What colours go best together in a bathroom?

Not sure what is the best colour combination for your bathroom project? How do you choose colours and textures that work well together? What pieces of furniture can be matched in a modern bathroom? Read on for inspiration on the most popular colour schemes!

Designing a new bathroom is a significant process that involves a number of steps:

• defining the bathroom starting from the room layout;
• creating a mood board with a colour palette and a choice of finishes to inspire the style and character of the bathroom;
• selecting the sanitary ware, and bathroom furniture and fittings (accessories, lighting, fabrics).

It makes no difference whether the starting point for designing the bathroom is the room layout or the mood board: there is no strict order to follow, as it all depends on your specific requirements and the actual state of the room. If you are building a home from scratch you have endless possibilities: often it is the mood board that provides the inspiration for the actual design and layout of the bathroom; however, if you are renovating an existing bathroom, the starting point is generally the floor plan.

Defining the mood board for a new bathroom also means choosing a colour scheme, that is the colours that create the right ambience in the room. Based on your furniture choice, you can opt for tone-on-tone or contrasting nuances. One thing is for sure: colours are in full trend now, so don’t be afraid to go bold!

Colour combinations for the bathroom: which elements should complement each other?

A wide range of colours and finishes creates endless design possibilities.
The Ideagroup colour palette* comprises 41 lacquered finishes – matt, glossy and soft touch – and 4 trendy metallic finishes (gold, copper, titanium and pearl white), opening up endless scope for customizing the fronts and frames of your bathroom furniture, and much more.

In certain cases even the washbasins can be painted in a matching colour: for example, the Duplex Fenix Ntm top comes in a range of 12 colours to match the Mineralsolid integrated washbasin. The result is a seamless surface, either tone-on-tone or contrasting with the cabinet.

You can also customize your shower tray and shower enclosure from the Disenia collection in any colour from the same palette (check the Disenia website to see which models are available in a custom colour).

The same applies to certain models of free-standing bathtubs by Disenia: among the brand new bathtubs presented at Cersaie 2021, the Soul and Deluxe models can be ordered with a painted exterior in any colour of the Ideagroup palette.

Ideagroup products can also be colour matched to any colour code, if your bespoke bathroom project requires custom-colour bathroom furniture and fittings.

But that’s not all: the decorative radiator too is part of the look, feel and design of your coloured bathroom. One of the latest products by Ideagroup is the Helios electric radiator: with its sleek, minimal design it adds warmth and style to any modern bathroom. In addition to the colours in the Ideagroup palette, the Elios radiator is also available in stoneware with a grey Pietra Piasentina finish.

As an alternative you can team neutral-colour furniture and fittings with painted walls: read our post to find out how to choose the colour for bathroom walls.

How to match colours in a modern bathroom

Modern bathroom decor revolves around clean, uncluttered lines and minimal furniture, without alternating volumes. A pale, neutral colour scheme with shades of white, grey and beige is probably the most popular choice for modern bathrooms, but this is not an absolute rule.
Nevertheless, bright, vibrant hues should not be left out of the colour scheme of a trendy bathroom project: the photos in this post prove that modern bathroom decor can in fact be elevated by pops of colour and characterful contrasts. Coloured fittings, which have become an important furnishing accessory, and different materials in the same colour will lend a touch of glamour.

How to work with colours in a shabby chic bathroom

The delicate, romantic style of a shabby chic bathroom can be given a contemporary vibe by bringing in touches of square, streamlined design. In this case, tones are preferably pale and powdery, and wood finishes are light and grainy. The finishing touch is lent by carefully chosen furnishing accessories and fittings.

How to match colours in a modern bathroom

Classic bathrooms continue to remain popular, although they tend to be increasingly infused with modern influences. The new classic style features a modern take on the traditional, boasting more practical materials and more functional volumes. For example, marble has a timeless charm that is perfect for both classic and modern bathrooms.

In addition, darker wood finishes, which make the bathroom look warmer, can be combined with open-pore lacquered finishes, creating the right compromise between tradition and modernity.

Bathroom colour schemes: an extra idea

If you are planning on using colours as the ‘wow factor’ for your bathroom project you can opt for unusual solutions not necessarily involving furniture:

• pair a coloured ceiling with neutral walls and furniture;
• consider the bathroom door as a part of the wall: paint it in the same colour as the wall or in a different colour to elevate contrast;
• dare to go coloured with the sanitary ware, as was the trend in the old days: modern ceramic sanitary ware is now also available in a range of trendy, delicate nuances!

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