Are colourful bathrooms the trend to watch in 2025?
Posted on 18th December 2024
How does ‘dopamine décor’ – probably the happiest interiors trend of the year – express itself in interior design? We reveal how to embrace joyful, colourful bathrooms in your next project…
Happiness is no longer just this abstract notion everyone seems to be chasing. It’s taking over interiors too, with more and more jolly, optimistic design ideas and launches stealing the show. Whether it’s a maximalist, animal-printed wallpaper or a subtle pink tub, the so-called ‘dopamine décor’ has one single goal: to bring you joy.
Alex Heslop, trend expert at Flooring Superstore, says, “Dopamine décor seems to be the word on everyone’s lips. The bathroom is a great place to start when it comes to embracing this trend, which is all about taking a fun and adventurous approach to your home décor choices.”
Collins fluted front basin in Tuscan Red, around £1399 (€1683), Synk.
Showstopping, flamboyant patterns are all the rage in 2025, or you can simply introduce happy colours for a cheerful effect. “By choosing warm colours like yellows, blues, oranges and pinks, you are helping to evoke feelings of happiness,” says Alex. “To incorporate colour in a more understated way, opt for a pastel palette.”
To get your colourful bathroom moodboard going, check out our dopamine décor ideas below…
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Pink is truly having a (long) moment, ever since Barbie hit our screens in 2023. Embrace it in all its pop glory, with a design such as this one, which features LX Hausys’ Himacs Pink Leia surface, from £330 per linear m. Pink terrazzo will also add personality to your floor.Choose a bold tile pattern for your colourful bathroom, pairing its fun shades with your fixtures and fittings. Mermaid’s Garden porcelain tiles, £79.26 per sq m, Ca’ Pietra.Jolly shades such as yellow and light blue will add a whimsical touch to your scheme. Nu basin mixer with Dome handle in Honey Yellow, £359, Roca.Pink and blue dominate this bathroom, too, which features Wickes designs, from £2200 excluding tiling, flooring and accessories. Subtle checkerboard patterns on the wall add a playful touch.Orange hues are sure to add warmth and character to your scheme; so how about a full-on, colour-drenched orange wall? Equal 40cm washbasins, £491 each; illuminated mirrors, £441 each; matt black Origin basin mixers, £348 each, and matt black bottle traps, £142 each, all VitrA.Don’t be afraid to experiment with more striking colours such as emerald or bright blue, but opt for complementing shades for a cohesive look. String Furniture’s Pocket shelves in Blush, from £150, blend in with the cheerful scheme.There is nothing bolder than an entirely red bathroom, which is sure to fill you with joy every time you enter – will you accept the challenge? Garnet Glazed square tile, £108 per sq m, Bert & May.Mix subtle marble surfaces with a splash of colour. Tambour vanity unit with two doors in Soft Clay, £845, Crosswater.Pink tiles take centre stage in this design featuring Fired Earth’s Kyoto bowl, priced from £400.Incorporating colourful stripes is probably the easiest way to make your design just a little bit happier. Add in a couple of clashing, strong shades, and you’ve got yourselves one super-cheerful scheme. The Kit cabinet in Mustard, £199, Mustard Made.Make your vanity zone stand out with a couple of happy twin basins and a shelf in baby pink. Pictured is the Nôsa Elements collection, featuring the Vermont Blossom stone countertop basin, £247, and wall-hung stone resin shelf, £237.
