Bathrooms offer a wonderful opportunity to experiment with colour. Whether you favour soft, restful shades or something altogether bolder, the right paint colour can transform even the smallest space. From delicate pinks and gentle greens to rich, enveloping tones, we’ve gathered ten beautiful bathrooms to inspire your next decorating project. Olympian Green bathroom at Court of Noke Pink is a lovely choice for bathrooms, particularly where you want to introduce colour without overwhelming the space. Colour consultant and furniture designer Emma Diaz chose Cuisse de Nymphe Émue for her small bathroom, where its earthy pink tones respond beautifully to the natural light. As Emma explains: “Using pink in here has been an absolute game changer with the natural light, reflecting the warm pigments all around this tiny room and making it feel super cosy.” For a more contrasting approach, interior designers Thompson Bell paired Cuisse de Nymphe Émue walls with woodwork in Light Olive Green. The combination of soft pink and earthy green creates a distinctive scheme, demonstrating how two colours can work beautifully together in a bathroom. Cuisse de Nymphe Emue bathroom by Emma Diaz Cuisse de Nymphe Emue bathroom with woodwork in Light Olive Green by Thompson Bell. Photography: Jonathan Bond Cuisse de Nymphe Emue bathroom by Thompson Bell. Photography: Jonathan Bond 2. Eau de Nile: a gentle green bathroom For a softer approach to green, Eau de Nile is a beautiful choice. Edward Bulmer selected this delicate, slightly muted green for a bathroom with wooden panelling. Its subtle colouring complements the traditional detailing while creating a fresh, understated scheme. Eau de Nile bathroom at Court of Noke 3. Duck Egg: a classic blue-green bathroom Duck Egg offers a gentle alternative to conventional bathroom blues. With its soft blue-green character, it works particularly well alongside white sanitaryware, natural stone and timber, creating a scheme that feels fresh without being stark. Duck Egg bathroom by Laura Fantacci 4. Milk White: a warm white bathroom White remains a popular choice for bathrooms, but choosing the right shade makes all the difference. Milk White is a gentle, warm white that provides a beautiful backdrop for natural materials and traditional fittings. It’s particularly effective in smaller bathrooms where a simple palette allows the architectural details and furnishings to take centre stage. Milk White bathroom by Trumpington bathtub at Langdon Court 5. Invisible Green: a bold green bathroom For those who prefer a more expressive approach, Invisible Green brings a confident, earthy character to bathroom walls. Its rich green colouring works wonderfully with aged brass, timber and natural stone, offering a striking alternative to more conventional bathroom palettes. 6. Persian: a cheerful yellow bathroom A bathroom can be a wonderful place to embrace a stronger colour, and Persian is a particularly joyful choice. This vibrant, golden yellow brings a sunny character to the room, pairing beautifully with crisp white fittings, natural timber and traditional brassware. 7. Nicaragua: a colour-drenched bathroom Colour drenching is a particularly effective way to create a cohesive bathroom scheme. By painting the walls, woodwork and, where appropriate, ceiling in the same shade, you can reduce visual interruptions and allow the room’s architecture to take centre stage. Nicaragua makes a striking choice for this approach, demonstrating how a strong colour can transform an entire space. Invisible Green bathroom by Home at Brookes. Photography: Matt Gamble Persian bathroom at the Van Gogh House in London Nicaragua bathroom by Carlos Garcia. Photography: Paul Massey 8. Pompadour: a richly coloured bathroom Deep colours can be just as successful in bathrooms as pale neutrals. In Laura Fantacci’s bathroom, Pompadour is paired with Cuisse de Nymphe Émue, demonstrating how two contrasting shades can create a beautifully layered scheme. It’s a wonderful example of using colour to give a bathroom its own distinctive personality. Pompadour and Cuisse de Nymphe Emue bathroom by Laura Fantacci 9. Turquoise: a vibrant blue bathroom For a more playful approach to bathroom colour, Turquoise makes a wonderfully expressive choice. Its vivid blue-green character brings energy to a space, particularly when paired with white sanitaryware, natural stone or contrasting painted woodwork. Turquoise bathroom at The Rose Hotel in Deal 10. London Brown: a rich, enveloping bathroom Dark colours can be particularly effective in bathrooms, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels both inviting and unexpected. London Brown has an earthy richness that works beautifully with antique brass, natural stone and crisp white fittings, offering a striking alternative to traditional bathroom colours. London Brown bathroom by @my_london_home Choosing the right paint for your bathroom Once you’ve found a colour you love, it’s important to choose a finish suited to your bathroom’s conditions. Ventilation, moisture exposure and the surfaces you’re painting will all influence the most appropriate product. For more detailed advice, read our guide to how to paint a bathroom or speak to our Colour Consultants for help creating your scheme. We always recommend testing colours in your own space before making a final decision.
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