The colors you choose to have your house painted has a lot of power over your day-to-day life. Colors can affect your mood and change the overall feel of your space. This can make you feel a lot of pressure when starting a new paint project and hiring a local painter. However, fear not: when RK Painting arrives to give you a quote, you will not need to know the exact color at that time. We can give you options, suggestions, and some thoughtful tips before your project begins.
A Guide to Choosing Bathroom Paint Colors
Ever find yourself staring at the paint color on your bathroom wall and not knowing what to do? You’re not alone. While you may put a lot of thought into the exterior paint and larger rooms in your home, the bathroom is often an overlooked room. However, choosing the right colors for your bathroom can change it from a drab room to a spa-like oasis.
There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a new bathroom paint color, so we’ve created this list of steps to help you make an informed decision.
1. Consider the natural and artificial light
Lighting, whether natural or artificial, is a determining factor for choosing a paint color. This is because the color of the light will change the way the paint color looks. And, during daylight hours, your bathroom paint job may look one color, while at night in artificial light it will look like another color. If your bathroom has lots of windows or access to natural light, you’ll want to keep that in mind when choosing new paint colors. And, same with artificial light. If your bathroom has a lot of fixtures, you will want to keep the light color in mind when choosing.
2.What type of flooring does your bathroom have
Since you are probably not going to swap the floor to match the walls, you will want to consider the flooring. For example, if you have tile and the walls are painted a dark color, you will want to avoid dark grout lines. If your bathroom has carpet, the paint color will need to match that as well.
If you have a neutral floor color, this may not be too difficult. However, working with a non-traditional floor color may limit your options.
3. What is the size of the bathroom being repainted
When it comes to paint colors, the size of the bathroom will matter. If it’s a small bathroom, a bold paint color can match the cozy feel. In a master bath, however, dark walls may be overbearing.
4. Overall Color Scheme
Aside from flooring, there are other colors already in your bathroom that you need to consider. These could include tiles, vanity, and cabinets. These colors should be complementary to the color you choose for your walls.
If there are accessories in your bathroom such as towel racks or lighting fixtures, the paint color will need to compliment them and not clash with them, too. Accessories can make all the difference when it comes to choosing a paint color for your bathroom walls.
You may be thinking: I can change the fixtures and have the cabinets refinished. However, this may not be totally necessary. We can help you find the right wall color to spruce up your bathroom.
Popular Bathroom Paint Colors:
Here are some paint colors and designs that may help inspire you. Looking at swatches can be overwhelming. So, seeing real-life bathrooms can be helpful. Keep in mind that colors look different on the walls than they do on the paint chips.
The favorite colors below are all Benjamin Moore paints.
Soft Colors
Our Favorite: Acadia White OC-38
Soft, light colors are popular for bathrooms because they make it appear larger and will reflect more natural light into the space.
Gray Paint Colors
Our Favorite: Shaker Gray 1594
Gray paint colors are another very popular color choice for bathrooms. Gray is calming, neutral and works well with many other shades of color. For instance, it can work with neutral or dark flooring.
Blue Paint Colors
Our Favorite: Lucerne AF-530
Blue paint colors for bathrooms can be a fun choice in a powder room, or in a child’s bathroom. Blue is associated with cleanliness and freshness. When choosing a blue for your bathroom, look at how it will coordinate with the other shades in the space when color-coordinating your bathroom decor.
Sage Paint Colors
Our Favorite: Cedar Path 454
Green paint colors are a beautiful way to add depth and warmth to a bathroom. Green is another color that is frequently used in bathrooms, because of its association with nature and freshness.
Conclusion
Have you selected a paint color for your bathroom? If not, we hope this list of steps has been helpful. Remember to choose the right colors and texture that will make your space feel more personal while also helping it function better. And don’t forget about our professional painting services! Our team is on standby to help turn any room in your home from drab to fabulous with just one coat of paint. Ready to have yours done today? Just give us a call!
