A modern bathroom is a place where you can relax and retire, which is why it is so important to design in colors that are comfortable for perception.
Light bathroom design creates a fresh and clean feeling
Light and calm shades are more popular for several reasons:
- these colors do not burden the vision;
- create a calm, serene atmosphere;
- help to relax;
- create a feeling of cleanliness and airiness;
- they can be combined with many colors;
- can be used in any interior style.
Note! If the area of the bathroom is small, then light pastel shades can visually increase the space. In addition, a bright bathroom can be complemented with bright color accents, which will make the interior not boring.
How to use light color effects correctly
Content
- How to use light color effects correctly
- Prejudice about light rooms
- Possible color combinations
- What materials to choose for finishing bright bathrooms
- Choosing a ceiling for a bright bathroom
- Which floor to choose for a light-colored bathroom
- Modern plumbing - an addition to design ideas
- Bathroom sink in beige tones
- Which toilet looks best
- Which lighting system to choose
- Decor, accessories and textiles as accents for a bright bathroom
- Video: Modern bathroom design options
- Photo of bathrooms in light colors
The space of the bathroom will be harmonious when the balance of colors is observed in it. When choosing a color scheme, it is important to be guided by the area of the room. If the area is quite large, then making the entire bathroom light is not recommended, and if the area is small, then a pastel palette will be a good choice.
The basic light background is in perfect harmony with warm and cold shades that act as accents
If the ceilings in the apartment are low, then the decor of the walls and ceiling is best done in light shades, this will visually stretch the room.
Do not get carried away with white in painting walls and ceilings, as this will make the room cold and uncomfortable.
A light floor in the bathroom will expand the space and light it up a bit.
Pastel shades such as beige, ivory, creme brulee should not be used as the main one on the ceiling, as this will give the effect of "pollution". They can be combined with snow-white shades or contrasting ones, if space permits.
Light-colored flooring is equally suitable for both small and spacious rooms
If light-colored architecture is chosen as the dominant accent in the interior, then the furniture should work in contrast. The same principle works the other way around. If you skillfully combine shades of pastels with each other, as well as dilute with contrasts with colors, you can achieve a fashionable design solution.
White and black - a classic color combination suitable for many styles
Prejudice about light rooms
Any choice of color for the interior as the main or additional color always has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Likewise, the choice of design for a light bathtub is surrounded by prejudices about this. Unfortunately, there is a certain negative opinion about pastel shades:
- soiled surfaces or pieces of furniture;
- excessive coldness of the room;
- boring interior;
- comparison of a bright room with a hospital ward.
All this can be avoided if you correctly place color accents, as well as take into account the shades of the selected color.
The ratio of light and dark shades directly depends on the size of the bathroom.
The human eye can distinguish up to 150 shades of one color, they are divided into cold and warm. For example, in stores with finishing materials, there are about 50 shades of the notorious beige color. Therefore, before choosing, you should experiment with the compatibility of the color shade with others, as well as with each other.
Possible color combinations
Initially, it is worth understanding light and pastel colors - which ones? These are warm and cold shades of pink, lilac, green, turquoise, as well as soft colors of yellow, pink, brown (caramel), lilac diluted with white. The intensity of the palette is diverse, it can be translucent colors, as well as quite intense ones. As you can see, there are a lot of shades.
In order not to be mistaken, it is worth adhering to the rule "the simpler the better"
The most versatile of all colors is white, it can be combined with any color you want. Therefore, if it is he who is chosen as the main color, then you can safely combine it with any you like. The most important thing is to maintain a balance.
White color goes well with mint, blue or turquoise shades, with which it turns out to add bright accents to the interior
When drawing up a project, it is better to use the rule of 3 colors, i.e. one main and two additional ones are selected, which are used in the interior in the same quantities.
Of course, deviations from the rules are possible if shades of the main ones are used as 2-3 additional colors.
Light walls go well with dark furniture, and vice versa.
Solid light walls will be a great backdrop for furniture with dark finishes.
The pastel palette is well combined with each other. The color scheme of the bath in pastel colors can be pink-turquoise, green-blue, caramel white, turquoise white, etc.
Cool shades (turquoise, blue) will visually move the walls away and a small bathroom will appear wider
Beige colors look great in tandem with green and blue. For example, you can combine tiles, textiles.
Pictured is a beige bathroom with blue accents
Mosaic looks great as a wall decoration in a bathroom. It can be in pastel colors or work in contrast (white-black, pearl-red).
In the photo, finishing a small bathroom with contrasting mosaic
Today, the combination of white and wood is very fashionable in the interior. This design solution makes the space natural and beautiful, but stylish on the other hand. Due to the white color, the bathroom turns out to be airy and light, and the wood adds softness, naturalness and comfort.
The introduction of wooden textures adds warmth and comfort to the room
What materials to choose for finishing bright bathrooms
The color intensity, its color rendition, as well as the atmosphere of the room itself, depend on the choice of material for decoration.
Best wall materials:
- ceramic tile;
- water-based paint;
- decorative plaster;
- marble;
- fake diamond.
Of course, tiles are considered the constant favorite. There are a huge number of different color variations, models, sizes, textures on the market. The tiles are durable and easy to clean. It can be matte and glossy. For light shades, both will work.
For a small bathroom, the best option would be a small tile, since a large format will make the room very tiny
Water-based paint is also a versatile finishing option. Walls painted in light colors look great and have a water-repellent finish.
A practical solution would be a combined finish, when the upper part of the walls is covered with paint, and the bottom is finished with tiles or panels.
Decorative plaster for a bathroom is suitable with a water-repellent effect.
The photo shows the decoration of the walls with Venetian plaster in the classic style bathroom
Light shades of marble make the bathroom luxurious, the only drawback is the high price of finishing.
Pictured is a minimalist bathroom with wide marbled tiles
Artificial stone can be used in white, can be painted in its light shade.
It is better to decorate one or several walls with artificial stone, if you complete such a decoration of the entire room, then it may become uncomfortable.
The photo shows an example of stone decoration of an accent wall in an ethnic style bathroom
Choosing a ceiling for a bright bathroom
The best color scheme for a bathroom ceiling in light colors is considered to be a color close to the palette of the room. White remains classic and versatile.
The best solution would be to install a stretch ceiling in light colors.
The contrasting shelf can only be used in rooms with a large area.
Which floor to choose for a light-colored bathroom
The flooring can be made in the same scale as walls or furniture, but a few shades darker. If the walls are light, then the floor will be in the same palette, and vice versa.
The same tile on the wall and floor contributes to the visual expansion of the space
You can choose the flooring in color with the furniture. Ceramic tiles or natural stone are considered universal.
Modern plumbing - an addition to design ideas
Modern plumbing can be easily equated with accessories, accent in a room or decoration.
To save space, consider swapping out your bathtub for a walk-in shower
Bathroom sink in beige tones
A bathroom in these shades is considered classic, but a sink can be chosen in any style. It can be snow-white acrylic in a traditional shape, or it can be made in bronze and an unusual shape.
In a beige room, sinks and countertops made of stone or marble look especially exquisite.
Marble sinks are common in modern interiors, and they are also perfect for a cream colored ambience. Often, to save space, the sink is made angular.
Which toilet looks best
The toilet bowl with installation looks more advantageous. The classic floor-standing version is a thing of the past, and the new version of the bathroom looks more elegant and airy. It is better to choose a classic white color.
Pictured is a white wall-hung toilet in a bathroom with beige tiles
Which lighting system to choose
A bathroom in light colors does not need additional lighting sources, except for the classic ones. This should be ceiling lighting and lighting in the mirror area, but if the bathroom area is large, then additional lighting will be needed for one of the parts.
In the interior of a modern bathroom, the hidden illumination of the ceiling covering looks stylish and beautiful.
Spotlights look beautiful on the ceiling, as well as around the perimeter of the mirror. Floor lamps can be a good solution, but they are more decorative in nature.
Light and glossy surfaces reflect light, so don't light up the room too much, as there is a risk of turning the bathroom into an “operating room.”
Decor, accessories and textiles as accents for a bright bathroom
Bathroom accessories should not be neglected as they make the style unique. As accents, decor and textiles should be in contrasting colors. It is better to choose a rug and a curtain in the bathroom in the same range. Towels should also be in the same range of textiles.
When decorating a bathroom, it is better to adhere to the principles of minimalism.
Accessories in the form of containers for soap, soap dishes, glasses for toothbrushes can be made of natural material (wood, stone), as well as other materials of bright colors.
Additional elements should not stand out from the general color scheme of the interior
For white and beige bathrooms, red, purple, blue and green colors are suitable. You can use decorative flowers, stones of different colors. It is worth paying attention to the holder of towels and toilet paper, hooks, shelves, mirrors, as well as their place of placement.
A bright bathroom always looks spacious and airy, so you can safely choose this color scheme to decorate the space.
