Blue bathroom ideas: from bright pastels to dark navy
Posted on 3rd October 2024
Stuck on which hue to pick for your new bathroom? Soothing, sumptuous and serene, blue is one of the most popular shades for injecting colour into your space.
Drawing inspiration from nature, this shade is often associated with calmness. “Blue is a classic choice for the bathroom with its connotations of sky and sea. Blue is also a soothing colour, making it ideal for bathrooms where you want to relax and unwind,” says Jamie Bebbington, managing director at Aston Matthews.
Its various undertones make it the perfect choice for designing anything from a modern ensuite or a quirky family bathroom to an escapist retreat. For example, a pale, retro blue can act as a nod to the style, explains Lewis Neathey, leader, product management at Lixil Emena and Grohe UK. “Its counter-part will be deep, navy-purples that feel comforting and secure. Dark, cosseting bathrooms filled with deep tones are growing in popularity as homeowners seek to create a space for true relaxation and escapism,” he says.
Tambour one-drawer wall-hung vanity with worktop in Matt White, £825, Crosswater.
Blue can be used in both big and small doses – from drenching an entire wetroom in this hue (ceiling included) to adding subtle pops throughout your bathroom such as storage units, sanitaryware or accessories. “If you’re unsure of going all-in with a blue bathroom then consider adding a navy or royal blue vanity unit that can create a focal point, then pair this with brass, gold hardware or taps for a sophisticated and elegant touch,” advises Shamila Iqbal, director at Bathroom Mountain.
What’s more, these days, everything from tiles, wallpaper and paint to furniture, sanitaryware, and soft furnishings are available in this serene shade. So, if you’re keen to welcome this colour into your bathroom, we’ve collated an inspiration gallery to get your moodboard going and show you what’s possible…
Inspiration gallery: light blue bathrooms
Turn the brightness up in your bathroom with pretty pastel wall tiles and crisp white sanitaryware. Cubeo fittings in chrome, Grohe.If you’re shy with colour, opt for a simple, pale blue vanity unit adorned with minimalist gold handles. Pamplona Blanco patterned porcelain tiles, from £54.99, Quorn Stone.Bathroom design by Louisa Greville Williams.Modern sanitaryware is now available in stand-out colourways. Dare to go bold with the Roma wall-hung WC, £673, and 40cm wide countertop basin, £599, both in Sky Blue by Aston Matthews.Achieve a calming walk-in shower design with sea-inspired blue-green tiles. Coldharbour Green Skinny Metro tiles, £239.89 per sq m, Marlborough Tiles.Create a focal feature out of your vanity area with the help of blue, glazed metro tiles and storage solutions in similar colourways. Elan 30cm triple drawer unit in Coniston Blue, Roper Rhodes.Onyx-effect tiles in soothing shades of blue and off-white are ideal for drenching your bathroom in a tranquil feeling. 1909 Classique hinged single bath screen 850 in Chrome, Burlington.Add visual interest to your space with wallcoverings varying in colour, texture and glaze. Raku Blue tiles, £44.95 per sq m, from Walls And Floors.Accessories are a great way of welcoming colour into your bathroom – from mirrors to soft furnishings such as sink skirts. Cinder mirror in blue, £209 for a small, Pooky.Show your walls a bit of love with a mix of wall panelling and patterned wallpaper in complementing shades of blue. Branch Van Gogh Almond Blossom wallpaper, £79 per roll, Bobbi Beck. Go for a modern aesthetic with handleless furniture, geometric tiles, quirky accessories, and minimalist blue-toned baths and basins. Rio Carbon round bowl, £495, and Capri Ocean tiles, £230 per sq m, Fired Earth.
Dark designs
Dark blue tiles with a glossy finish make the perfect backdrop for a refreshing shower or a relaxing bubbly soak. Pair them with simple, white sanitaryware and wood furniture for a pared-back look. This bathroom was part of a renovation project by Kitchens by Holloways. All projects are priced on application.This design by Mia Karlsson is drenched in shades of blue, from light pastel, turquoise to navy. Photography: Ben Sage.Design a luxurious scheme with a sleek vanity unit, fluted shower panels, marble-effect flooring, eye-catching wall tiles, and gold finishing touches. RefleXion Iconix Fluted Wetroom panel range by Bathrooms to Love. Main panel, £477; side panel, £377.Mix dark blue furniture with marble surfaces, classic sanitaryware, and gold accents to create a sophisticated scheme. Pentland range in Maritime Blue, Calypso Bathrooms. A pretty and practical alternative to tiles is waterproof panels. Easy to install and maintain, they are available in a range of materials, colourways and patterns. Deep Sea Blue Alloy collection, from £158.99 for 2440mm x 600mm wall panel, Wetwall.Love blue? Pair your dark vanity unit with coloured, veined surfaces for a statement look. Katuba Blue Granite, from £1100 per sq m, Cullifords.Dark metallics, such as gunmetal, are perfect for elevating a navy scheme. Evo 3 hole wall-mounted basin mixer in Brushed Bronze, £420; Vos mirror with light in Matt Black, £345, and Vos grade 316 stainless steel countertop basin in Matt Back, £795, JTP.If you love glamorous interiors, opt for dark, sumptuous shades like navy, cobalt and royal blue, natural materials and luxurious gold finishes. Window shutters by Thomas Sanderson.Make your dark blue bathroom truly pop with white sanitaryware and surfaces. 2141 Snow, from £240 per sq m installed, Caesarstone.
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