
Dream bathrooms do not have to be white. There are plenty of beautiful, colorful bathrooms out there to inspire us to look beyond white, gray, and natural stone tones. You don’t have to go mad with it… I’m not suggested you go full retro and get yourself an avocado tub; but accents of color could be just what you’re looking for to bring warmth and bold style to your bathroom. Take a look at this washroom rainbow, and see what colors get you in the mood for a shower…
Featured image source (blue bathroom): contemporist.com
Colored Grout

Photograph by Simon Bevan – Source: Domino.com
Colored grout… it’s a thing now. Hexagon tiles and red grout? Even better. Colored grout will instantly style up your bathroom, and I particularly like how this tile only runs halfway up the wall and the color is continued in paint. The unfinished hexagonal edge makes it feel like a game of Tetris has crawled up the wall off the floor, I love it. You can get grout in all sorts of colors now, take a look at Stationmaster’s ‘Glamour Grout’.
Subway Tile
The popularity of subway tile means it is now available in any color you could think of. It’s a really simple way to bring a statement color into your bathroom and I’m a big fan of this bold orange. You can see more of this ‘Hidden House’ in Devon, UK, at Architects’ van Ellen + Sheryn’s website.
Mix Materials
There is nothing particularly wacky about this bathroom; but the mix of materials gives it a wonderful glow of yellows and orange. It’s warm and inviting, despite the rather corporate glazing and blinds; and I enjoy the combination of painted wall, stone tile and wood floor. I also love the concrete frame adding to the mix. For more photos of this ‘Glass House’ in Chicago, visit Thomas Roszak Architecture.
Colored Cabinets

Source: mydomaine.com
You may be tempted to paint your existing cabinets to reduce the cost of your bathroom renovation. When you do, consider a bigger palette than white. This yellow accent livens up this white bathroom perfectly.
Painted Wall

Source: due-home.com
Pantone named ‘Greenery’ it’s color of the year for 2017. It that isn’t a reason to get painting, what is? Green gives the opportunity to bring some plants into your bathroom too, creating a mixed palette of coordinated shades. Green is also known to be a calming, relaxing color… perfect for a dip in the tub.
Patterned Tile

Source: hadleycourt.com
These moroccan inspired tiles bring color and pattern to a bathroom. Keeping the tile full height across the room creates a simple accent wall design, without being too fussy. Patterned tile might seem like a risky move, but teamed with simple white for the rest of the space, it can be easy to pull off.
Painted Bathtub

Source: houseandhome.com
Who doesn’t love a free-standing claw foot tub? I miss ours since we moved from the UK, but am in the market for extending our bathroom to fit a bath, so who knows… You can paint the underside of your tub easily, in any shade, to bring a splash of color to your bathroom. I also love these hexagon mosaics on the floor!
While we’re in the realm of violet on my rainbow of colorful bathrooms…
PPG Paint couldn’t care less what Pantone say… they’ve come up with their own color of the year – ‘Violet Verbena‘. I’ve got to say, I rather like it, but sadly can’t find an image of bathroom that’s been painted in it yet. I’m leaving the swatch here in the hope one of you will feel inspired to paint your bathroom. Do send me a picture when you’re done…

source: fashiontrendsetter.com
Accessories
My rainbow is complete, I hope you enjoyed the colorful bathrooms. Do let me know which is your favorite!
Blog Comments
Clarissa
February 20, 2017 at 2:19 pm
All of these ideas are so fun – I LOVE the idea of colored grout! I’m still in an apartment, so a painted wall will have to do for now 😉
-Clarissa @ The View From Here
TwinPickle
February 20, 2017 at 2:36 pm
Oh good, I’m glad someone’s with me on the grout!
TwinPickle
February 20, 2017 at 2:36 pm
It is relaxing isn’t it? I can totally see why it got colour of the year!
Bev Yu
February 20, 2017 at 5:35 pm
I’ve honestly never thought of the colorful grout idea! I’m more of a neutrals kinda girl though so I might veer away from the bold colors 🙂
TwinPickle
February 20, 2017 at 9:48 pm
It’s not for everyone Bev… Maybe a cheeky bright towel is for you ?
Diedre
February 20, 2017 at 7:40 pm
I have turquoise walls in my guest bathroom. I’m all about bright colors in the bathroom!
TwinPickle
February 20, 2017 at 9:49 pm
Yay for colour… Turquoise is a bathroom staple!
Kenya
February 21, 2017 at 5:19 am
These are beautiful. I love pops of color! These colors are all bold and not overdone.
Courtney
February 21, 2017 at 8:53 am
I never thought about colored grout! Such a great idea!
JeeYoung
February 21, 2017 at 7:31 pm
These bathrooms are so pretty! Love that pop of yellow!
Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson
February 23, 2017 at 1:23 pm
Holy cow, I’m in love with that grout! (A statement I never thought I’d make!)
I’m a bit color phobic after an unfortunate incident with yellow paint in my bedroom, so the grout would be a terrific way to ease back in. 🙂
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TwinPickle
February 23, 2017 at 2:40 pm
I have some yellow I’m not totally convinced by in my bedroom too! Haha
Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons
February 27, 2017 at 6:23 am
I’m sure that patterned tile has been on my Pinterest bathroom board for years – I love it! Love a coloured subway too, such a great way to inject some colour into the bathroom. Oh, and I’d kill for a rolltop bath! I’ve never got to choose the decor for a bathroom but it’s definitely in my future as I hate the one that came with our house – all white and very cheap looking. I have big rolltop bath plans! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
TwinPickle
February 27, 2017 at 7:20 am
If you ever find out where those tiles came from let me know… I’ve been searching!!
Laura - dear bear and beany
February 28, 2017 at 2:36 pm
Some lovely ideas. I love the idea of the coloured cabinets. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
Michael Nicholls
February 28, 2017 at 2:44 pm
My favourite is subway tile
Katy
March 13, 2017 at 6:19 am
I really like the orange subway tile 🙂
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