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10 yellow color schemes for bathrooms |

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Yellow bathroom ideas are a timeless favorite in this functional room. Hotter shades are perfect for warming up a cool space illuminated by northern light and pastel shades of yellow can be perfect for hot, sunny rooms.

Yellow decorating can range from deep and earthy to just-off-white. Whichever yellow you choose, your room will feel welcoming by day, and cocooning by night.

Yellow is the perfect color to pair with contrasting and complementary shades, and it can work in both contemporary and period bathroom ideas. 

Yellow bathroom ideas

Choosing yellow paint or wallpaper ideas for your bathroom is one of the hardest parts of decorating because we only actually know the true color of something because it's sitting next to another color. When thinking about using a yellow color for your bathroom you have to first start by standing in the middle of the room and explore what will be around the color – where the light is coming in, the architectural qualities of the room and even what is outside.  

‘Current color trends show a real shift towards bolder and brighter bathroom color ideas,’ says Sue Kim, senior color designer at Valspar. Take a look at our selection of yellow bathroom ideas for more inspiration.

1. Create a calming space with dark yellows

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'You want your bathroom to be as a relaxing space as possible so you can wind down in the tub at the end of the day,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune . 

'You should try to find a way of keeping your possessions out of sight and include calming colors and textures that really emanate a peaceful atmosphere. If you have enough room, a washstand with a sink and storage space combined is a wonderful quick fix, and if not then wicker baskets to put things in really makes the space look better.'

'Neutral colors are always a popular choice, but if you wanted a pop of color then our soft Mustard yellow paint works beautifully against any natural oak furnishings, and our Old Rose is also popular. '

2. Use a grey and yellow color combination 

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Looking for yellow bathroom ideas that aren't too yellow? You can create a cozy yellow bathroom by pairing with a subtle shades of grey, without the yellow being overpowering. 

'Painting shiplap is an ideal way to try out a color, or to have partial color if you don't feel confident having it all over,' says Andrea Childs, editor, Country Homes & Interiors. 'Grey is a great neutral to team with yellow, be it a textured wallpaper or a flat mat on the wall.'

3. Create a focal point with a yellow tub 

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'Nothing highlights crisp white sanitaryware better than a splash of color,' says James Lentaigne, Creative Director at Drummonds . 'The secret is to save extreme colors for areas which you can change when fashion dictates, such as painted walls or the outside of a bath. Areas which are more permanent, such as tiles, often need a more thoughtful approach. Choose classic colors or patterns for these ‘investment’ zones.' 

4. Team yellow walls with bold wallpaper and a decorative basin 

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'For years, bathroom design has been minimal – simple lines set in neutral color palettes,' says Anna Callis, Founder and Designer at London Basin Company . 'However, recently more and more people are interested in adding some ‘personality’ to their bathroom or powder room. 

'Decorative interiors have become a trend: colored sanitaryware has seen a resurgence, wall and floor tiles have emerged with daring patterns and colors and the introduction of statement decorative washbasins is a simple way of creating a focal point whilst adding a touch of opulence and drama.'  

'Yellow is a bright color that is often described as cheery and warm. It can become overwhelming when used in large areas but in small rooms, or in darker shades, it can create a fresh and intense feel, ideal for adding drama in a modern bathroom or cloakroom. '

5. Mix yellow with green for a scheme inspired by nature

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Yellow and green are wonderful bathroom color ideas – a deeper ochre yellow will make the space feel warm and welcoming, perfect for long, relaxing soaks. 

Here, an authentic, deep saffron yellow is warm, welcoming and cozy. 'Throw it liberally around, then knock it back with accents of olive for a sophisticated look,' says Annie Sloan, color expert at Annie Sloan . 

If you do choose a yellow with these tones, ensure your bathroom lighting ideas are fitted with bulbs that mimic daylight – anything too warm-toned will make the space feel murky. 

 

6. Team yellow wallpaper with black paint 

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'When selecting a shade for your bathroom, consider shades that exude tranquillity and serenity so you can create a haven within your home,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene . 'For a scheme that provides you with a calm retreat, use colors with warm undertones that really bring comfort to a space.

'For a finish with immediate impact and a touch of opulence, opt for an all over color using a deep, moody hue like ‘Lamp Black.’ The strength of the color will provide a sophisticated scheme that can be complemented with white porcelain and high-shine accessories.'

'Finally, for a luxurious bathroom to unwind in, or to bring character to a powder room, consider adding a textural element with the use of wallpaper. Our wallpapers can be used in well ventilated bathrooms on walls that don’t come into direct contact with water. Select a design that can be used alongside complementary paint shades for a coordinated finish. Bathrooms are somewhere you can indulge in strong pattern and color without upsetting the flow of your overall interior design.'

7. Introduce yellow through Chinoiserie wallpaper 

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A fusion of Eastern and Western design, Chinoiserie has been bringing exoticism and luxury to interiors for centuries, and it is making its way into our luxury bathrooms.  

'Choose a style that fits the scale of your room. I chose something striking for the guest bathroom as it’s a bit of fun for guests to enjoy when they visit,' says Henriette von Stockhausen, founder of VSP Interiors . However, if it were for my master bathroom, I would use yellow in the form of accessories rather than on the walls.'

8. Create an uplifting effect with painted yellow walls

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‘Painting fitted furniture in a bathroom is a good opportunity to introduce stronger colours complemented with neutral walls or vice versa,' says Edward Bulmer, interior designer and founder, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint . 

'Painted panelling is still very popular and we love combining our beautiful stronger colors or exquisite wallpapers. Painting an old bath is another good way to inject some color and our paints are perfect for traditional cast-iron baths: colors such as our earthy browns Brick or Etruscan Brown are favorites.’ 

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Use subtle hints yellow through hardware and flooring

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Bathroom tile ideas have an important role to play in the room's design – and not just because they provide a practical solution to keeping walls and floors protected from soap and splashes, but they can also provide an excellent source of subtle color to a white bathroom.

However, unlike bathroom paint ideas though, re-tiling a bathroom can be costly and a hassle you won't want to have to repeat often, so it's important to choose a design that you won't tire of too soon and will last you for years to come.

10. Be authentic in a period property with a damask style wallpaper 

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'With more of us spending an increased amount of time at home, our homes are becoming spaces to relax and retreat, but also a place where we want to surround ourselves with joy, colors and patterns that make us happy,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene . 'Yellow is a shade that provides positivity to a space. It is a color that makes us feel uplifted, happy, energized and invited.'

'For a period property choose a beautiful damask bathroom wallpaper in a muted yellow tone,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living. 'It opens up this awkwardly shaped bathroom with it's cheery hue and highlights the window. Hang artwork that features a similar shade to bring the color through into the rest of the space.'

Is yellow a good color for the bathroom?

Yellow is an excellent color choice for the bathroom. While color is important in all room schemes, and it’s only too easy to forget about color in the bathrooms, with the vast choice of timber and white schemes available. Symbolizing energy and optimism, yellow is a great color choice for the bathroom, no matter if your home is modern or country in style.

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

14 Best Yellow Bathroom Ideas

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A yellow bathroom is certainly an out-of-the-ordinary one. However, an out-of-the-ordinary color choice could be just the bold design choice your home needs. For something on the softer side, use a paler, creamy yellow. For a color that is reminiscent of summer all year long, try a bright and sunny yellow. Or, to amp up the moodiness and add a little drama, pick a burnt yellow that takes its color cues from a deep orange.

Whatever shade of yellow you decide to add to your bathroom, know that you can add it in nearly any amount—whether it's just a few cheerful accents or a whole wall of color.

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Bright and bold colors are staple features of mid-century style, especially if you're going for a more Palm Springs vibe. Bring this retro look into your bathroom with bright yellow paint. But make sure it's not too bright—you don't want to be blinded by your own bathroom.

To make it look more mid-mod, pair the yellow paint with graphic and geometric patterns or retro-looking hardware. Or, for a more southwestern look, add in a few succulents.

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Off-whites are all the rage nowadays. But for a creamy color that will make your bathroom feel cozier too, try a pale, barely-there yellow on your walls.

The warm tones of pale yellow will make your bathroom feel inviting rather than cold, while the paint's neutral tones help it fit in with nearly any style or bathroom cabinetry. If you'd rather not repaint, use these warm and neutral tones elsewhere in your space, like in your linens or countertop accessories.

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A great way to make a bold color pick like yellow shine in the bathroom is by pairing it with a contrasting color that will make it pop.

Here, Dazey Den paired a warm yellow with a rich brown for a laid-back southwestern look. To get the best effect, use your contrasting color as an accent one, using it in bathroom linens, hardware or decor items.

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Looking to add a little whimsy to an otherwise boring-and-basic space like the bathroom? Add some yellow stripes. Bright yellow is an innately fun color, so it's a no-brainer combo with whimsical wide stripes.

If you'd rather your stripes look a little more grown-up, use thinner ones, or pick a deeper or more pale yellow. Either way, time to enjoy your newly-striped yellow bathroom.

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Looking to add some sunny and bright yellow to your own bathroom? For an easy and colorful upgrade, add a yellow shower curtain. But to make your color pick look intentional, make sure your shower curtain isn't the only yellow thing in your bathroom. Add a few other yellow accessories, like a toothbrush holder, a pot, or a soap dish to complete the look.

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If loads of yellow makes you nervous, we understand. But rather than ignoring it entirely, start small. Begin with a few yellow accents, like House of Spolland did here with a yellow mirror and towels. Once you feel more confident with your color pick, consider adding some yellow paint to some accents, like beadboard or shelving, or keep your splash-of-yellow bathroom just the way it is.

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If you have some yellow paint on hand, give painting your bathroom cabinets a try. It's an easy (and unique) refresh that can be done in a day. Pair the yellow cabinetry with silver or nickel hardware to complete the look.

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There are few better ways to bring yellow into your bathroom than with yellow tile. Pristine yellow glass tile gives your bathroom plenty of color without sacrificing its streamlined and polished look. If you're looking for a yellow that's less modern and more vintage, pick a pale yellow tile. Its muted tones will give your newly-colorful bathroom some serious '70s vibes.

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For an updated, contemporary look that takes a little inspiration from the century, use patterned yellow tile in your bathroom. The above bathroom from Design x Woods features matching wall and floor tile, for a vast expanse of warm yellow pattern. The most dramatic tile effect will come from larger, repeating patterns, like sunbursts.

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For a yellow tile look that makes your tiny bathroom seem bigger than it is, try vertical yellow tile. The long lines of the yellow tiling create an illusion of height, making your bathroom feel more spacious and less cramped.

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Sometimes, you're looking for a bathroom style that's less mono-colored and more multi-colored. If that's you, try out terrazzo. This stunning and fun mosaic tile brings in plenty of yellow, but also other colors too, like blue and deep orange.

A multi-colored look like this is a good way to bring in some subtle yellow to your bathroom. And to make that yellow look all the more beautiful, pick terrazzo with navy blue—it complements perfectly with yellow.

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Another way to bring in yellow without having to have a solid wall of it is by using many different hues of yellow in your bathroom. This will help break up any visual monotony, and if you go for a mosaic wall, like the one here from Dzek Dzek Dzek, the result will be stunning. This doesn't need to be done in mosaic tile though—you can also use many different shades of yellow in your bathroom decor or linens for a similarly layered look.

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Another winning bathroom color combo? Yellow and green. These botanical tones pair beautifully with each other and create a color palette that brings the outside in. To get this look, use a warm, sunflower-like yellow as your main color. Then, use green accents throughout the bathroom to add a few dashes of cool color. Consider using green window coverings or houseplants, like Moodesignz did here. Want to amp up your bathroom color even more? Bring in some splashes of orange or red too. You'll be left with a bathroom look that feels sunny and bright all year long.

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If you love the look of yellow tile but don't love the price tag of covering your entire bathroom in it, try out a tiled tub surround instead. It's cheaper than wall-to-ceiling tile throughout your whole bathroom, but it still brings in plenty of sunny color.

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While some shades fade in popularity with changing trends, others look good only in certain seasons. However, there are a few colors that work well all year round and just never go out of style. Yellow is one such ever-popular color. When used correctly, it can give your boring old bathroom a refreshing, joyful life. So, the yellow bathroom - all shades and their combinations.

What can be an alternative to white for your bathroom? Yellow ideas may seem a little strange at first glance, but the color of energy, joy and quirkiness can breathe life into any space. This statement also applies to small bathrooms, which is especially true for most of us.

Obviously, the yellow color palette in the bathroom is a classic that is second only to blue and white in popularity. And what sets it apart from other bold colors like red and orange is that it's much nicer and seems to even surpass green with its innate cosiness.

For example, you can easily make your bathroom more stylish and sunny. We've put together a bunch of cool decorating ideas for you to show you how you can do it. Wall paint, shower curtain, floor tiles, or any other yellow accents will all work great.