The blue bathroom has a special magic, which is associated with incredible depth and versatility of color. He gives the room aristocracy, sophistication and harmony. With proper use, blue will be a very good solution for the bathroom and will help emphasize all the advantages and hide the flaws of the finish.
- Psychological features of color
- Shades of blue for the bathroom
- Navy blue
- Sea wave
- Cornflower
- Indigo
- Cobalt
- Heavenly
- Actual combinations
- Blue bathroom - choice of style
- High tech
- East style
- Sea style
- Provence
- Art Deco
- Finishing and materials
- Floor
- Walls
- Ceiling
- Plumbing and furniture in the bathroom
- Decor and lighting
Psychological features of color
A bathroom in blue tones is an interesting solution, but such an interior has its own characteristics regarding psychological perception. The blue color is difficult and is more suitable for those who are confident in themselves, have a harmonious character, strive to receive everything from life, and at the same time feel the need for relaxation. Light blue colors are appreciated by adventurers, diversity in life.
to contents ↑It is quite difficult to include a blue tone in the interior: the design will vary greatly depending on the applied shades, textures, type of materials. Dark blue color is not suitable as the main one for a small room, it will visually narrow the room, creating an oppressive impression. In large rooms, the scope for the designer’s imagination is wider, although it is still not recommended to abuse too much dark tones.
Shades of blue for the bathroom
There are many tones of blue: light, saturated, pastel, dark. All of them can be used in the bathroom, although they have their own characteristics for inclusion in the interior.
Navy blue
This shade is very beautiful, it resembles the tone of the night sky. When choosing a dark blue, black and blue color, it is necessary to dilute the interior with plenty of white, beige, caramel, milk shades. Otherwise, the atmosphere will be too gloomy. Dark tones will further narrow the small bathroom, visually lower the ceiling, so you should not use them.
Sea wave
Turquoise is one of the most popular colors for walls in the bathroom. It fills the room with freshness, gives a feeling of the sea, summer cool. You can combine the color of the sea wave with other shades of blue in the tiles, mosaics, furniture, complementing with light colors. Such a room will have a very beneficial effect on the human nervous system.
Cornflower
The color of the cornflower is delicate, mysterious, it makes the room pleasant, fresh. In its pure form, cornflower blue is often used in the bathroom, because it is not too bright. In addition to it, it is worth choosing a pastel palette, but it is possible to add darker accents.
Indigo
This tone is very bright, saturated, it is used only in small quantities. Enough screen at the bathtub, curtains, a rare pattern on the floor, walls, so that the room gained bright accents, but it did not look overloaded. Indigo cannot be combined with other juicy and dark shades, but it blends perfectly with white, beige, light gray.
Cobalt
This is a very saturated, bright, but not too dark blue color.It is used with caution in the interior as an additional tone or as a shade of furniture: cabinets under the sink, cabinet. Cobalt is perfectly combined with a monochrome gamut, and it also successfully combines with various metal details.
Heavenly
Very popular tone, light, delicate, airy, great for classic and Mediterranean interiors, Provence. Heavenly will be an ideal solution for small rooms, as it makes the bathroom larger, visually expands the space.
Actual combinations
Having decided to use blue in the interior, you need to immediately pick up beautiful duets, a trio, so that the situation looks harmonious. Blue or blue and white is a classic option for designing a bathroom, such a tandem is used more often than others. It does not bother, it is fresh, it looks very gentle. The optimal ratio is considered to be: 3 parts of blue and 5 parts of white in one room, that is, light tone should dominate.
How to beautifully finish the bathroom in blue and white shades? You can design the floor in deep blue, the walls - intermediate in color or 1/3 to make blue, and 2/3 - white or pastel blue. At the same time, the ceiling is decorated with white, like all furniture, plumbing. A fresco or mosaic panel with a nautical theme fits perfectly into the overall style. You can also mount tiles in the walls with a sea plot, another suitable pattern, and lay out sea shells and other interesting souvenirs in the room.
In addition to white, the blue color in the bathroom can be wonderful combined with other shades:
- beige;
- caramel;
- sand;
- lilac;
- pink;
- peach;
- pearl.
Combinations with green must be selected carefully, because this color is akin to blue, so the duo can create a picture that is not very favorable from the point of view of psychology. But with yellow, blue looks quite nice, the tandem will help to relax, tune in a positive way, since it imitates the picture of the sea coast.
An elegant combination is considered blue with gray. The latter should not be used in a too dark color, because it will exude gloom. But as an auxiliary shade in the form of faucets, a heated towel rail, a door handle, as well as in the decoration of the floor, it fits perfectly, giving the room an elegant look.
Blue bathroom - choice of style
The room will always look beautiful and interesting if it is designed taking into account the requirements of a particular style. Blue color will perfectly fit into different styles, will be the base or an additional tone in them.
High tech
This style includes high-quality lighting, glossy textures, characterized by the presence of modern elements and parts made of metal, plastic, glass, a variety of techniques. Blue here is an auxiliary color in combination with black and white.
Hi-tech does not like halftones, it uses quite dark and bright variations of blue. Patterns, drawings in this style are not provided, the decor is also absent or minimal. For walls, floors, tiles are used. The ceiling is usually made stretched, glossy. Preferred plumbing simple geometric shapes. Sinks are made of glass or stone, combining them with glass shelves, cabinets. The bathtub is often replaced with a shower.
East style
If you want to make the bathroom elegant, bright and memorable, you can choose the oriental style for its design. The actual solution will be the use of mosaic panels with blue patterns in ethnic style, various ornaments in the main decoration. In its pure form, blue is not used here, it must be diluted with other shades - yellow, orange, pink, olive, black. Plumbing is done standard or beige, always use stylized rugs with unusual motifs.
to contents ↑Sea style
Here the blue palette will come in handy, since this style is based on a combination of blue and white. All shades of blue are allowed, if desired, they can be combined with each other, be basic or serve as accents. It is important to dilute blue with abundant white tones so that the room does not turn out too gloomy.
As for materials for designing a bathroom in a marine style, it can be a mosaic, tile, vinyl film with a sea picture, various ceramic borders. On the floor, you can use bulk coatings based on epoxy resin, which may well support the marine theme. Shells, sand and other decorations are often placed inside the floor, enhancing the impression of being close to the sea. The same decorations can be placed on shelves, creating harmony in the bathroom.
Provence
Provence style is very gentle, romantic, it does not tolerate rude things and harsh tones, welcomes light, pastel shades, aged, worn surfaces. Usually for a bathroom in the Provence style, blue, sky, cornflower blue tones are used with a strong dilution of their milk, beige, light sand finishes. Gloss is almost never used here, matte materials are more suitable.
Blue tone can be entered in Provence and in the form of furniture. It should be light, elegant, in no case massive. The chairs, cabinets with curved legs, and round-shaped elements look good. Rattan furniture, wicker laundry baskets and the same shelves are suitable for such a bathroom. Plumbing should also have a touch of antiquity, for example, artificially aged metal parts. As for the drawings, floristic themes prevail in Provence, which can be manifested in tiles, curtains and textiles, lamps.
to contents ↑Art Deco
Art Deco style is characterized by expensive materials, elegant designs, luxurious textures. Natural coatings, especially stone and wood, must be present. Tiles can be glossy, quality inserts are allowed. Of the patterns, geometric ones are used, so the floor is usually laid out with rhombuses or in a checkerboard pattern.
to contents ↑Blue color can be introduced in the shade of the walls or as part of the decoration of the cabinets, while the furniture itself must be made of expensive wood or its imitation. The interior includes metal and glass parts, luxurious frames for mirrors, and gilding. Plumbing, too, must be expensive, usually used white or black sinks, toilets, bathtubs.
Finishing and materials
When decorating a bathroom, special attention should be paid to the moisture resistance of materials. If the coatings will not withstand high humidity and easily tolerate contact with water, repairs will quickly become unusable.
Floor
The blue bathroom reminds of the sea, the ocean. A rather bold design solution for marine styles is to fill the floor with a 3D effect with the appropriate theme, and the owners will be able to pick up the pictures on their own. Such a floor will look catchy and unusual, it is easy to clean, resistant to the action of water, however, it may seem rather slippery when moisture gets in.
It is much easier and more familiar to trim the floor with tiles of the desired color. More often use matte surfaces with a light dusting, which gives an anti-slip effect. You can make the tile blue or combine it with other colors in the form of stripes, cells, interesting patterns.
Walls
The main tone of the bathroom is set by the walls, so their design should be given the most attention. The cheapest option for a blue bath is a wall painted with moisture-resistant paint. And yet, most often, the bathroom is finished with tiles, less often - with PVC panels, and the latter can also have a variety of shades.
to contents ↑The larger the room, the more large the tile can be. In a small bathroom, it is better to use small tiles, which in the light version will visually expand the space. You can also paste the wall with a mosaic of one or different colors, for example, blue and white.
Ceiling
If the room is made in blue, it is better not to experiment and make the ceiling white. A stretch or panel ceiling of beige, cream, light gray color will also look good, but such options are allowed only for rooms of a sufficient size. In the overall bathrooms, you can create whole designs from 2-3 levels of different shades, for example, combining white and blue colors. To ensure lightness, soaring sensation, such ceilings are necessarily equipped with high-quality lighting.
Plumbing and furniture in the bathroom
Wooden furnishings in the bathroom are not always used, because they are not suitable for every interior style. However, wood furniture will look luxurious, especially when the room is decorated in a classic or colonial style. Blue tiles on the walls complement well the light wooden furniture. In modern areas, the use of artificial materials with laconic forms, glossy or matte surfaces is more often used.
to contents ↑Plumbing can be both traditional and unusual. The latter includes unique blue glass sinks that enhance the marine theme in the bathroom interior. In the spacious room, you can arrange a large bathtub, optionally include a bidet in the decor, while in a small room they are often limited to a shower, sink and toilet. A fashionable option is a wall mount of plumbing without a lower support and masking of pipes with false walls.
Decor and lighting
The number and type of scenery in the bathroom is highly dependent on the style direction. Often the main role in decorating is played by drawings on tiles, borders, mosaic elements, panels. You can also use vinyl stickers, rugs and curtains, accessories for toothpaste, brushes, and a stand for a brush of a suitable shape and color. Some styles suggest the use of such an unusual decor, such as living plants, candles, colored stones.
Blue color can change the tone depending on the lighting. Usually in yellow light it looks with a slightly reddish tint. Light cool blue tones after turning on the light fade, they find a grayish shade. To avoid problems with the color scheme, it is better to set the lighting as close to natural as possible. It should be uniform, bright, but scattered. In addition to the central lamp, it is worth using spot lighting, highlighting bathing areas, places for dressing, and cosmetic procedures. High-quality light will enhance the beauty and elegance of blue shades, give them a special touch and emphasize the rich decoration of the bathroom.
