Who said a grey bathroom can't be beautiful? Here's 20 proposals to consider
Grey is a classical neutral color: elegant, incredibly versatile and able to transform any area it is used in. Perfect for modern and minimal furnishings, it can also suit more classic and rustic styles and easily combines with other warmer or cooler neutral colors. In this article, we explore using grey in the bathroom.
If you think that grey could make your bathroom feel cold, there are various measures you can take to mitigate this. For example, using wood for the furnishings or flooring, accent walls, putting out some green plants or by using warm lighting.
Are you prepared to consider using grey in your bathroom? Well, check out the 20 proposals and examples we've listed below:
1. Modern, but warm
Slate, anthracite and concrete - in different shades of grey - are the base materials used in this modern and elegant bathroom. Warmth is added by the wood of the flooring and the fittings.
2. Overlays of patterns, shades and materials
Here's a totally grey-and-white bathroom in different shades: with the overlap of materials and decoratively patterned tiles on the floor, the overall look is a modern and welcoming atmosphere.
3. Minimalist and bright
A small bathroom will seem much bigger by using light colors in a minimalist setting. The lighting, amplified by the large mirror completes the effect, while the grey of the tiles and the black of the fixtures and fittings adds depth.
4. Accent colors
A greyscale bathroom will never be boring if combined with accent colors: consider adding these accents with rugs, towels, the soap dish and/or the toothbrush holder in brighter color tones.
5. Modern and natural
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Bring nature indoors by using natural wood furniture and greenery that will warm up your modern bathroom.
6. A lively wall
Create liveliness in your bathroom by having a wall with a special texture. How about a wall in embossed horizontal stripes, as shown in this example?
7. Sober and elegant
Here's a modern, elegant bathroom that gets its look from the contrast between the white and dark grey of the furniture and walls, as well as the natural grey patterns in the white marble flooring and tiles. A plant adds warmth the environment without impinging on the sobriety.
8. Uniformity
Make your bathroom look uniform by using the same tiles and wall materials all over. Add depth by using wooden fixtures and fittings and warm lighting.
9. Light plays
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Use the light from candles, reflected by the mirror and off reflective tiles to add charm and personality to your grey bathroom.
10. Color combinations
If dominant grey seems boring, add an accent tone to the walls in a dark green; this will give your bathroom a naturalistic ambience.
11. Rustic grey
A rustic decor can be made even more charming by using grey. Choose light grey furniture, combined with a dark wooden floor. This combo will create an attractive play of contrasts.
12. Waves in motion
To inject some movement and liveliness to your bathroom, add some waves to the bathtub or shower area, as shown in the example here.
13. Contemporary, classic grey
A contemporary, classic style can only benefit from the use of grey. When combined with wood, it will make for a stylish, elegant bathroom.
14. Blue and grey
A dark blue on the walls will give your grey bathroom an even more relaxing look and feel.
15. Industrial bathroom
Add a grey brick accent wall - as shown here - and your bathroom will take on an urban, industrial vibe.
16. Grey furniture
Choose grey as the color for you bathroom furniture: this will add depth and personality to your bathroom without the need for major structural changes.
17. Luxurious details
Adda touch of luxury to your grey bathroom by illuminating golden fittings that will stand out in dark surroundings.
18. Scandinavian grey
Simple and basic, a Scandinavian-styled bathroom is even more charming in grey. And don't foget to add some plants.
19. Like a spa
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Transform your bathroom into a spa with an elegant grey backdrop to natural light wood detailing.
20. Stylish subway
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In this example, subway tiles have been combined with a grey wall that contrasts beautifully with the natural tones of the bathroom furniture and the green plant.
Would you consider going for a grey bathroom?
