A Guide to Understanding Colour in Bathroom Design

Colour can transform a room, not only in terms of aesthetics but also atmosphere. The colour you choose for your bathroom will dictate the way you feel when you’re in there, so you first need to decide the ambience you want to create. A calm and relaxed atmosphere will require a different colour palette to an invigorating and exhilarating environment. So which colours are right for you and your bathroom? This blog aims to find out!

How Colour can be used to Create an Atmosphere

There is such an array of colours now available that deciding on just one can be quite overwhelming. To make it easier, we’ve looked at four collections of colours – traditional, modern, themed, and ‘out of the box’ – to help.

Traditional Bathroom Colours

‘Traditional’ will have a different meaning to different people, but in general a traditionally coloured bathroom will be light and neutrally toned. White, beige, and light grey can all be used to create a ‘traditional’ finish, which will result in an airy, spacious, and bright finish. In terms of ambience, these colours evoke a sense of calm and tranquillity, perfect if you’re looking for a peaceful place in which to relax – and our white and cream collection of wall panels are the ideal way of achieving this finish.

Modern Bathroom Colours

As with a traditional bathroom, a ‘modern’ bathroom will mean different things to different homeowners. Trends will also have an impact on what a ‘modern’ bathroom looks like. However, in terms of colour we would recommend using darker shades such as black, slate grey, peacock blue, and damson purple to achieve a ‘modern’ finish. These colours conjure a dramatic and intense ambience, which can inspire and invigorate.

Themed Bathroom Colours

Choosing a ‘theme’ for your bathroom can help to focus the mind and guide you through your colour choices. The ocean, a woodland, or the night sky are just a few themed ideas you could consider.

For example, blues and whites are perfect for an ocean themed room, creating a soothing and peaceful environment; green and brown tones, combined with real foliage, can help to bring the outside in; and blacks, chrome, and sparkle effect bathroom wall panels – such as our black diamond wall panels - can evoke the depth and serenity of space.

Outside the Box Bathroom Colours

There are no rules when it comes to colour. Bold, daring, clashing colours can create a fun, stimulating, and invigorating interior that is completely unique to you and your bathroom.

How Coloured and Patterned Bathroom Wall panels can be Used

We now know that colour can truly transform a bathroom. However, colour works best when it compliments other features and fixtures. Coordinated bathroom furniture, which reflects the theme of your bathroom, together with decorative accessories, such as mirrors, and soft furnishings, including towels and bathmats, can only help to enhance your chosen colour and add to the ambience.

To discover more about how coloured wall panels can help you achieve your dream bathroom, call our expert team today on 0800 22 77 77.