Decorating Tips for a Blue Bath

Decorating a blue bath is an easy way to add a lot of color into your space. You can create a very soothing and calming effect. Even though blue is typically for boys it doesn't have to be that way because this color can be very gender neutral. Even though you are using the same color you can have a lot of different feelings and moods depending on the tone that you choose. Here are a few decorating tips for a blue bath.

You should really consider the type of color that you want to go with in your blue bath. Each color will have a different feeling to it. Each color will be appropriate for different uses. If you want a soothing effect then try a very elegant robins egg blue. Then you can paint your bathroom vanity a bright white. Decorate with toile curtains for a French country inspired bathroom. This is a very common color that has little bit of green so it's quite natural. Lighter colors can be very helpful in small spaces because they won't be too in your face and they won't make your room feel even smaller than it actually is.

Another option for a blue bath is to go with a Navy color. This might make your room feel smaller. However, if you're dealing with a very small space then you could just really embrace that by making the room seem cozy. This could work with a nautical theme. It will also work for a kid's bathroom. You'll want to bring in a lot of bright white either on the tile or on the walls to really counteract the dark color.

Another shade of blue appropriate for the bathroom is a cobalt blue color. This will be very vibrant so you probably need to use it in small doses. You can put this in with a Moroccan or Spanish theme. It's a way to really embrace beautiful patterned tile and create a rich look that might be evocative of a world traveler.

Another really important idea for a blue bathroom is to create a theme. You can really create one easily just by using color. This can be a very adventurous undertaking simply because in the other rooms of your house you probably want to be pretty neutral. This is especially true if you have an open floor plan. However, this doesn't have to be the case in the bathroom just because it is closed off from the rest of the house.

A beach theme can really work well in the bathroom. This can work for kids room or  you can also incorporate it into a master bathroom. You could try bringing in mosaic tiles that could be reminiscent of sea glass. You want to make sure that you use these tiles sparingly. In smaller bathrooms they might just work better as an accent so that things don't become too overwhelming.

Another place where this color palette can really shine is with a spa motif. You can paint your walls a soft periwinkle blue. Then you can incorporate a lot of different white fluffy towels and robes. Find unique ways to display your everyday bath accessories. Then you can accent the room with candles and intricate lighting for an elegant feeling. This allows you to create a getaway in your very own home.

A blue bathroom can also be a design challenge for you. You might have moved into a house with this color palette and it seems quite dark. Bathroom remodels are quite labor intensive as well as very costly. It can even take a matter of months and if you only have one bathroom in your home this isn't always practical.

Instead you might just want to really makeover your existing bathroom. You can do this even if blue isn’t your favorite color. You will really want to focus in on toning down that vibrant color. You can bring in a more neutral wall color. You'll also want to bring in more neutral accessories. This will help break up the color in the space and also create a unique color palette. Just be painting the vanity and the walls it can totally make the space seem new and it really isn't that expensive to do.

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