choose the dominant colors? Easy: your personality! Are you romantic, passionate, dynamic, tamed, energetic or relaxed? But most importantly, what kind of person are you in the morning? Just think about it, the bathroom will be one of the first room you visit right after you wake up, and you need it to put you in the right mood to start your day. If you are a guy with a dynamic character, of those who jump out of bed in the morning, make your bathroom prevail in cold tones like lavender, blue sea, blue, aquamarine and green to slow down a bit. In case you have a less energetic character and get out of bed is a fatigue, prefer warm shades such as intense yellow, orange and red to give you a burst of energy. In both cases you can combine neutral shades such as sand, beige, cream white, etc. but now let’s get into the specifics of bathroom color combinations.

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Blue & turquoise

Blue is one of the most popular colors used in bathrooms decoration. if you think about it, blue tiles were first used in pools. It is the color of the sky, of the ocean, it gives a sense of calm and peace. It looks wonderful when matched with bluish gray, turquoise or indigo shades: especially for modern and minimalist bathroom designs, these colors will create a delicate dynamism, like the waves of the sea, or the clouds in the sky. You can alternate the different shades of blue with neutral color, like beige or cream, to slightly dilute the intensity of this powerful tint. 

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Green

The color green has a relief effect on fatigued eyes, which is great for sleepy mornings. Moreover, this color stimulates productivity, without causing agitation or anxiety. Used for bathroom decoration, certain shades of green can give to the room a nice retro touch. If you like tiles decorated with naturalistic patterns, green is obviously the most indicated color: patterns like that will make you feel welcomed in the room and give you a sense of protection.

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Brown & white

Natural materials always make interior design more warm and welcoming, wood most of all. Combining the brown of wood with the simplicity of white will not only guarantee you a cozy bathroom, but the most elegant home décor. Have fun and mix together circular and sharp-cornered shapes: wood and porcelain will interact beautifully in a contrast game. 

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Red & beige

If you are among those who always want a punch line, always need a strong reference point, even in home décor, you won’t settle for those tamed colors.  If you can’t give up the thought of having a touch of red in your bathroom, select one furniture item, and go for it! A bright lacquered bathtub will make a great impact, and make your bathroom the most unforgettable room of the house. Match it with beige, or a similar neutral tint, to make it stand out the way it should. 

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White & yellow

Another great color to choose if you want a single piece of furniture to stand out from your bathroom décor is yellow. The color of sunlight, of energy, of joy and positivity: it will give you the perfect vibration to start even the gloomiest day with a smile on your face. It will suit contemporary style design, and it will look great if combined with minimalist porcelain sanitary ware. The one yellow item will be like a sunray in the room: illuminating and exalting the whole environment. 

Bathtubs

A special mention is needed for one of the most amazing thing on earth: bathtubs. Again, the space available in the room is a fundamental factor. If that is not a problem, there are a few questions that we need to ask yourself. Do you want an important bathroom? Cream shades and coatings reminiscent of travertine, dark furnishings with soft lines. Or do you prefer a bath that takes you away? As much as you can let your fantasy go wild and choose a bold and eccentric color, we recommend that you keep the design of the bathtub linear. The reason is very simple: comfort. A tub must be comfy before being stylish.

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