Choosing the right bathroom colour can give your space the instant upgrade it needs. But, with so many interior colours to choose from, which is best? The bathroom is likely one of the smallest rooms in your condo, so choosing the right colour for the space can make all the difference in the world.
As always, new colour trends come and go, and 2023 is offering some bold colour pallets to explore for the bathroom. Here are just a few that are expected to be popping up in bathrooms this year.
Peach
While people tend to associate neutral colours with whites, off whites, and beiges, there are many other shades that can act as neutrals. Colours like peach can give off a more dynamic character and create a more warm and inviting space. A soft, light peach is a neutral tone that has more playful flavour than a cream or off white – and it can still match with nearly any decor! It can also give a space a feeling of peace and tranquility, which is especially perfect for bathrooms with large soaker tubs. If you’re looking for a neutral peach with a bit of a twist, Nearly Peach by Sherwin Williams is a great place to start.
Olive Green
Earth tones made a big push in bathrooms in 2022, and when it comes to greens, interior designers are only getting more adventurous. While pale greens are still a great choice for a bathroom, a rich olive green can add a level of depth and sophistication. However, depending on how small the space is, or if it gets limited amounts of natural light, it’s not recommended to paint the entire room this one colour.
Instead, use it on wooden cabinets to bring out other aspects of the space like black or white tiles and countertops, or as an accent wall to pair beautifully with wooden features like cabinets or shelves. Check out Benjamin Moore’s Dark Olive to see for yourself.
Grey-Blues and Teals
Reminiscent of the ocean and water, it’s no surprise that grey-blues and teals are becoming popular choices for bathrooms. Just as designers are getting more adventurous with greens, moving from pale to more complex shades, blues will be getting the same treatment in the coming year.
While the light and airy nature of pale blues still make them a good choice for this space, a richer grey-blue or teal would be a bold design statement that you don’t need to shy away from. As well, teals and blues are calming colours, and can make your bathroom the perfect place to relax and sink into a warm bath after a long day. These shades pair beautifully with neutrals like whites and creams, but also with light purples and greens if you want to give the space a more playful atmosphere. Smokey Blue or Cascades, both by Sherwin Williams, are excellent colours if you are looking to explore this colour pallet for your bathroom.
Black and White
Finally, for the past few years, a strictly black and white colour pallet has been a popular design trend for kitchens, matching floor tiles with cabinetry to create what’s called a tuxedo kitchen, merging modern and vintage design. In 2023, this trend is spreading from the kitchen to the bathroom. Sleek, clean, and classic, a black and white bathroom is a great way to give the space a bold new look without using any bold colours.
Combining black and white cabinets and walls with checkered floor and wall tiles and pristine features like a sink and bathtub will instantly modernize the space while giving it the vibe of a mid-century powder room. A perfect pair for this look is Simply White and True Black by Benjamin Moore.
Which 2023 Bathroom Colours Will You Choose?
We hope these new 2023 colour trends have inspired you to give your bathroom the makeover it deserves. If you need an extra hand with your project, Encore Painting is here for you. With 15 years of experience serving the GTA, our professional painters have the knowledge, skill, and experience to make whatever vision you have for your bathroom a reality.
Every Encore project begins with a free consultation (and that includes a colour consultation), where we evaluate the space, hear the vision you have for it, and explain how we can get the job done. Give your Toronto condo or home the gift of an updated bathroom, and let Encore make it happen. You can contact us at any time to schedule your free on-site or virtual painting consultation.