modern colourful bathroom

Decorating your bathroom can be tricky. Whilst you should try to show your personality, there is an element of practicality that you have to consider when designing the space. For starters, bathroom renovations can be pricey, so you need to make sure that the things you are choosing aren’t going to go out of style anytime soon.

Although most modern bathrooms will use neutral shades, colour can help to add personality and warmth to your bathroom. Choosing the right colour can really make or break a space, so when it comes to the bathroom – a space for relaxation and one of the most visited rooms in your home – people are naturally wary of adding colour in any way at all.

There are plenty of ways to add colour to your bathroom. You could have a neutral theme with pops of colour in your accessories, a whole wall of colour, or even just by adding a few plants. The choice is entirely yours, and we’re here to help you add a splash of colour to your bathroom.

Colourful wall panels

Add colour to your walls with colourful wall panels or painted walls. If you’re not keen on your whole bathroom being decorated in a bold colour, make use of accent walls in specific areas of the bathroom, around the bath or sink area, or by installing shower panels in your shower.
Contrary to popular belief, coloured walls can look great in any size bathroom if you have the correct lighting. Dark grey, blue or green walls would look equally as stunning in a small room as they would in a large bathroom, if done right. Just be sure to consider installing a mirror to reflect light as much as possible if you opt for a dark colour.

Modern bathroom colour schemes

Scandinavian style bathrooms are here to stay and are a timeless way to update your home. The Scandinavian style involves neutral colours like grey, beige, or white mixed with accentuating splashes of colour - it is one of the most popular modern bathroom colour schemes.

In more traditional homes, darker colours can also look great - particularly dark green or blue. Mixing these colours with wall panels in a more subdued tone can create a beautiful contrast, and they both complement chrome, gold or copper fittings.

If you're in doubt about which modern bathroom colour scheme is right for you, you can always fall back on a simple white bathroom suite. This timeless choice will always look clean and fresh if it's well kept, and it's unlikely to go out of style.

Updating your fittings

Although coloured bathroom suites are creeping back into fashion, they’re still not to everybody’s taste. White bathroom suites are the go-to around the world, and for good reason. Their clean and fresh look is perfect for bathrooms.
However, you can create interesting colour contrasts in a modern way by updating roll top baths and painting the outward facing side in a bright or complementary colour. You can also paint your skirting boards or bathroom cabinet and consider coloured bathroom hardware like matt finish taps and shower heads. Matt finish hardware especially, is building in popularity and can prove to be a little more interesting visually than simply having coloured walls.

Colourful bathroom fittings

If redecorating isn’t an option in your bathroom, you can always use the accessories within to change the colour scheme. Choosing coloured blinds, towels, toothbrush holders, soap dishes, and more can add little colourful details that make your bathroom much more interesting.

Even plants are a great accessory for the bathroom and add a splash of natural colour to the room – along with also providing the added benefit of cleaning the air. Make sure to choose a plant that thrives in a humid atmosphere, such as a type of ivy or a succulent.

Colourful bathroom lighting

Coloured lighting is a great way to add ambience to a room. If you’re refitting your bathroom completely, consider installing coloured lighting in your shower space. Coloured lighting also looks great recessed into ceilings, shelves or even along the skirting at the bottom of the wall. This is a perfect way to add to a modern bathroom and make it a more personal space that’s suited to you.

You can also enhance the colours you choose for your bathroom by playing with the lighting in your space. Maximise the lighting you have available – this won’t only highlight any pops of colour, but can make your bathroom look bigger, too.