If you want to bring a pop of color to your bathroom, stick to shades of blue. Besides being natural, the color is clean and soothing. Think of the blue sky and the sea. Wouldn’t it be relaxing to have the same color in your bathroom too?
You can amp up your bathroom design by coupling blue with white paint. – a reflection of beach property in Mykonos or the picturesque Santorini. From tiles to fixtures, you can add blue color to the room in different ways.
Here are some blue bathroom ideas to add a neutral style to your bathroom.
One of the most intriguing things about the color blue is how it’s often combined with other neutral tones like white and gray. In this idea, the blue gray tiles look magnificent against the blue gray mirror rims.
Meanwhile, the grey wall behind the pedestal sink works well with the black and white floor tile. Overall, the style is overly-pleasing to the eyes – a perfect place to relax after a long, tiring day.
The blue color in this classic bathroom looks like something right out of a royal palace. While the color is bright enough to attract attention, it’s subtleness is also hard to ignore. Plus, it blends well with the white vanity and window.
The designers have kept the floor tiles plain white to keep the attention focused on the royal blue wall color. Moreover, the country themes are also prominent in the bathroom – cue the bamboo futon and storage basket for towels.
If you want to do minimal decor in the bathroom, opt for these dark blue tiles. Apart from being really beautiful, the color is easy on the eyes and goes well with the darker washed wood. Instead of the blue countertops, the whole bathroom vanity may be kept wooden too.
Plus, there’s a Japanese soaking tub at the back of the bathroom to relax after a busy day at work. The whole bathroom has the vibe of a sauna that you’d find on your weekend retreat in a secluded farmhouse.
With a combination of white tiles, golden fixtures, and blue paint colors, this bathroom is as sophisticated as it gets for a small powder room. The huge round mirror on the front wall makes the bathroom look bigger than it is, while the white wall tiles add texture to the blue paint above.
Meanwhile, the golden shower fixtures and cabinet pulls finish the whole look quite well. It’s amazing how this blue bathroom only has a few decor pieces yet manages to look well-designed.
If you don’t want to add blue to the toilet space, you can confine the color to the shower stall. In this design, the shower wall tiles are different shades of blue and turquoise, making the whole area seem a bit kaleidoscopic.
You can replicate this idea if you have a glass shower door. In this way, the turquoise shower wall will be the first thing to catch everyone’s attention.
The color electric blue is arguably one of the most attractive shades you can use for your bathroom. In this design, the blue tub steals all the attention – as it rightfully should. Moreover, the ladder storage at the back adds even more quirk to the room, giving off a fun vibe.
If you can’t paint clouds on the wall, like this design, don’t worry. You can keep the walls white and blue to get a similar result.
If you’re inspired by Nordic design, you’d love this blue and simple bathroom idea. The blue bathroom tiles behind the sink are followed by a white subway tile in the shower, adding a perfect juxtaposition.
The floors also have a neutral finish, which allows you to add plants without making the place look cluttered. Also, the vanity is plain gray, contrasting with the white sink.
It’s hard to pull off an aqua or turquoise blue bathroom look since the colors hardly match other shades. However, the designers have done a splendid job in this design by confining the color to certain parts of the master bath, including the tub, vanity, and toilet unit.
Here’s an idea for people who want the master bath to be minimalist with a hint of color. The blue-white walls and floors keep the space looking classy and minimal, while the sink’s dark blue color immediately catches your attention.
You can hang up a few paintings of the turquoise ocean to add some character to the walls.
Is too much blue, even a thing? That’s the question posed by the designers of this bathroom, and a single look at this space tells you the answer. You can’t go wrong with this design, considering it’s chic and elegant.
The white marbled walls reflect in the large, round mirror while the blue tiles and vanity brighten up the whole room.
The hints of turquoise in this bathroom are an indication that every shade of blue – if used correctly – can liven up the bathroom. As you can see, the bathroom paint behind the tub adds texture to the area.
The light blue paint color on the second wall is muted, keeping the blue mosaic wall the focal point in the room. Plus, the white cabinet and tub make the whole bathroom look rather dreamy and calming.
It’s hard to say what’s the best thing about this bathroom. Is it the baby blue color on the walls or the reflective tub? Moreover, the white vanity sits beautifully on the black and white floor tiles while the window behind the tub lets in relaxing natural light.
Admittedly, the blue and white vanity in this bathroom is the show-stopper, but you can’t ignore the circular mirrors. They’re designed to break the blueness of the room while completing the whole look elegantly.
While replicating this idea, if you don’t want to include the zig-zag tile at the back, you can paint the wall a lighter shade of blue or turquoise instead.
You can’t be at the beach the whole day, but you can surely bring it to your bathroom. Having to paint marine creatures on the wall might be a difficult task, but you can paste a wallpaper instead. However, the most eye-catching thing in this space is the bathtub – a perfect electric blue addition to your master bathroom.
Who says you have to splash royal blue paint color on all the walls or fill the room with blue tiles? You can add the color subtly by confining it to the storage space or a rug in the corner. In this design, the blue counter is brightening up the white bathroom.
Also, the brown rims on the mirror and golden light fixtures work nicely with the blue hues in the room. You can also add a blue shower mat to increase the hue’s presence.
Although this bathroom design might not sit well with everyone’s taste, it’s an excellent choice for people who want something unique and elegant. The dark blue shade is consistent in the whole bathroom, from the royal blue walls to the decor pieces. Besides, the accent items, such as the vase, is also the same shade as the blue wall.
Overall, it’s a Nirvana for blue-lovers who want to make every inch of their bathroom blue.
Finally, here’s a bathroom decor scheme to incorporate blue in a modern bathroom without making it overwhelming. You can put blue and white tiles on the floor while adding some blue accents in the shower area. Notice how there’s a strip of light blue and gray tiles in the shower area, and the storage space also has blue tile accents.
It’s a subtle way to bring different shades of blue in the room without allowing them to make a huge appearance.
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