10 Paint Color Ideas for Small Bathrooms
Give the powder room a burst of style with a chic color choice.

Decorating a small bathroom can be tough and choosing the perfect color scheme can be even harder. If you’re looking for some design inspiration, let us guide you.

Photos: Christopher Shane/Styling: Elizabeth Demos
Step out of your comfort zone and try one of these bright and bold color palettes that will add some spunk (and style) to your plain-Jane powder room.
Vibrant Teal
A bright shade of teal makes quite the statement in this modern bathroom design. Choosing a vivid color for the walls and ceiling really makes the subway tile backsplash, artwork and fixtures pop.

Dramatic Black
Black combined with silver accents brings a sophisticated look to any bathroom. Consider a shimmery silver mosaic tile as the backsplash to make the space really shine.

Copper
Metallics are definitely in right now, so why not incorporate them into your small bathroom design? Add instant elegance to the space with glimmering copper. Use mosaic tiles in shades of brown and neutral for the backsplash and a beautiful, floating marble countertop to complement the look and bring in additional interest and texture.

Magenta
Show your girly side with a pop of pink. A graphic accent wall in earth tones not only adds fun pattern into the design, but helps counteract the brightly painted walls.

G CRAWFORD
Powder Blue
Not into the bold, vibrant colors? Try a more subdued hue like this baby blue bathroom. A sunny shade of yellow pairs perfectly with the space to liven it up.

Jason Kisner
Pretty Plum
Dark purple walls add femininity, while the woodgrain cabinets and vanity bring in a hint of rustic style to this contemporary design. Don't be afraid to mix different styles.

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Neon Yellow
Brilliant yellow stripes bring a fun, youthful vibe to a small bathroom. Keep the fixtures and accessories minimal to not overwhelm the space.

Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design
Cherry Red
Energize the powder room with a vivacious shade of red. This is a great color choice for the kids. Create a colorful gallery wall to decorate the empty space above the toilet and showcase your children's artwork.

Serene Green
On the lighter side, try a soothing shade of green. When paired with all-white fixtures, you'll get a tranquil and rejuvenating space to freshen up. After all, Greenery is Pantone's Color of 2017.

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Rust Orange
Consider painting your bathroom's wainscoting instead of the walls. In this case, it eliminates the need for a backsplash.

ERIKA_BIERMAN
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