1. STUN WITH OMBRE BLUE WALLS
Featuring an incredible ombre statement wall – this blue bathroom is an underwater sanctuary personified. Created by blending three hues of chalky paint the palette cleverly moves from stormy blue at ceiling height to an aqua blue in the middle and then a light joyous beachy blue at the level of the bath which is painted the same color adding a fairytale feel to the space. This technique of painting also adds an illusion of space to a small room.
2. PAIR BLUE AND BURGUNDY FOR A COZY COCOON
This space is as far from a bathroom as you can imagine. No clinical sanitary ware or practical cold bathroom tiles, the charming dark blue bathroom feels like any other room of the house furnished with textiles and a cocooning color pairing of dusky blue and burgundy. The walls and in-built units painted in a matte blue hue cozy up the large room and the red-hued bath and wine-colored Persian rugs create a perfect contrast.
3. TIE AN ECLECTIC SPACE TOGETHER WITH BLUE
The right blue can work well to both modernize period spaces and also stay in keeping with classic details. This blue powder room idea is full of characterful elements in a small space. Paneling, vintage lights, mirrors, pattern tiles and ornate ironwork, do risk making the space feel cluttered, however, sticking to one calming blue color palette ties the space together.
4. GO FOR DIAGONAL STRIPES IN A SMALL WET ROOM
Diagonal stripes are the ideal small bathroom tile idea, as they draw the eye and make spaces look wider than they are. This look is striking as the use of color is bold but can be achieved on a budget by mixing lower-priced plain tiles to create a really show-stopping effect.
5. CREATE A SANCTUARY WITH BOTANICAL PRINTS
The transformative power of bathroom wallpaper is undeniable – instantly turning a functional space into an indulgent sanctuary with just a single wall of pattern. Bringing nature indoors with botanical patterns and pairing it with blue is a spectacular way to cultivate a space for restoration. The rich blue wallpaper 'Restore Midnight' from Graham and Brown is a celebration of nature, self-care and optimism for the future, bursting with beautiful, botanical trails sitting on a tranquil midnight blue backdrop.
6. COLOR BLOCK IN A BLUE BATHROOM TO ADD ENERGY
There's no rule to say your bathroom should only contain one hue, so be playful and think about hues that complement and bring out your main color choice. Think about color blocking like in this traditional blue and pink bathroom that features a nostalgic sky blue with a powdery pale pink window trim. Both these shades exude tranquillity and serenity but still make the space feel energized.
7. MAKE A STATEMENT WITH BLUE MARBLE
This incredible all-over blue marble bathroom is brimming with character and creativity, the veined marble being the perfect embodiment of watery patterns. Designed by interior designer Steven Gambrel it aims to recreate the glamorous look and feel of the hotel lobbies typical of mid-twentieth-century London. If you want to recreate this look on a budget we think a carefully chosen blue marbled wallpaper would work just as well.
8. ADD A LITTLE DETAIL WITH A BLUE BACKSPLASH
Many associate incorporating tiles into any space with a big budget but using a small number of tiles can make a big impact without breaking the bank. Backsplashes are a smart idea to include in your bathroom design serving to catch any spray from the tap as you wash your hands or brush your teeth and protect the wallboard from being damaged by water. They also offer plenty of room for creativity.
9. PAIR PANELLING AND WALLPAPER
Adding wood paneling and wallpaper to a bathroom is a great way of adding texture and color, which in turn can add warmth to what otherwise can be quite a clinical and cold room. This pretty two-tone effect by Paint & Paper Library ticks all the boxes in creating a homely space using both.
10. CREATE AN ALL OVER TILED SPA
This blue toned spa bathroom is encased in handcrafted pale blue and navy pencil tiles in an array of watery hues and cleverly incorporates a trendy two-tone effect by creating a division using darker tiles close to 'the water line' and lighter tile above. A fully-tiled bathroom like this makes a space look more elegant and luxurious and makes a small bathroom feel more spacious.