When designing a bathroom, choosing a colour scheme is usually one of the first (and most creative!) steps. To give you some inspiration, our designers have curated this list of the top bathroom colour scheme ideas in 2026, based on trend reports and what's popular in our showrooms.
Natural Coloured Bathrooms
Natural colours are always a safe bet in bathrooms. They’re timeless, easy to live with, and work well with materials like wood, stone, and textured tiles. If you want a bathroom that feels relaxed rather than stark, these warm tones are a great starting point.
1. Sage Green and Olive
Sage and olive greens have become a real favourite for bathrooms. They add colour without feeling loud, which is why we see them used a lot in family bathrooms and en-suites. These shades work well on wall tiles, painted walls, or even vanity units.
2. Terracotta and Clay
Terracotta and clay tones are making a comeback as warmer interiors grow in popularity again. These colours bring warmth into the space, which works well if you want to move away from colder grey schemes. Terracotta feature tiles, clay toned walls, or even small accents can work nicely alongside cream tiles and brass fittings.
3. Natural Wood and Green
Green adds depth to bathrooms, and can easily be incorporated using greenery! When it’s paired with natural wood tones, the whole room feels richer. This colour combination suits larger bathrooms or ones with good lighting.
Dark Coloured Bathrooms
Dark colour schemes can give a bathroom a strong, modern feel. They tend to work best in bathrooms with good lighting or slightly larger spaces, where deeper colours can add contrast without making the room feel closed in.
4. Charcoal and Espresso Brown
Charcoal and rich espresso brown, like Silhouette by Benjamin Moore, are some of this year’s most trending bathroom colours. They’re bold but still warm, and work especially well in modern new builds. You could use these colours on tiles or furniture, balanced with lighter stone surfaces and warm metal fittings.
5. Black and Chrome
If you want to create a truly statement bathroom, black and silver make a striking colour combination. Sleek, modern, and slightly moody, black paired with chrome never goes out of style. For smaller bathrooms, consider a full colour drench. Using the same dark tones across walls and fixtures can create a cocooning effect, helping the space feel more intentional and immersive rather than cramped.
6. Forest Green
Forest green is a deeper, richer green that works beautifully in bathrooms with good natural light. It pairs nicely with white sanitaryware, marble-style tiles, and brass fittings. This combination suits older homes particularly well, where the darker shade adds character without feeling too modern.
Light Coloured Bathrooms
Light colour schemes are often the first choice for smaller bathrooms. They help reflect light around the room and make the space feel bigger and brighter. They’re also easy to update later if you want to introduce colour through accessories or furniture.
7. Cream and Soft Neutrals
Cream tones are becoming more popular again as people move away from stark white bathrooms. Soft neutrals feel warmer and more relaxed while still keeping the space bright. Shades like Cloud Dancer by Pantone are a good example of this softer approach to neutrals. Cream walls or tiles work well with wood furniture and brushed brass fittings.
8. Grey and White
Grey and white is still one of the most common bathroom colour schemes, and for good reason. It’s clean, simple, and suits almost any home. Grey tiles paired with white walls or sanitaryware create a balanced look that works in both modern houses and older properties.
9. Light Blue
Light blue is a natural fit for bathrooms. It feels fresh and calming, especially in smaller spaces like en-suites. This colour works well on walls or tiles, paired with white fittings, chrome taps, and light wood furniture to keep the room feeling open and airy.
Bold Coloured Bathrooms
Not everyone wants a neutral bathroom! Some homeowners prefer a bit more personality, and bold colours can bring that in without taking over the space completely.
10. Jewel Tones
We've noticed deep jewel tones like emerald, sapphire, and ruby are showing up more in bathroom design. These colours are usually used on vanity units, feature tiles, or painted walls rather than the whole room. When paired with marble-style tiles and brass fittings, they can create a bathroom that feels rich without being over the top.
11. Light Pink and Burgundy
Soft pink paired with burgundy creates a warm and slightly vintage look. It works particularly well in en-suites or guest bathrooms where people are happy to try something a little different. Keeping the rest of the room fairly neutral helps the colours stand out without feeling busy.
12. Bottle Green and Gold
Bottle green with gold fittings creates a bathroom that feels elegant but still grounded. This combination works well in both modern homes and period properties. Using the green on furniture or tiles while keeping walls lighter can help keep the space balanced.
Bright Colourful Bathrooms
Bright colours are often used in smaller bathrooms or cloakrooms where people feel more comfortable experimenting. They can add personality without committing the whole house to a bold palette.
13. Mustard Yellow
Mustard yellow or yellow ochre adds warmth and brightness to a bathroom. When paired with white tiles or walls, it keeps the space feeling balanced. We often see this colour used through painted walls, patterned tiles, or smaller furniture pieces.
14. Orange
Orange is a strong colour, and can be used dramatically or in small accents within your bathroom. You could either pair orange with a plain colour, or try it out with patterned wallpaper. Statement vanity units now come in bold orange colours, and they're a favourite in our showrooms!
15. Pink and Green
This mix of colours is starting to appear in more creative bathroom designs. The key is keeping the base fairly neutral and bringing colour through tiles, accessories, or painted features. It works well in cloakrooms or smaller bathrooms where people want to have a bit of fun with the design.
Calming Bathroom Colours
Many people want their bathroom to feel like a place to unwind. Softer colours can help create that relaxed atmosphere, especially when paired with simple materials and good lighting.
16. Smoky Blue
Smoky blue is softer than bright blue and works well in bathrooms where you want a calm feel. It pairs nicely with white sanitaryware, light tiles, and chrome fittings. This colour works particularly well in main bathrooms where people want a space that feels peaceful.
17. Pastel Pink
Pastel pink and soft green create a gentle colour combination that feels fresh and balanced. This palette works well in en-suites or guest bathrooms and pairs nicely with white tiles and simple fittings.
18. Soft Sage
Soft sage green is one of the most calming colours you can use in a bathroom. It works well across walls, tiles, or furniture and pairs easily with wood accents, stone textures, and brass fittings for a bathroom that feels relaxed and natural.
Get Bathroom Colour Ideas & Inspiration at Bassetts
If you’re still stuck on choosing bathroom colours, it usually helps to see the colours in person. Tiles, furniture, and fittings can look quite different compared to photos online!
Visit any of our bathroom showrooms across Northern Ireland to see a range of bathroom colour schemes up close. Our specialists are always happy to chat through ideas and help you find a colour combination that works for your space.
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