There are plenty of traditional bathroom colors to choose from. You can opt for neutrals, for example, to create a beige bathroom, a classic bathroom shade. Eggshell bathrooms are also another go-to favorite that create a soothing atmosphere in the bathroom.
However, there are several shades you should try to stay away from when creating a bathroom aesthetic that is welcoming. So, what are all the paint colors you should never use in the bathroom and why? We spoke with designers and color experts to find out.
Consider the mood you want to create in the bathroom.
“The bathroom is typically a space for relaxation and rejuvenation,” says Lauren Hoferkamp, a color expert and paint color consultant at Dunn-Edwards Paints.
So you might want to avoid intense orange colors, as they will create an overly energized feeling, «which is the opposite of the calming and serene environment most people desire in a bathroom,” Hoferkamp says.
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A dark purple color is another shade that doesn’t look great in a bathroom for several reasons.
“Darker purples can feel intense and overwhelming in a bathroom,» says Carolyn Cerminara, founder and principal designer at Cerminara Design.
And this feeling can make your bathroom space feel closed-in and less relaxing, the opposite of what a bathroom should be. This is especially the case if your bathroom is already on the smaller side or has less access to natural light. Simultaneously, dark purple is a harder color to coordinate with tiles and fixtures, she points out.
Mustard yellow is another color that can make a bathroom space feel smaller.
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