How to Pick the Colors for a Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodels require a thorough assessment of what should stay and what should be removed. There are occasions where repainting the walls or removing wallpaper and outdated window treatments are enough. But even these quick fixes will need some scrutiny of the colors found in the existing bathroom. Making color choices for a bathroom remodel may seem daunting and confusing unless careful scrutiny is undertaken. Working from a single color or theme can focus the process. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide what the purpose of the new bathroom decor is--conveying a style or an era, creating a whimsical, fantasy area, replacing an outdated color scheme.
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Understand how the bathroom will be used. A serene spot for luxurious bathing will be different than a utilitarian, "everyone in the family uses it" bathroom. Colored tiles hide dirt and grime and are, therefore, easier to maintain, requiring far less daily upkeep than a white tile.
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Identify and list all the surfaces that require a color choice. Keep all bathroom furniture the same color (toilet, sink, bathtub). Fixtures should also be a single color or finish--chrome, brass, gold tone, pewter. Choosing single colors for these items adds to visual continuity in the bathroom decor. Match new items with what is existing and remaining during the remodel.
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Choose an inspiration piece to work from. This can be a textile, photograph or a single, inspiring color.
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Carry the inspiration piece when shopping for tile, paint, fixtures, lighting and fabric. Include a sample of each new color added to the decor. Place the samples in a sealed, see-through bag for easy carrying and referral.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember warm colors (oranges, reds, deep yellows) leap forward, making small spaces appear smaller. Cool, pale colors (blues, greens) recede and make spaces appear larger than they are.
Ask for a bathroom fixture and furniture manufacturer's available color palette. Manufacturers create these in an easy-to-carry folder format for potential clients. Some manufacturers provide online color palettes.
