Blue bathroom ideas

Is blue a good colour for a bathroom? Yes, blue is the best way to create a calm and serene bathroom space. Whether you’re aiming for something dark and moody using navy or light and airy with pale blue, there’s a shade of blue to suit every preference and size of space.

For inspiration on creating a cool-toned bathroom using blues, we’ve put together this helpful guide that focuses on shades, themes and decorating tips.

The right blue colour palette

Coastal style bathrooms

One of the most popular and easy-to-achieve themes for a blue bathroom is coastal. By introducing design elements to mimic the beach, you’ll automatically add a sense of tranquillity and calmness to your space, which is very fitting for this type of room. If you’re unsure how to achieve a seaside aesthetic in your bathroom, try these simple changes:

• Accessorise the space with shells and beachy artwork, or go for something a little more subtle like a round mirror and rattan storage baskets.

• Rustic wood elements also help achieve a coastal feel, especially in lighter shades. Panelling is a great example of this, with styles like shiplap (named after the wooden plank effect on ships) which creates a raw look that fits in with classic nautical style.

Tiles & wallpaper

Tiles and wallpaper are great for adding texture and interest to a bathroom, and this can beautifully compliment blues, especially darker shades. Whether you’re sticking with a nautical theme or a floral aesthetic, you can either strengthen your blue palette or create a wider colour palette that complements the blue features in your bathroom.

For something more standout, many modern bathrooms incorporate geometric patterns through wallpapering or tiling, adding a contemporary finish to your walls or floor.

What colour goes with blue in a bathroom?

It’s important to remember that different hues of blue will work with different coloured features and fixtures. For a dark, impactful bathroom, warm gold or brass taps and accents will help to bring that luxurious, elegant feel to the space. On the other hand, light blue and white features help create a bright and fresh look. Wooden tones are great for adding character to a bright space like this too.

If you’d like to venture beyond just blue and white with something bolder, warmer colours like mustard work beautifully with turquoise and navy, and pastel shades like sage green compliment pale blue.

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