
Colorful bathroom fixtures are gaining in popularity among decorators and homeowners with an eye toward more subtle shades than from the past. While you shouldn't expect to see 70s avocado-colored bathrooms anytime soon, you will see greens, pinks, beiges, and grays. In fact, plumbing giant Kohler Company is putting peachblow pink and spring green back into production based on customer demand to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
The focal point of the bathroom is usually the bathtub. The color of the tub will influence the choice of the toilet and sink. White- or ivory-colored bathrooms are a safe bet, especially in terms of resale. However, if you are planning to stay in your home for several years, a colored bathroom renovation might be in your future.Keep in mind that your choice of tub color may be limited based on the material you
choose, either cast iron or acrylic.
If you choose the more durable cast iron tub, your options are usually limited to white, biscuit, or black. Lighter weight acrylic tubs offer a wider color palette, allowing for more design flexibility. Also consider the size of the bathroom where the tub will be installed. If the room does not receive a good deal of light, then a dark-colored tub may make the room appear smaller. Light colors will make the room appear larger.
You can think small
If you are not willing to go all in with color for the larger bathroom fixtures, you might try just a dash of color with the smaller elements like faucets, taps, showerheads, and toilet seats. These elements look very striking and unexpected against a white tiled or painted background.
With so many homeowners looking to replicate the look and feel of a spa retreat in their own homes, creamy colors like biscuit and almond might be exactly right. Biscuit teams up well with sea glass, ocean blue, and coral tones, while soft shades of mossy green, burnt umber, and chocolate brown are naturals with almond. Color is not only showing up on bathtubs, toilets, and sinks but also on faucets, taps, and showerheads as well. Decorators are placing complementary colors alongside each other to create dynamic bathrooms. For example, think how interesting brightly colored orange fixtures might look against cobalt blue mosaic tiles. One designer chose yellow faucets, taps, and showerhead for their clients' bathroom design to work with a yellow floor. The walls were painted in a crisp white to keep the room from looking too retro. Yellow towels and accessories completed the look.
If you are looking to make a big splash in your bathroom with bold color fixtures, the selection has never been greater. From mid-century pinks and greens to cobalt blues and blacks, bathroom fixture colors are only limited by your imagination and budget.
Contact us for more ideas on creating a colorful, relaxing bathroom retreat in your home.
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