Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Choosing the Right Paint Color for Your Bathroom


Paint is both an economical and truly transformative tool for changing the look of any room in the home, including the bathroom. When it comes time to paint the bathroom, there are a few different things that should be considered when choosing the paint color. That includes taking into account the size of the bathroom, the right color palette and the overall decor. With the right paint it's possible to easily create the perfect bathroom retreat.

Size

Take into account the size of the bathroom when choosing paint. Generally speaking, painting a bathroom in darker shade will make it look smaller. Thus, it's ideal to choose lighter shades of paint for smaller bathrooms. Light shades of white, cream and taupe are all options. Also, if a bathroom is really large, dark or bright colors might be overwhelming. But, using dark or bright hues in a large bathroom is better than using them in a smaller bathroom.

Color Palette

When choosing paint colors it's important to stay within a certain palette. This usually means either using only cool color or only warm colors. The shade should also coordinate with the bathroom decor. If going with a cool color aesthetic, choose colors like periwinkle, watery blue and bone white. A cool color palette opens up bathrooms and makes them look more spacious.

A warm color palette is excellent for a bathroom as it enhances the skin. That makes it perfect for applying cosmetics. Some colors of paint to consider are peach, butter yellow and cream. Just as cool colors make a bathroom look airy and spacious, warm colors can do the opposite. If it is a small bathroom, stick with lighter shades of warm colors. Another option is to paint one wall in a darker warm color and paint the rest of the bathroom in a color such as cream or eggshell.

Atmosphere

Another factor to think about when deciding on the right color paint for a bathroom is the overall design aesthetic. A lovely idea for a bathroom is to create a serene, spa-like atmosphere. Painting with cool-toned colors is ideal for an at-home spa bathroom. Some popular paint colors to use are icy blue and bamboo green.

In contrast, some people prefer a livelier bathroom. Create a Moroccan theme by using deep purple paint with accents of gold paint. When choosing paint colors for a child's bathroom, use primary shades of yellow, red and green for a vibrant, eye-catching look that is visually stimulating.

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