From subtle shades to pops of color, add character with these hues.
Alison Gootee; Styling: Matthew Gleason
Bathroomsmean business and functional fixtures dominate them.
They tend to be small and are often one of the last places we renovate, leaving themoutdatedand drab.
Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Matthew Gleason
Since a bathroom transformation can be tedious (who wants to move the plumbing?)
Who doesn’t like the sound of that?
Browse our list of designer-approved bathroom paint colors to find the hue that will instantly elevate your space.
A skirted sink (Erika Powell Textiles' Artichoke) softens the powder bath.
Farrow & Ball Green Blue (No.
Playing off the paint color, she added green-hued details throughout the space.
Farrow & Ball White Tie (No.
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2002 to balance the darker tile flooring and exposed wood.
Sherwin-Williams Cotton (SW 9581)
Withoutsuitable finishes, white can seem bland.
For a memorable first impression, think pink.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lizzie Cullen Cox
Its blue-green undertones also look stunning with natural stone.
Farrow & Ball Stone Blue (No.
86)
JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson
Bring cheer to small spaces with vibrant colors.
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This creamy white is as soft as a plush new bath towel.
For the2021 Idea House, designerSarah Bartholomewpainted the guest bathroom inSherwin-Williams' Cotton (SW 9581).
This paint gives the space a subtle warmth that pairs beautifully with the hint of pink in the cabinets.
Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins
Sherwin-Williams Refuge (SW 6228)
Add personality to your bathroom with color and pattern.
Farrow & Ball Wimborne White (No.
“It easily brightens up a space and makes it feel so clean!”
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Turn your bathroom into a sanctuary by applying the color of Greek waters to your walls.
DesignerBreegan Janelikes to surprise with a splash of teal.
Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green (No.
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81)
Looking for an eye-catching hue that doesn’t feel out of place for a bathroom?
Farrow & Ball Salon Drab (No.
290)
Move over taupe, chocolate brown is the new warm neutral.
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Its softness adds a luxurious feel to even the smallest of spaces.
In this spacious primary bathroom, interior designerFran Keenancoated the walls inFarrow & Ball’s Salon Drab, No.
“Benjamin Moore Collingwoodis my preferred color for a bathroom.
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It is a neutral that displays both warm and cool undertones.”
For a cozier shade, tryBenjamin Moore Ashley Gray.
“It brings lots of warmth and depth to the space.”
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Sherwin-Williams Moscow Midnight (SW 9142)
Reema Desai Boldes.
Go bold with blue.
“Why should a powder room be boring?
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I tend to go with anything but white, says Heather Disabella ofHeather Disabella Interior Designin Washington, D.C.
I like bold tones, she explains, citing this saturated blue as an example.
After all, powder rooms should be treated like the jewel box of your home!
Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins
Soft pastels are a consistent crowd-pleaser and will instantly turn a bathroom into a serene space.
Farrow & Ball Cinder Rose (No.
Although pink has a reputation for being unapologetically feminine, it has more to offer than a pretty facade.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong
Benjamin Moore Heritage Red (HC-181)
Bathrooms can be soothing andmake a statement.
One of our favorite classic reds isBenjamin Moore’s Heritage Red (HC-181).
Paranjape Design + Interiors.
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She went all-in on the cherry red lacquer, pairing it with a graphic wallpaper.
“Sherwin-Williams Iron Oreis my favorite black,” says Amber Marie ofAmber Marie Interiors.
“It’s soft, makes the room feel larger, and creates a great backdrop for everything.
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The lighter paint colors reflect the natural light in a room, creating the illusion of space.
Enhance thebathroom’s functionby incorporating natural elements and minimizing dark areas.
Bathroom fixtures, connected by plumbing or electricity, are considered more permanent in bathroom designs.
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Matte black bathroom fixtures also provide an opportunity to infuse a bold color in a bathroom design.
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Sherwin-Williams Moscow Midnight.Credit:Reema Desai Boldes.
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