6 Timeless Bathroom Color Schemes
Bathrooms can be one of the most challenging rooms to overhaul. Renovating them can not only put a strain on your time and budget, but it puts the room out of commission while the work’s being done. No one wants to renovate their bathroom more often than necessary, and for this reason many people are afraid to use color — what happens if the colors you choose fall out of favor and affect the value of your house? But white isn’t the only way to downplay the risk. Here are six color combinations that will always be winners.
1. Black and white. This is a classic combo that became ultra-popular during the Art Deco period of the 1920s and ’30s. Bold black and white geometric shapes on floors and walls have stood the test of time. Use checkerboard tiles, chrome fixtures and silver-framed mirrors and you’ll have a look that’s as stylish now as it was then.
- Do: Jazz it up with some bold red or yellow towels and accessories.
- Don’t: Make it too busy or fussy.
2. Aqua, chocolate and white. This combination is a nice balance between traditional and contemporary. Use aqua and white to make the room feel cool and airy, then add a deep chocolate vanity and beige flooring for warmth. If you’re going for a spa-like feel, this combo is a classic. Add aqua and white towels for extra luxury.
- Do: Check the positioning of the lighting to ensure it doesn’t throw unflattering blue-green light on your skin.
- Don’t: Use too much chocolate. Overindulgence is never a good thing.
3. Mocha and creamy white. Mocha tones make this bathroom warm and inviting. Start your color palette with one shade of mocha and a creamy white, then layer with various espresso-inspired shades to create some movement and depth. Just remember that darker shades advance and lighter shades recede. Use blocks of color to highlight areas such as the bathtub to provide interest and direction within the room.
- Do: Use a standout dark tone such as the one under this bathtub to ground and unite the color scheme.
- Don’t: Add any bold or bright colors. They won’t work with this more subdued aesthetic.
4. Monochromatic grays. To create a clean and simple look, add various shades of gray to keep your bathroom flowing and to provide depth and orientation. Add some fresh flowers or a lush and leafy potted plant and you’ll create a beautiful, classic environment.
Carrara marble was first used in ancient Rome and has featured on many notable monuments and buildings ever since. The gray and white veining of the marble gives any bathroom a luxe look.
- Do: Go for a quartz product offering a similar look if Carrara marble is out of your price range.
- Don’t: Use gray if you find it depressing rather than soothing or uplifting.
5. Blue and yellow. If you’re ever in doubt about color combinations that work, look to nature. Blue and yellow are a classic mix, akin to the sun rising in a clear blue sky.
- Do: Think about using traditional blue mosaic tiles, which don’t ever seem to grow stale.
- Don’t: Overdo it with the yellow because it can become overbearing, particularly in a small room.
6. Double complementary colors. In color theory, this scheme just works. A pair of complementary colors (those that sit opposite each other on the color wheel, such as blue and orange) works well alongside another set of complementary colors (in this case, red and green). The result is called a double complementary color scheme.
Add black and white to bring the colors into balance and you’ll create a bathroom with wow factor. This combo is not for the faint-hearted but, if executed correctly, it will definitely go the distance.
By: Jacquelene Symond
Article From: www.forbes.com