8 Ways to Use White in the Bathroom
Here are 8 ways to incorporate a white scheme into your bathroom without it looking cold or bland
White has been a popular hue for interiors for a few years running now, but when it comes to bathrooms, you don’t want to make everything white and call it a day. That approach runs the risk of creating a space that’s too sterile-looking. Here’s how to embrace white in an inviting way in your bathroom.
2. A blank canvas for eye-catching plumbing fixtures
Similar to the first tip, if you have an unusual and beautiful tub and sink, let them dazzle in the foreground by keeping the ceiling, walls and flooring white.
Similar to the first tip, if you have an unusual and beautiful tub and sink, let them dazzle in the foreground by keeping the ceiling, walls and flooring white.
3. A frame for a fetching view
As a city dweller, I’m extremely envious of those with bucolic scenes out their windows. If you’re fortunate to have a pleasing view from your bathroom, allow it your undivided attention by keeping the interior colour palette minimal, and therefore minimally distracting.
Jaw-dropping bathscapes across the globe
As a city dweller, I’m extremely envious of those with bucolic scenes out their windows. If you’re fortunate to have a pleasing view from your bathroom, allow it your undivided attention by keeping the interior colour palette minimal, and therefore minimally distracting.
Jaw-dropping bathscapes across the globe
4. A light reflector
If your bathroom is skimpy on natural light, you can fake an abundance of it with an all-white colour scheme. You still need ample lighting from ceiling or wall fixtures, but the large amount of white will bounce around the light and brighten the space.
If your bathroom is skimpy on natural light, you can fake an abundance of it with an all-white colour scheme. You still need ample lighting from ceiling or wall fixtures, but the large amount of white will bounce around the light and brighten the space.
5. A space enlarger
If your bathroom is on the small side, go for an all-white palette to make it appear more expansive. An unbroken sweep of colour gives a space an open and spacious feeling. Keep in mind that cooler colours tend to recede, so if you choose a white that has a touch of grey or blue in it, you’ll get an even more pronounced expanding effect.
25 tricks to expand your space
If your bathroom is on the small side, go for an all-white palette to make it appear more expansive. An unbroken sweep of colour gives a space an open and spacious feeling. Keep in mind that cooler colours tend to recede, so if you choose a white that has a touch of grey or blue in it, you’ll get an even more pronounced expanding effect.
25 tricks to expand your space
6. A vehicle for texture, pattern and sheen
Too many colours and textures in a space – especially a small space like the typical bathroom – can start to fight with one another and become visually noisy. But if you go with an all-white or mostly white scheme, you can really play up these elements in the room. There are countless options available in wall coverings and tiles that can add interesting texture or pattern. You can vary the sheen through the use of matt or glossy finishes for the paint, tiles and decorative accessories.
Too many colours and textures in a space – especially a small space like the typical bathroom – can start to fight with one another and become visually noisy. But if you go with an all-white or mostly white scheme, you can really play up these elements in the room. There are countless options available in wall coverings and tiles that can add interesting texture or pattern. You can vary the sheen through the use of matt or glossy finishes for the paint, tiles and decorative accessories.
8. A contrast to rough and rustic materials
I love the contrast here between the patinated brick wall and the expanses of clean, smooth and white materials. The exposed brick adds so much charm and character to the room, it shouldn’t have to fight with bold colours for our attention.
YOUR TURN
Are you a fan of all-white bathrooms? Share photos of yours in the Comments section below.
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I love the contrast here between the patinated brick wall and the expanses of clean, smooth and white materials. The exposed brick adds so much charm and character to the room, it shouldn’t have to fight with bold colours for our attention.
YOUR TURN
Are you a fan of all-white bathrooms? Share photos of yours in the Comments section below.
MORE
10 Reasons to Love White Walls
Shady Business: How to Choose the Right White Paint
Dial Up the Drama in an All-White Bathroom
If your bathroom has nice bones, don’t distract from them – play them up instead. One way to do this is through colour. Take inspiration from your favourite art gallery or museum and go with white on the walls. White is a popular choice as a backdrop for artwork because it helps make the surrounding walls disappear, so that whatever is on or in front of them really stands out.
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