Colour schemes
Setting the mood.
Colour is the quickest way to change how a bathroom feels. It can make a small room airy or snug, and a large room calm or dramatic.
- Brightest
- Light and neutral
- Calmest
- Blues and greens
- Cosiest
- Dark and moody
- Easiest to change
- Paint
The basics
Tiles are the hardest thing to change, paint the easiest. Many people keep tiles calm and bring colour in through paint, furniture or a single feature.
How to choose
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Light and neutral
Whites, creams and greiges that keep a room bright and calm.
Warm earth tones
Terracotta, sand, clay and ochre for a warm, grounded room.
Blues and greens
Calm, watery colours, from pale sage to deep teal.
Dark and moody
Deep colours that make a small room feel cocooning.
Colour drenching
One colour across walls, ceiling and woodwork for a seamless look.
An accent colour
A neutral room with one confident colour in a tile, vanity or wall.
Choosing colours?
Tell us about your room and what matters most, and we'll help you make the most of it.
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