You
may not immediately realize it, but the color of your bathroom can
have a huge impact on the start of your day. The first room you walk
into and get prepared for your day, your bathroom can make or break
how you feel about the rest of your day’s journey. A great wall
color can inspire you to keep your bathroom organized, clean and can
spring you into a great mood. A terrible wall color can leave you
feeling sluggish and dismal your whole morning. For a full spectrum
of palettes that work or don’t work, check out these best and worst
colors for your bathroom.
Worst
Colors:
Greige-ish
colors
A
color between gold and beige, designers say that greige may be the
absolute worst color for a bathroom. One main reason is that it is
outdated and will not pair well with any current tiling. Greige
bathroom walls will definitely cast an old and dreary light on your
space.
Eggshell
colors
Although
many view off-white as a go-to color for bathrooms, recent data has
suggested that it is not as popular as you may think. It can have a
dirtying effect on bathrooms, as it may look almost sanitary, but
never crisp and clean. Homes with bathrooms featuring off-white hues
like eggshells have recently been known to sell for thousands of
dollars less than average.
Muddy
colors
According
to design experts, muddy colors should be avoided at all costs. These
hues can leave your bathroom feeling dirty, and cause a void of
brightness. Because many bathrooms are enclosed spaces with no
windows, dark muddy colors can also make them feel even smaller and
claustrophobic.
Best
Colors:
Periwinkle
This
soft mix of purple and blue is the perfect color to create a soothing
bathroom experience. It can have a calming effect at night, and give
you a peaceful awakening in the morning.
Charcoal
A
small bathroom is the perfect opportunity to play around with dark
hues. Try a charcoal as the backdrop for a collection of eclectic
pieces to create a cultured, well-traveled look.
Charcoal
If
you have a super small bathroom space, white walls can really open up
those close quarters. Add a couple of mirrors and the various
reflections will give a “window” effect to a windowless room.
Cool
Gray
Cool
gray is the optimal color to create an air of sophistication in your
bathroom space. A white trim paired with cool gray can add some
warmth and depth to this clean look.
Peachy
pink
A
soft, peachy pink can take any drab bathroom into instant glam mode.
This hue goes great with gold accents to create a pretty and playful
vanity area.
Deep
Navy
Your
bathroom will scream drama and mystery with a dark navy theme. This
bold color will make artfully chosen accessories pop against its
calming backdrop.
Hunter Green
A hunter green statement wall ina small bathroom space can go a long way, creating a chic, nature-friendly vibe. Toss in a few plants and wooden accent pieces, and you’ll have your own zen washroom garden.
