Painting your bathroom is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to give it a new look. But, choosing a paint color can be a real conundrum if you have no idea how to go about it. Following are three things to consider that will help make selecting a color easier.
Size Matters: The size of your bathroom matters when it comes to choosing a paint color. Most interior decorators will advise you to choose colors that make your space appear larger, for this is what many want. However, if your bathroom is large (lucky you!), you may want to make it appear smaller and/or more intimate.
So use this rule of thumb: Lighter colors make a space appear larger, while darker colors shrink a space.
The Style: The next thing to consider when selecting a paint color for your bathroom is the style/feel/mood you’re going for. Do you want a spa-like feel; a romantic feel; a country feel? Whatever it is, remember, the paint color you choose lays the foundation for making your decor come alive.
Budget: Lastly, budget must be a consideration. While painting is an inexpensive way to change a room quickly, paint alone does not a décor style make. So you have to consider how much the other changes you want to make are going to cost, eg, fixtures, accessories, flooring, etc.
Bathroom Painting Tip: Nothing detracts from a room like an inferior paint job. After all, walls are the largest surface in a room. And if the paint job is amateurish, no matter what else you do décor-wise, the room will never live up to its possibilities.
If painting is not a skill you possess, hire a professional painting company to do it right. You won’t regret this investment in your home.
4 comments ↓
nice idea for a blog post but the title is misleading. You’ve basically said nothing about color at all. What colors are romantic? country? spa-like? You’ve given no guidance there. And while the light vs dark info is useful it’s more about the value of a color than the color itself. And what does budget have to do with color choice?
This post was meant to give you a few “big picture” things to think about when choosing a paint color for your bathroom. For instance, if you want your bathroom to have a traditional feel, lime green walls are probably not the way to go. Budget comes into play with the style as well. If you paint your bathroom walls a pale blue color to create a spa-like feel, will you be able to truly create that vibe if you do not budget for other new accessories. I hope this helps, and thanks for the feedback!
I want to paint my (medium size) bathroom white.
Not flat white but a high gloss white, more of a spa feel.
Any suggestions/comments.
thanks
Lighter colors will make your bathroom feel bigger. Maybe add a slight tint of blue or green to the paint to give a little color to your new bathroom walls.