Colourful Bathroom Design Inspiration
The opportunities are endless when designing a colourful bathroom scheme; therefore, it can take time to know where to begin. From choosing a colour palette to injecting just the right amount of colour, the C.P. Hart Design Team share tips to guide you when planning a colourful bathroom.
The use of colour in bathroom design is a critical consideration for any homeowner or designer looking to create a visually appealing and functional space. Choosing the right colours can impact the mood and atmosphere of the room, as well as the perceived size and overall aesthetic appeal.
Below, we explore the importance of colour in bathroom design with C.P. Hart's expert designer insights on selecting the right colours with colourful bathroom product recommendations.
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The Theory of Colour: How Does Colour Make You Feel?
An excellent starting point, it’s well worth considering the emotions specific colours evoke - you’ll be surrounded by this colour palette each day. The Colour Theory is an excellent way to learn more about how colours interact and complement each other whilst explaining the principles behind colour harmony, contrast, and the psychology of colour. To learn more, Lick has created an insightful article that explains the Colour Theory in depth.
“Artelinea's Dicroico basin is such a clever take on the fluidity of light," says Yousef Mansuri, C.P. Hart Director of Design. "It’s a stylish piece with a beautiful lightness of form, but its shifting colours also inject a sense of play into any bathroom.”
Featured: the Dicroico glass basin from Artelinea, as seen at our flagship showroom in Waterloo, an excellent example of how to add a burst of colour into a white bathroom.
“Artelinea's Dicroico basin is such a clever take on the fluidity of light," says Yousef Mansuri, C.P. Hart Director of Design. "It’s a stylish piece with a beautiful lightness of form, but its shifting colours also inject a sense of play into any bathroom.”
Featured: the Dicroico glass basin from Artelinea, as seen at our flagship showroom in Waterloo, an excellent example of how to add a burst of colour into a white bathroom.
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Cool vs Warm Bathroom Lighting
The lighting in a room can significantly impact the appearance of a colour. For bathroom interiors, harsh, cool lighting will give whites a blue undertone, generally preferred when used at the vanity unit. In contrast, warm, natural light can enhance the richness and depth of colours, creating a more inviting and pleasing atmosphere, though whites will take on a yellow tint. Choosing the right type of lighting for each space is essential to achieve the desired effect.
“The appearance of colour can hugely differ depending on the room’s lighting. As a rule of thumb, all colours should be tested in the room(s) before committing. Samples and swatches are great for this,” explains Emma Scott, C.P. Hart’s Director of Client Design.
Featured: the Lincoln Freestanding Bath and Waterloo brassware in the Copper finish, both exclusive to C.P. Hart. Please visit our recent projects for more bathroom inspiration.
“The appearance of colour can hugely differ depending on the room’s lighting. As a rule of thumb, all colours should be tested in the room(s) before committing. Samples and swatches are great for this,” explains Emma Scott, C.P. Hart’s Director of Client Design.
Featured: the Lincoln Freestanding Bath and Waterloo brassware in the Copper finish, both exclusive to C.P. Hart. Please visit our recent projects for more bathroom inspiration.
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Complimentary Opposites and Colour Contrasts
For a statement look, you may choose to combine contrasting yet complimentary colours, such as pinks and blues, or colours that simply stand out impressively against one another. With the right pieces, you can create a striking and exciting look.
“A maximum of one or two bright colours can prevent your scheme from becoming overwhelming,” says Emma Scott, Director of Client Design. “To balance these statement tones, try combining them with more muted, softer shades.”
Our wellness-oriented designer room set collaboration with Bradley Van Der Straeten features pastel blues and pinks, a contrasting yet calming bathroom colour combination.
Featured: the Kast Aura Pedestal Basins in Blush against a light blue bathroom wall, as seen at C.P. Hart Waterloo.
“A maximum of one or two bright colours can prevent your scheme from becoming overwhelming,” says Emma Scott, Director of Client Design. “To balance these statement tones, try combining them with more muted, softer shades.”
Our wellness-oriented designer room set collaboration with Bradley Van Der Straeten features pastel blues and pinks, a contrasting yet calming bathroom colour combination.
Featured: the Kast Aura Pedestal Basins in Blush against a light blue bathroom wall, as seen at C.P. Hart Waterloo.
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How Much Colour Is Too Much Colour?
For some, a luxurious bathing experience is elevated when surrounded by multiple vibrant hues; for others, the idea of an all-over colourful bathroom can feel busy and chaotic. Essentially, the breadth of colours injected into a space comes down to personal preference.
Monotone bathrooms, designed with a single colour or a combination of similar hues, create a balanced, calming aesthetic, and colourful accessories can always be added (and removed) as desired. On the other hand, bolder bathrooms with a plethora of tones and textures make for an exciting and characterful room. And, layered on top of colour choice comes brassware finishes: will you opt for classical Chrome taps, the updated and very sought-after Brushed Nickel finish, or Polished Gold for regal flair?
Featured: a monotone yellow bathroom scheme, featuring Cielo Delfo basins.
Monotone bathrooms, designed with a single colour or a combination of similar hues, create a balanced, calming aesthetic, and colourful accessories can always be added (and removed) as desired. On the other hand, bolder bathrooms with a plethora of tones and textures make for an exciting and characterful room. And, layered on top of colour choice comes brassware finishes: will you opt for classical Chrome taps, the updated and very sought-after Brushed Nickel finish, or Polished Gold for regal flair?
Featured: a monotone yellow bathroom scheme, featuring Cielo Delfo basins.
Selecting The Right Pieces
Once you have finalised your colour palette, you are able to carefully choose the right pieces that you know will fit into your colourful bathroom scheme – often one of the most exciting parts of the bathroom journey.
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The Power of Bathroom Tiling
Tiles are typically the most effective way of incorporating large amounts of colour into your bathroom, offering an added depth to your colour palette. Smaller amounts of colour can also be incorporated by means of a feature wall or a basin splashback.
Single-coloured tiles are well suited to both simple and bright bathroom colour schemes. Our Luminous Lume tile collection displays 12 alluring finishes and offers tonal variation for an artisanal, hand-made quality, even in smaller spaces.
Alternatively, patterned tiles introduce luxurious detailing and an additional texture to your colourful bathroom. Our Venti tile collection, inspired by traditional floors from the 19th and 20th centuries, does well to add artistic flair to the bathroom, whilst our Wanderlust range draws on the world’s most exotic stones to add panache to any bathroom.
Featured (clockwise, from right): our Luminous Lume tiles in the Blu China finish, the Venti Classic Mix tiles, the Wanderlust tiles in Agate Blue and the Wanderlust tiles in Galway Green as displayed at our Waterloo showroom.
Single-coloured tiles are well suited to both simple and bright bathroom colour schemes. Our Luminous Lume tile collection displays 12 alluring finishes and offers tonal variation for an artisanal, hand-made quality, even in smaller spaces.
Alternatively, patterned tiles introduce luxurious detailing and an additional texture to your colourful bathroom. Our Venti tile collection, inspired by traditional floors from the 19th and 20th centuries, does well to add artistic flair to the bathroom, whilst our Wanderlust range draws on the world’s most exotic stones to add panache to any bathroom.
Featured (clockwise, from right): our Luminous Lume tiles in the Blu China finish, the Venti Classic Mix tiles, the Wanderlust tiles in Agate Blue and the Wanderlust tiles in Galway Green as displayed at our Waterloo showroom.
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Striking Bathroom Ceramics
C.P. Hart’s ceramic portfolio includes various colourful options in both subtle and vibrant tones. For softer hues, look to the Marcel collection by artisan Italian ceramic manufacturers Cielo, featuring Vienna straw detailing and 22 finishes.
Alternatively, if you’re hoping to achieve a bolder look, the luxury concrete basins from British brand Kast are an exceptional choice. Available in 28 colours, the eye-catching Kast basins offer the perfect opportunity to express vivid individuality.
Featured: the Kast Elm Mini in the Ember finish, a striking feature against a gentle blue bathroom colour scheme. Please send an enquiry for further product specifications.
Alternatively, if you’re hoping to achieve a bolder look, the luxury concrete basins from British brand Kast are an exceptional choice. Available in 28 colours, the eye-catching Kast basins offer the perfect opportunity to express vivid individuality.
Featured: the Kast Elm Mini in the Ember finish, a striking feature against a gentle blue bathroom colour scheme. Please send an enquiry for further product specifications.
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Jewel-Like Bathroom Brassware
Colourful brassware can give the bathroom elevated detail - an excellent solution for those who want to add a pop of colour to a more neutral scheme.
From Italian makers Fantini comes Venezia, a unique collection of brassware featuring cylindrical glass handles in three colour combinations. A regal focal point, these jewel-like handles display unparalleled skill and draw upon the centuries-old tradition of glass art.
In contrast, gold and bronze finishes are a softer yet luxurious colour option that accentuate the brighter colours in your bathroom. Please visit our recent project at the Old Rectory for inspiration, where gold brassware stands out against the Cielo Catino Ovale basin in the Polvere finish.
Featured: the two-tone handles from Fantini’s Venezia, featuring the aquamarine and green, amethyst and amber, and red and amber finishes.
From Italian makers Fantini comes Venezia, a unique collection of brassware featuring cylindrical glass handles in three colour combinations. A regal focal point, these jewel-like handles display unparalleled skill and draw upon the centuries-old tradition of glass art.
In contrast, gold and bronze finishes are a softer yet luxurious colour option that accentuate the brighter colours in your bathroom. Please visit our recent project at the Old Rectory for inspiration, where gold brassware stands out against the Cielo Catino Ovale basin in the Polvere finish.
Featured: the two-tone handles from Fantini’s Venezia, featuring the aquamarine and green, amethyst and amber, and red and amber finishes.
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Bathroom Furniture For All Interior Styles
A sizable bathroom centrepiece, our exclusive Rowan Double Vanity Unit offers stylish durability for a traditional bathroom, available in a breadth of finishes, including Tuscan Red, Baltic Green, and Old Navy. This furniture range can also be specified in any Farrow & Ball or Little Green colours.
If you are creating a contemporary bathroom, the Fusion furniture range by Italian design house Artelinea continually proves to be a popular choice. A collection of floor-standing vanity units boasting generous storage, Fusion offers endless customisation through material, texture, and colour.
Featured: our traditional Rowan Vanity Unit in the Old Navy finish, displayed in a cool-toned bathroom colour scheme, as seen at our Windsor showroom.
If you are creating a contemporary bathroom, the Fusion furniture range by Italian design house Artelinea continually proves to be a popular choice. A collection of floor-standing vanity units boasting generous storage, Fusion offers endless customisation through material, texture, and colour.
Featured: our traditional Rowan Vanity Unit in the Old Navy finish, displayed in a cool-toned bathroom colour scheme, as seen at our Windsor showroom.
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Discover Chromotherapy
Ambient lighting is a must for any contemporary bathroom and can be incorporated easily by installing a shower head with chromotherapy features. Exclusive to C.P. Hart, Spillo Spa is a collection of contemporary and sleek shower heads, with two chromotherapy models offering ambient lighting in seven different colours for therapeutic relaxation.
Also showcasing chromotherapy lighting comes Sky from Effe, a bright and airy sauna boasting versatile and innovative design. Featuring LED wall lighting with optional colour therapy, the Sky sauna offers a spa-like experience in the sanctuary of your own home.
Featured: the Effe Sky sauna displaying ambient green lighting.
Also showcasing chromotherapy lighting comes Sky from Effe, a bright and airy sauna boasting versatile and innovative design. Featuring LED wall lighting with optional colour therapy, the Sky sauna offers a spa-like experience in the sanctuary of your own home.
Featured: the Effe Sky sauna displaying ambient green lighting.
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