Life In Technicolor - Ideas For Creating The Perfect Bathroom

Many people spend hours collecting ideas and planning colour schemes for the main living spaces in their home. They want to create welcoming, comfortable places to relax in. However the bathroom can often get overlooked. This is a big mistake as in these busy modern times the bathroom is a key place for us to go to relax and unwind.

Bathrooms can be challenging places to decorate. These are highly functional rooms in which practicalities hold as much importance as aesthetics. Bathrooms can be tricky as you will need to accommodate large bulky features such as the bath, sink and toilet. However this does not mean that with a little careful planning you cannot create stunning, relaxing rooms.

Get Creative with Colour

One of the keys ways to influence mood in interior design is through colour. The use of colour in the home has been well-documented. Certain colours can promote relaxation, others can invigorate and refresh. Choosing the right colour scheme for your bathroom design can be a key way to create the perfect mood.

There is no right and wrong when it comes to decorating your bathroom. Interior design is very much about personal preference and what feels right for you and your family. You may find a muted, neutral colour scheme very relaxing, whereas others may find this bland and boring. The important thing is to find the colour scheme that suits you and helps you to create the right mood in your home.

Classic White

White is a traditional colour choice for bathrooms and is still popular today. White bathroom suites promote a sense of cleanliness and hygiene. However a pure white colour scheme can be overwhelming and a little too sterile to create a feeling of comfort. Fortunately these days you can choose from a wide range of soft white and off-white tones.

Gentle cream colours and subtle natural tones can create a feeling of pureness with some softer highlights to give a feeling of luxury and comfort.

Restful Green

Soft, muted greens can offer a very relaxing colour scheme for bathrooms. Too much green can be a little overwhelming though so try mixing it with warmer colours such as gentle creams and warm muted browns. These natural colours can create a restful background to bathroom spaces.
Introduce some highlights of brighter colours for a little vibrancy in your blinds, shower screens, bathmats or towels.

Peaceful Blue

Soft blues can offer a very peaceful atmosphere in bathrooms. Certain shades of blue can feel a little cold though so pick your colours carefully. Sometimes you may not know just how a shade will feel until you have decorated the room. If the shade is a bit too cool then counterbalance with some accents in warmer colours such as soft oranges or buttery yellows.

Natural wood features can also bring warmth into a room. Oak or pine cabinets, shelves or flooring can balance cooler colours and add areas of interest to bathrooms. Bamboo plants and real plants can also achieve similar affects.

Warm Orange

Orange can be a difficult but very rewarding colour to decorate with. Deep, rich orange colours can be very warming and bring a real sense of comfort to those bathroom spaces that feel dark and cold. However orange can be a very dominating colour, so you may need to use it sparingly. You can balance the vibrant warmth of orange with some cooler white or blue shades.

Industrial style furnishings can also tone down vibrant colours such as steel shower and tap fixings and glass shower screens.

It is fun to experiment with colour. Often the tones you think you may not like turn out to be the very thing for the space you have available. Don’t be limited by convention; instead try out different colours and find out exactly what palettes can best bring a feeling of relaxation to your bathroom space.

Aimee Coppock is a writer who believes that you can create the perfect bathroom space by installing a few simple fixtures. By experimenting with colours and using modern glass shower screens you should be able to create an interesting and personalised space.