The bathroom starts and ends the day. But it is not easy in one design decision to embody the need for a morning boost of vivacity and for a comfortable evening rest and relaxation. One way to achieve harmony is to design a bathroom in light colors.
By choosing such a palette, you can achieve a double effect:
- Bring a feeling of cleanliness and freshness into the room.
- Thanks to the combination of background white with warm shades of beige, creamy, peach, light yellow and other tones add comfort and relaxation.
Advice. You can dilute the light range with splashes of bright invigorating elements of contrasting colors. Warm colors will give a sense of security and comfort - pastel shades of pink, brown, orange.
Light colors in bathroom design: the benefits in illustrations
Like any design option, decorating a light-colored bathroom has its strengths and weaknesses. The advantages of this decor:
- Light shades visually increase the space, add air and light to a closed room.
- The light color of any finishing material and plumbing makes it easier to care for them and maintain cleanliness in the bathroom, masking splashes of water and soap stains.
- This natural neutral palette goes with any bright colors, so you can easily add color to the interior, taking into account the psychological state, the change of season, etc.
Textiles and accessories in orange color will set accents, cheer you up and add vivacity in anticipation of spring. Azure-blue and green elements will bring freshness and coolness in the hot summer.
It is important to keep the white color balance, otherwise the stylish interior will turn into a sterile operating room.
Making a bathroom in bright colors: choosing colors, design tricks
As in every stylistic interior solution, there are win-win color combinations in light design in warm colors. For example, the use of such shades as pale pink and light scarlet, beige and light brown, coffee with milk and cream, golden and sandy, will not create contrasting differences and will achieve harmony in combination with cold colors.
In a light bathroom finish, other colors can also prevail, you don’t have to limit yourself to just a warm palette. Options and ideas - in the photo.
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- Cozy lavender bathroom
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- Light green interior
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- Light blue bathroom design
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- Bathroom in light pink
To make the bathroom room elegant and cozy, in addition to the play of color, you can use some design techniques:
- Light surfaces, especially glossy ones, tend to reflect light well, so you need to carefully approach the illumination of the room. In addition to ceiling lighting (or instead of it), spotlights can be added. You just need to think about their location and direction in order to avoid the effect of "rainbow" or "fireworks" on the walls.
- The use of different finishing materials, as well as a complex play of textures in a combination of glossy, matte and rough surfaces on the walls, will add a special chic to such a design project. In such an interior, it is better to combine a matte floor and ceiling.
- The nobility and depth of light warm shades are emphasized by small blotches of black - a pattern, drawing or mosaic panel.
In the design of any bathroom, an important touch is the use of mirrors and glass surfaces. In a bright room they will look great and add a feeling of lightness and airiness:
- transparent shower cabins;
- glazed furniture doors;
- glass shelves and washbasin.
Usually, in a bright, warm bathroom, one large mirror is enough, since the entire decoration works to expand the space in this design.
Bright bathroom in a modern style: design examples
When we talk about modern style, we usually mean contemporary. It has common features with minimalism, hi-tech and Scandinavian style, but, unlike them, it is not limited by strict frames and canons.
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- Modern style
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- Bathroom in Khrushchev in contemporary style
Contemporary features:
- Conciseness, clean straight lines, neutral light colors - cream, cocoa, gray, khaki, ivory, brown, graphite.
- Maximum practicality and convenience of interior items.
- Thoughtful decor and accessories that make the room lively and cozy.
- Natural materials or high-quality imitation.
Features of modern style in the context of the bathroom:
- Instead of the usual bathtub and shower cabin, there is a shower enclosure enclosed with glass, as in the photo.
- The toilet bowl in the combined bathroom is suspended with installation.
- A washbasin of the simplest forms or a bowl-basin, oval, round or rectangular, single-lever faucets built into the wall. Tabletops are welcome.
- Tiles - plain, preferably several types that differ in shape and tone. If you want to choose a tile with a pattern, it is better to prefer geometric or ethnic motifs. Another interesting option is wood imitation tiles. You can use mosaic, elongated rectangular tiles, hexagonal elements.
- Characteristic pieces of furniture - a tabletop made of wood or stone, hanging cabinets, wooden shelves.
Contemporary is suitable even for tiny bathrooms in Khrushchev.
Bathroom Classics: Practical Techniques
Classical style is an ambiguous and vague concept. Each nation sees and represents the classics in its own way. But still, this many-sided style has obligatory common features:
- Symmetry and clarity of lines, simplicity of forms.
- Noble natural materials or imitation - plastic is unacceptable.
- A sense of grace and opulence without being overbearing.
- Natural colors, the predominance of light colors - sand, yellow, pale green, beige, pale pink, cream, peach, brown, terracotta, olive.
- The decor uses items that imitate gold, silver, bronze, stucco, columns, arches, curtains.
And now let's look at specific practical techniques that designers use when creating a beautiful classic bathroom:
- The ceiling is plastered, painted in white or very light color. In a large bathroom, you can decorate it with stucco molding or make a rosette, in a small one - lay it out with mirror tiles.
- Walls - tiles, marble or stone, decorative plaster. In a large room, moisture-resistant wallpaper with a classic ornament will be appropriate.
- Floor - ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, marble or wood.
- Bath - cast iron, oval, on thick or figured curved legs. In a large room, a podium with steps will look good.
- Sink - oval or round, built into the countertop or cabinet.
- Mixers - gold, bronze or brass color, with valves, elegant semi-antique shape (see photo).
- Shower cabin - allowed, but only with completely transparent glass walls. It is better if it is a shower corner, tiled with marble.
- Furniture - shelves, cabinets, bookcases, chests of drawers made of wood with wrought iron elements, leather ottoman or armchair.
- Accessories - neutral tones, with a touch of antiquity. Tapestries, paintings, curtains and curtains, panels, sculptures and bas-reliefs are appropriate.Mandatory household trifles - cups, paper holder, hooks, soap dishes - should overlap in color with faucets.
Based on light colors, the room can be decorated in any style, modern or traditional. It can be strict hi-tech or romantic country, laconic minimalism or timeless classics. Such an interior will remain relevant for a long time.
