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Take inspiration from these relaxing hues and create a haven of tranquility
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...
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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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