Colorful Baths

Infusing a bath with lots of color is a terrific way to wake up a boring bathroom. Browse the color ideas in this slide show before you head to the paint store.


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Trendy Treatment

A color blocking paint treatment in this bathroom adds dimension and of-the-moment flair. The upper half of each wall was painted with a warm off-white tone, while the lower portion was given a shade of deep blue-gray. A blue-and-white patterned shower curtain surrounding the claw-foot tub ties the whole look together.

Double Trouble

Soft yellow tiles along the lower half of the walls in this bathroom add subtle color and warmth. Green-and-white patterned accessories throughout the space incorporate complementary color and play into the popular trend of mixing patterns. A narrow floral-pattern bath mat ties the color scheme together.

Chic & Colorful

Give your walls an unexpected pop with a bright wallpaper and tile blend. This modern toile wallpaper plays off the pink and cream floor tiles. The unusual floor color could have been an inspiration deterrent, but the rest of the room was designed to match it, resulting in pure charm. The look is finished with stylish sherbet-hue bath towels and rug, which accent the space with punches of color.

Vibrant Orange

An orange tile accent wall lets the color do the talking in this vibrant bathroom. A large frameless mirror balances the bold hue and adds to the horizontal effect of the space.

Modern Green

Embrace natural beauty with earthy yet urban colors. Coating the walls in this bathroom with a sage green keeps with the natural, contemporary feel of the vanity space. The pedestal sink centered between the two open cabinets keeps the vanity area looking open and airy.

Sky Blue Bathroom

Proving that color doesn't always have to appear as paint on the walls, this bath features a powder blue double vanity and tiled open shower and half-wall. The soft color is countered by a sleek gray slate-tile floor.

Trendy Neutrals

A large bathroom is a perfect spot to experiment with dark, saturated colors. In this bathroom, stylish chocolate brown tiled walls and ebony-stained cabinetry lend striking contrast to crisp white accents, such as the nichelike vanity area, the marble countertops, and a nearby freestanding tub.

Tile Is the Star

The tile in this bathroom gives the space a needed dose of color. Budget-friendly square tiles in a dazzling teal hue top the vanity as well as the tub surround, which gives the area a cohesive look.

Warm & Playful Space

A red, orange, and white color scheme creates a warm and inviting bathroom. This space gains a playful edge from a patterned shower curtain and colorful bath accessories. By keeping the majority of the elements white, the bold colors pop without making the room seem too dark or small.

Earth-Tone Tile

Set an organic tone in your bathroom with stone floor tiles and natural-look furnishings. Blending several earthy colors offers lots of options for coordinating wall color and accessories. In this bathroom, small stones in hues from light brown to gray adorn the floor to create a striking style statement as well as unique texture underfoot. Thoughtful touches such as potted plants and a wooden mirror frame also boast a nature-inspired look.

Tile Designs

Add pizzazz to a bathroom with decorative tile. The multicolor bluish-purple tiles in this bathroom infuse the space with color and movement. Hardwood floors and black countertops lack distinct patterns, allowing the tile to be the focal point. A floral chandelier and long white curtains are sophisticated yet charming touches.

Variations on Gray

Although gray is considered a neutral, its many variations make it anything but boring. In this bath, shades of gray create a tranquil and inviting setting. The room’s focal point lies underfoot, in the checkerboard-like black-and-gray tile arrangement. The lower portion of the walls feature a warm gray hue, while the upper portion is dressed with gentle gray wallpaper featuring a subtle floral motif.

Sophisticated Green

Patterned olive green wallpaper is a bold choice that pays off. The chic wall treatment is paired with crisp white trim and fixtures. The rust-color towels are a warm addition to the otherwise cool and sleek space. The towels not only pop against the olive backdrop—they also give the eye a place to rest and can easily be switched out for another color to give the space a new look.

Sunny Yellow

One bright color might be all you need to spark up your space. Yellow adds instant style in an eye-opening hue. A fun print poster plays up this space, while white bath fixtures offer respite from the bold wall color.

Make Your Mark

A combination of beaded board and wide painted stripes give this bathroom the illusion of more height. Get the look by painting your bathroom a solid color, then taping off evenly sized stripes. Paint the spaces between the strips of tape a different shade of the same color, or use two coordinating colors for an even more striking result.

Brilliant Blue Wallpaper

A wallpaper-wainscoting duo provides a dressy backdrop for simple fixtures. The blue patterned wallpaper instills this bathroom with character and a cool ambience.

Softly Elegant

An almost-orange shade of coral is a chic update for a white bath. Decorative tile lines the tub and vanity. Lattice window mullions and white trim enhance the traditional look. Small silver sconces mounted on the mirror give this room effortless elegance.

Deep Red

Rich red is not the typical color used in a bathroom, but when used correctly the hue can exude style and pizzazz. Here, a wall of tiny red mosaic tiles adds colorful character to this nearly all-white modern-style bathroom. The tile not only adds a splash of needed color, but it also reflects light streaming in from the large window nearby.

Shades of Gray

Trendy neutrals give unexpected splashes of color to any space. These metallic gray walls take on a cool bluish hue and create a strong sense of depth. A shimmering gold mirror frame adds another layer of sparkle, while the dark-stained vanity cabinet helps keep the space feeling grounded.

Stunning Combination

A damask pattern, such as this blue-and-gray wallpaper, is a great way to add feminine flair to a bathroom. Rather than covering the entire wall behind the sink with the wallpaper, only a portion of it was covered with a shape that echoes the look of the curvy mirror. A dainty glass shelf above the sink and a dazzling chandelier add to the feminine space.

Traditional Yellow

The buttery-yellow wall color adds a hint of warmth to the bathroom without overwhelming the space in bold color. Dark wood accents and dark tile floors work with the vanities to keep the space grounded.

Splashy Blue

Watery-blue walls add color to the bathroom and give the space a calming spa-like feel. White tiles around the shower and white wainscoting keep the look fresh, while dark wood accents tie in the tile floor and rug. The mixture of blues, tans, whites, and wood makes the bathroom feel like a day at the beach.

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