21 Bathrooms That Rock a Bright Colour Palette
Forget boring bathrooms – introduce a pop of bright colour and watch the space come alive, as these rooms show
Georgia Madden
26 December 2019
When it comes to changing the look and feel of a space, colour is your most powerful tool. A splash of bright paint or some eye-catching floor or wall tiles don’t have to cost the earth, and they can add instant character and fun to your bathroom. Love the idea? We’ve scoured the Houzz archives from around the globe and gathered together 21 of our favourite examples to inspire you.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
1. Location: San Francisco, USA
Features: Curves, luxe detailing and that gorgeous green.
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Features: Curves, luxe detailing and that gorgeous green.
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2. Location: Paris, France
Designer: Atelier Pierre-Louis Gerlier
Features: Cherry-red cabinetry and pastel-pink tiles – an unexpected but successful pairing.
Designer: Atelier Pierre-Louis Gerlier
Features: Cherry-red cabinetry and pastel-pink tiles – an unexpected but successful pairing.
3. Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Designer: Lydia Maskiell Interiors
Features: Mint green, marble and an arch for good measure.
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Designer: Lydia Maskiell Interiors
Features: Mint green, marble and an arch for good measure.
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4. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Perversi-Brooks Architects
Features: Striking orange-and-black wall tiles set the tone for fun.
Designer: Perversi-Brooks Architects
Features: Striking orange-and-black wall tiles set the tone for fun.
5. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Features: White walls and a built-in bath guarantee all eyes are on that gorgeous yellow-and-white tiled floor.
Designer: GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens
Features: White walls and a built-in bath guarantee all eyes are on that gorgeous yellow-and-white tiled floor.
6. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Atticus & Milo
Features: Eggplant wallpaper and cabinetry paired with curvy lighting create a ’70s disco vibe.
Designer: Atticus & Milo
Features: Eggplant wallpaper and cabinetry paired with curvy lighting create a ’70s disco vibe.
8. Location: Bristol, UK
Designer: Moon Architect and Builder
Features: Zesty orange distracts from this bathroom’s compact dimensions.
Designer: Moon Architect and Builder
Features: Zesty orange distracts from this bathroom’s compact dimensions.
9. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Clancy Constructions
Features: A moody and dramatic palette brought to life with touches of orange in the terrazzo benchtop.
Designer: Clancy Constructions
Features: A moody and dramatic palette brought to life with touches of orange in the terrazzo benchtop.
10. Location: Moscow, Russia
Designer: Architectural Studio RE
Features: Primary colours, a graphic tile treatment and a video-game character motif on the wall – what more could a child want in their bathroom?
Designer: Architectural Studio RE
Features: Primary colours, a graphic tile treatment and a video-game character motif on the wall – what more could a child want in their bathroom?
11. Location: Paris, France
Designer: Archipelles
Features: Soft-pink walls and cabinetry and gently etched tiles add character to a narrow powder room.
Designer: Archipelles
Features: Soft-pink walls and cabinetry and gently etched tiles add character to a narrow powder room.
12. Location: Milan, Italy
Designer: Studio Paradisiartificiali
Features: Sea-blue floor tiles and punches of colour in the artwork.
Designer: Studio Paradisiartificiali
Features: Sea-blue floor tiles and punches of colour in the artwork.
13. Location: Denver, USA
Designer: Diane Gordon Design
Features: A feature wall in aqua-toned mosaic tiles balanced with a simple, white vanity.
Designer: Diane Gordon Design
Features: A feature wall in aqua-toned mosaic tiles balanced with a simple, white vanity.
15. Location: Toronto, Canada
Designer: RADform
Features: Oversize florals in a medley of pinks and reds give an art-like feel to the space.
Designer: RADform
Features: Oversize florals in a medley of pinks and reds give an art-like feel to the space.
16. Location: France
Designer: Pamela Martin
Features: Glazed, mint subway tiles with an organic finish add a soft touch and flair.
Designer: Pamela Martin
Features: Glazed, mint subway tiles with an organic finish add a soft touch and flair.
18. Location: Chicago, USA
Designer: Sullivan, Goulette & Wilson Architects
Features: Bursts of red and blue on the exposed ducts and a rustic timber floor and vanity create a cool, semi-industrial feel.
Designer: Sullivan, Goulette & Wilson Architects
Features: Bursts of red and blue on the exposed ducts and a rustic timber floor and vanity create a cool, semi-industrial feel.
19. Location: Charleston, USA
Designer: Jill Howard Design Studio
Features: Washed-denim blue for the cabinetry and harmonising penny-round tiles for the floor feel fresh and inviting.
Designer: Jill Howard Design Studio
Features: Washed-denim blue for the cabinetry and harmonising penny-round tiles for the floor feel fresh and inviting.
20. Location: Houston, USA
Designer: Marker Girl Home
Features: Intricately patterned wallpaper in a medley of blues, paired with elegant brass tapware and handles, is offset by sleek white cabinetry.
Designer: Marker Girl Home
Features: Intricately patterned wallpaper in a medley of blues, paired with elegant brass tapware and handles, is offset by sleek white cabinetry.
21. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: In Vogue Kitchens & Joinery
Features: Bold geometric tiles, a fashionable ribbed-glass shower screen and brushed-brass touches.
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Designer: In Vogue Kitchens & Joinery
Features: Bold geometric tiles, a fashionable ribbed-glass shower screen and brushed-brass touches.
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Which of these bold and beautiful bathrooms and powder rooms catch your eye? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images, and join the conversation.
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Craving more colour inspiration? Check out this Best of the Week: 25 Kitchens With Colourful Touches
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So much to love in this collection! Except when I've had the pleasure of living with an original interwar bathroom and its period colours, I tend to lean towards all white with black accents and then introduce colour through towels, mats and things that are easy to change. (This strategy works extremely well for rentals, as well, assuming the landlord has provided a white palette.) But now I'm inspired. The ones that jump out at me the most are green, beginning with #1, #3, #7, #16 – perhaps that's a sign!
I'm envious of the owners of #17, with those slim floor-to-ceiling windows framing the pair of vanities and mirrors. They would be providing natural lighting that's both beautiful and functional as well as perfect for the task.
luvving the green wall