Attractive design options for a harmonious bathroom design: With chrome and black matte finishes as well as elegant metal finishes in brushed stainless steel, brushed bronze and polished gold, Duravit lets you create a perfectly color-coordinated bathroom interior without compromise.

While classic white used to be the only choice, you now have a colorful range of options – the possibilities for color in the bathroom are virtually unlimited. Different colors can also have completely different effects and some colors don't work well together. Do some colors in the bathroom work better than others? Which colors work particularly well together? And are there any other issues that need to be considered? We'll help you answer all of these questions.
Table of contents
What Are Some General Considerations For Colors in the Bathroom?
Where Can Colors in the Bathroom Be Used Well?
What Impression Do Different Colors in the Bathroom Make?
Discover material and color trends in the bathroom
 
 
 
WHAT ARE SOME GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR COLORS IN THE BATHROOM?
 
Though individual tastes can vary, it is still possible to set out a few general guidelines. Because bathrooms always serve as functional rooms, the furnishings and color schemes should always play a supporting role. That's why we recommend following these guidelines:
 
Don't make it too colorful:
 
As tempting as a selection might be in the moment, it makes sense to focus on a reduced color scheme in the bathroom instead of mixing too many colors together. Using too many colors creates a restless feeling that few would want to experience in a bathroom. 
Our tip: The Vitrium series, for example, is perfect for creating bathrooms with only one color. 
 
Use Accents:
Bathrooms with only one color are an easy way to commit to a design. But this is not a possibility with all colors. For example, a bathroom with a red that is especially strong and bright probably won't seem very calming or expansive. The same holds true for other vibrant colors. You should instead focus on using individual accents that you can combine with calmer pastel tones or neutral colors.
 
WHERE CAN COLORS IN THE BATHROOM BE USED WELL?
 
If you don't want to design your bathroom using just one color, the question arises as to where you can use color accents to the best effect. There are a few options to choose from.
 
Ceramics:
The go-to color for bathroom ceramics is still white, but black or gray ceramics are no longer an uncommon choice. The neutral look of these colors makes them particularly easy to combine with others. Of course, you can also take the opposite approach and choose more striking colors for the ceramics and keep the rest of the colors in your bathroom neutral.
 
 

 
 
Faucets:
Faucets are a great way to add a colorful accent to the room. You can also take a higher quality approach here. For example, using bathroom faucets in gold alongside white ceramics makes a sophisticated impression. Shades of gold or bronze also go perfectly with black ceramics. The metal tones aren't overwhelming since, from a visual perspective, they only make up a small part of the room.
 
Tiles:
The tile color in your bathroom is easy to adapt to the rest of the color scheme – because tiles usually work best when they support the overall visual impression rather than playing the starring role. The color doesn't always have to be exactly the same as the rest of the bathroom. For example, a slightly darker shade in the tiles can often enhance a lighter color in the ceramics or the furnishings, as long as the shades themselves work well together. Or you can always choose a more reserved color here too.
 
Wall color:
Although similar rules apply to the wall color as to the tile color in your bathroom, the ongoing trend of having one or two walls with a different color provides plenty of options for adding accents. In this case, the wall color in the bathroom should never stand alone; it should instead be reflected in other bathroom elements as well 
 
Bathroom furniture:
It is best to think in terms of uniformity when it comes to bathroom furniture. In bathrooms with a lot of colors, the furniture should ideally be in the wall color for the bathroom or match the color of the faucets. There is, however, one major exception: The natural look of wood or stone will work well with every color in the bathroom.
 
Bathroom accessories:
Similar to faucets, accessories are a perfect way to try using some more daring colors in your bathroom. You can use them to create interesting accents without visually overwhelming the room. Another advantage is that it's relatively easy to change out your accessories. If you don't like the color of a towel, you can simply replace it with a different one that matches better. This also means that you can add ever-changing accents and always keep the aesthetic of your bathroom looking fresh and new.

 
WHAT IMPRESSION DO DIFFERENT COLORS IN THE BATHROOM MAKE?
 
Choosing the right color for your bathroom is always a matter of style. What kind of atmosphere do you want to create in your bathroom? White bathrooms have a classic and clean look, while gray bathrooms have a reserved and understated charm. Combining several colors needs to be considered very carefully. The following are some especially trendy examples:
 
 
Black and white:
Solid black bathrooms are no doubt stylish, but they can be hard to pull off if they don't have enough natural light. A black and white bathroom can be the perfect solution for a darker room, where this elegance can really come into its own. The combination of white ceramics and floor tiles with black faucets, furniture and walls works especially well.
 
 
Green:
Not all greens are the same. Brighter greens in particular often tend not to have a very natural look and they rarely work all that well. On the other hand, natural shades of green create a perfect calm with furniture that has a stone or wood finish. On a related note, you can paint your bathroom in green with gray or white to underscore the natural impression. If you want metal colors for the faucets, darker shades of gold or bronze make a particularly good impression as well.

 
Blue:
Blue is a perfect color for the bathroom: Whether it is a relaxed sky blue or a deep sea blue, the association with the bathroom is always apparent. Last but not least, the calming effect of blue makes it an excellent choice. Whether you go with walls, tiles or bathroom furniture in blue, if you want a relaxed atmosphere, this will always be a great choice. But it's important to make sure that the overall impression doesn't become too cold if you tend towards more tranquil shades of blue. If you're unsure, using warm accents in the faucets or accessories can help.
 
Beige:
When it comes to color in the bathroom, consider using beige for a modern touch. The combination of different light, sandy tones is a popular trend in bathroom design. A bathroom in beige with white faucets also makes a calm impression where relaxation will always be on the agenda. Like wood-colored furniture, beige bathroom furniture can be combined with a multitude of other colors.
 
Of course, there are a number of other options, such as a bathroom in yellow or red, which can impart an invigorating feeling when used correctly. As with all colors in the bathroom, there is no "right" choice here because individual preferences vary from person to person. So the best thing to do is to choose what personally makes you feel most comfortable.
 
DISCOVER MATERIAL AND COLOR TRENDS IN THE BATHROOM
 
Whether monochrome or combined, colors in the bathroom provide many options for individualization. The materials used also have a decisive influence on which colors harmonize particularly well and what overall impression is created. Discover several popular design options.