How to Choose a Therapeutic Bathroom Color Scheme
Many of us want our bathrooms to be places of refuge where we can take an invigorating shower or a relaxing bath. Color can play a therapeutic role in bathroom decoration, setting a mood that can help wake you up in the morning and soothe you in the evening. Does this Spark an idea?
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Consider what type of mood you want to set in your bathroom. Low-impact colors, such as beige and light green, can create a casual feel. Green tones also can be relaxing. Black-and-white combinations and other color schemes that are sharp contrasts can create a formal atmosphere.
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Incorporate warm tones in the bathroom, such as gold, peach or terra-cotta. Those colors can be uplifting and enhance a feeling of security.
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Know that an all-white bathroom can feel cold and uninviting. Take away the clinical look of an all-white bathroom by introducing colors that appeal to you through artwork, towels and non-slip rugs.
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Understand that lighting can play a role in creating an inviting bathroom color scheme. For example, showers can be equipped with fiber-optic lights that use different colors intended to soothe or energize users.
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Remember that inviting colors also can be introduced into a bathroom in the form of diffused light shining through a colored fabric blind or curtain. For example, turquoise is associated with a refreshing, cooling atmosphere, and light shining through turquoise curtains can enhance that ambiance.
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Tips & Warnings
This information is not intended to replace medical advice from a doctor, alternative health practitioner or therapist.
