BEST AND WORST BATHROOM PAINT COLORS

Your bathroom paint color should be the perfect backdrop for the beautiful fixtures you choose, like the glass shower enclosure and custom vanity mirror. If picking paint colors isn’t your forte, spend some time looking at bathroom design photos online to discover possibilities and narrow down what you like and don’t like. When a home sale is in your future, you’ll also want a color with a fairly broad appeal that isn’t likely to go out of style any time soon.

When painting your bathroom, it’s important to “keep it clean!”

Above all else, a bathroom should feel hygienic and sanitary. You and your family will feel better using a bathroom with a fresh and clean atmosphere and so will your guests. A sense of cleanliness is also important for potential homebuyers who will pay special attention to the bathrooms. This need for a clean feel is an important rule to keep in mind. There are colors that you can pull off in other parts of the house that are all wrong for a bathroom because – in that setting – they feel dingy or grimy. So, as you look at paint samples and photos of bathrooms, watch for color schemes that evoke a sense of cleanliness and freshness.

Select your desired mood for the room and then pick a color accordingly.

Another important rule to keep in mind is “Color affects mood.” What mood do you want in the bathroom you’re painting? Relaxation is a top priority for many master bathroom renovations. While you might prefer a powder room or kids’ bathroom to be energetic, the master bathroom is often a space for unwinding after a hectic day. If relaxation is your goal, rule out bold, brilliant colors and stick with soothing, delicate paint tones. With a calming shade on the walls, you can add small pops of color elsewhere without making the space too bright and busy.

Here are some winners and losers for bathroom paint colors.

With these general tips in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best and worst paint colors for a bathroom remodel.

Best

• White can really shine in a bathroom because it’s crisp and clean. If you choose a monochromatic white color scheme, be sure to create visual interest through a variety of textures – smooth shower glass, natural stone tiles, billowy window curtains, etc.
• Blue helps you create a relaxing bathroom because of its soothing properties. Also, there are many blues to choose from, such as sky blue, navy, or pale aqua. Nature inspired blues can call to mind the sky or water, adding to a sense of peace within the space.
• Green is another good choice for a bathroom, points out home décor author Renee Miller. Depending on the shade, green can be relaxing or energizing, and like blue,it can bring a sense of nature into the bathroom.

Worst

• According to Apartment Therapy and others, greige (gray-beige) is among the worst choices for a bathroom. Greige is an example of a shade that can be a winner in other rooms but tends to feel dingy in a bathroom.
• In a similar vein, overly earthy colors should also be avoided. If a color seems muddy or reminds you of dirt, don’t put it on your bathroom walls.
• You definitely want to avoid cringy color combos like yellow and brown in a bathroom. Before choosing a color scheme think about its connotations and associations. If you find a problem, change one of the colors for a whole new effect. For example yellow and gray pair well and make a bathroom both calm and cheerful.

Call ABC to complete the bathroom renovation!

With the perfect paint color on your walls, you want the rest of your bathroom to look gorgeous, too. For all the glass and mirror components – shower or tub doors, vanity mirror, glass shelves, etc. – we invite you to call ABC Glass & Mirror at (703)257-7150. We are a local family business that is veteran owned and completely committed to customer satisfaction. You can start off with a free, no-obligation, in-home consultation to decide if we are right for you, so give us a call today.