By Kerry Hale

Blue Bathroom Design Ideas

  • Monday 12 August 2024
  • 4 minute read

Blue bathrooms are a timeless choice that works in modern and traditional homes. With a vast range of blue shades available and various ways to incorporate the colour into your design, you can be as bold or subtle as you like. Explore our top blue bathroom ideas to find your favourites.

Why choose a blue bathroom?

Blue is a calming, cool shade that evokes nature, making it a popular bathroom colour. It pairs well with any neutral colours, whether black, white or grey. Alternatively, create a tonal blue bathroom with several shades, from light to dark. Consider a blue bathroom if you want to introduce a splash of colour to your space.

Which colours pair best with blue?

Discover the best colour pairings for blue bathrooms to find your perfect combination. From clean white to modern grey, blue is a versatile shade that works with various neutrals.

Blue and white bathrooms

Blue and white are classic bathroom colours, giving your space a clean, bright feel. For a subtle take on this design, paint your bathroom walls white and add blue accents with accessories and towels. Prefer a bolder blue and white bathroom? Create a blue feature wall with tiles or paint, or choose patterned blue floor tiles to make a statement. Alternatively, paint the entire bathroom blue to contrast white fixtures, like your sink, toilet, bath and shower tray

Blue and grey bathrooms

Blue and grey bathrooms are the ultimate cool-toned pairing, giving your space a modern feel. Opt for grey flooring and light blue walls to keep the room bright, or create a cosy look with dark blue cabinetry and wall tiles. White bathroom fixtures are perfect for grey and blue bathrooms, breaking up any darker areas. Black or chrome tapsshowerheads and door handles complement blue and grey bathroom designs best and fit the modern aesthetic. 

Dark blue bathrooms

Dark blue bathrooms can be modern or traditional, depending on the design. Dark navy or royal blue make your space feel cosy and luxurious – use these shades for the walls, shower tiles, cabinetry, blinds and bathroom accessories. Want to add depth to a black bathroom? Introduce dark blue to break up the monochrome look. Contrasting your chosen blue shade with white or grey prevents your bathroom from looking too dark.

Light blue bathrooms

Light blue bathrooms can bring a nautical theme or a calming, spa-like feel to your space. Combine a light blue feature wall with white to brighten your bathroom. Patterned floor tiles can add dimension and bring multiple blue shades into the design.

How to introduce blue to your bathroom

Discover our top tips below if you’re looking for quick, budget-friendly ways to bring blue into your existing bathroom colour scheme. From painting the walls to tiling or adding accessories, it’s easy to add blue accents to minimalist black and white bathrooms.

Paint the walls blue

Painting is a cost-effective way to transform your bathroom and will instantly update the space. If you’re dipping your toe into blue bathrooms, try a blue feature wall behind the sink, bath or shower enclosure. For a complete makeover, paint your entire bathroom blue or apply a blue printed wallpaper.

Choose blue tiles

Are your tiles looking tired? Update them with blue wall tiles in your favourite shape, size and shade. Create a tiled feature wall within your shower enclosure, or add a blue sink splashback for a pop of blue. Printed blue tiles make a bold statement on the walls or floor. 

Add blue accessories

Not ready to commit to a blue bathroom? Blue bathroom accessories are a low-cost solution, allowing you to try this colour in your space. Whether soap dispensers, bath mats, towels, or wall art, blue accents add a pop of colour in neutral or monochrome bathrooms. 

Planning a complete bathroom renovation? Upgrade your shower to get the most out of your new space. Our digital showers are a modern choice, letting you customise the temperature from our handy smartphone app. Whether investing in a luxurious blue spa bathroom or updating a family bathroom, explore Mira’s full range of showers to find the perfect option for your home and lifestyle. 

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