Home of the San Francisco Chronicle

Subscribe to the weekend Chronicle

powered by
Discussions
Photos
Products
Ideabooks
Discussions
Professionals
Users
by Houzz Polls
8 months ago in Design Dilemma
Color in the Bathroom - Which Hue is You?
Do you like color in the bathroom? Which accent would you choose?

VOTE for your pick and tell us what you love about it. Bonus for adding a photo with your comment showing the color in *your* bathroom.
 
Blue
Green
Black
Pink
Red
Yellow
White
Share:
 
StoneMar Natural Stone Company LLC I really wanted to like the moody black, but the Pink is so much fun! I love the ikat pattern tiles, too.
8 months ago · ·
Emily Hurley I love the white one. That light fixture seals the deal for me.
8 months ago · ·
Darzy The black one is so sleek and sexy but the white one is so classic,timeless and romantic. Love that chandy!
8 months ago ·
Roots and Rafters I think any of these colors would look good in the bathroom, but I'm not a fan of any of these particular examples. I chose the white bathroom because it's very versatile and adaptable to any choice of accessories.
8 months ago · ·
olldbobbi Brown! Dark chocolate moody beautiful delicious yummy dark chocolate brown!
8 months ago ·
anitajoyce The white one is my favorite. It just speaks calmness and relaxation!
8 months ago · ·
DefySupply.com I love the boldness of the yellow. It works for that specific bathroom. I'm not sure how it would translate elsewhere, but I like it. It was a close call between the white though!
8 months ago ·
Amy Burke @ Florida Custom Marble Dark brown cabinets, Cream top, Aqua walls, Taupe wainscoting and Cream trim and chrome finishes. Classic Old Craftsman built 1928.
8 months ago · ·
myosotis Even though I'm obsessed with blue, the blue bathroom is a tad too much, so I voted for the white one.
8 months ago · ·
inkwitch I don't care for any of them. I don't see one done in chocolate/earth tones. There's a couple of great bathrooms in the houzz collection that appeal to me far more than any of these.
8 months ago · ·
fjcooper2002 They are all lovely, but pink in the bathroom, especially pale pink, is very flattering to the complexion. I love the combination of pale pink and pale green.
8 months ago ·
Monika Stark I like the brown/white and the yellow as the “color”...so classic and timeless. Not too fashionable ...still modern enough to stay in style for a while.
8 months ago ·
elisawalsh I like the white. It looks clean which is what I like in my bathrooms. The others are attractive but very trendy. :-)
8 months ago ·
triciajo I voted green because I love the contrast between the green and black. I love the mirrors and the knobs look like jewelry. I love the cabinets in the pink bath and the tile floors and light fixture in the white bath and the tile wall in the yellow bath. .
8 months ago ·
Virginia Butler Blue reminds me of the ocean and it's also spa like.
8 months ago · ·
Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc. PINK - even though I love the classic white and dark brown, and white with gray - this pink scheme is simply amazing - and, easy to change!
8 months ago · ·
CK HoffmanDesign RED - I love colored bathroom especially in the powder room which should be one of the most dramatic rooms in the home. I also love dark blue and chocolate. Attached is a photo of a powder room I faux painted. It has a dark red base color (a bit darker that what is shown in the photo), with 3 coats of glaze in bronze and gold. I'm very happy with the result and the clients love it too!
8 months ago · ·
njcook53 White! Lovely bathroom, a grand place to relax!
8 months ago ·
lauriann88 omg, I couldn't vote - they were ALL so beautifully done! So ultimately I don't think it's the color itself that matters, but how it is used. That being said, my least favorites were the yellow and the pink. My favorites were the black (so sleek and modern!) and the white (could relax for hours in that glorious tub under that gorgeous chandelier). But I just couldn't decide, and I also thought the green was a lovely shade, the green knobs were fabulous, and I loved the purple flower accent with it!
8 months ago ·
manhattansfinest White is the real deal for me ,its timeless ...quintessential bathroom style it will certainly get the ticks from your inlaws and winning votes from your friends...the other colour themes looks like fun ,however ,the fun usually never last.
8 months ago ·
ikwewe I find the blue the most relaxing. Love the double sinks, too. I have two different bathrooms to show you, both have shades of blue,one is in my vacation home.
8 months ago ·
ATP Designs If I had to choose one of these colors, it will be white (even though I love me a splash of color). Specially because the yellow, red, green & pink are too bright in the bathroom. I like my bathrom to be serene and white would be great with some accent pieces. If I were to choose outside of these choices, then may be some earthy tones on walls, possibly lighter colored tiles and counter top and darker cabinets. Warm & serene!
8 months ago ·
Urban Aesthetics I had to go with the pink because of the whole look of that bathroom. Great job! Otherwise I would have voted for the white bathroom.
8 months ago · ·
Liza Hausman Sounds like we need to run a "battle of the earthtones" poll! I found these colors too bold and I prefer a more spa-like feel, so had to go for the white and that fixture too @edubya - but I think softer version might be nice - or subtler
8 months ago · ·
Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. Green is great in a bathroom, especially with black accents.
8 months ago ·
Tammie Nguyen I love the white one because it has a clean feel :)
8 months ago ·
Annie Nozawa I'm a sucker for black walls in any room (voted for black, duh). BUT I also love when people make bold design choices in bathrooms. In a previous rental, I painted every wall of the tiny bathroom metallic silver, with tomato red accents (not recommended!)
8 months ago ·
fjcooper2002 While white is a clean color, as used in this bathroom it is too stark, pristine and boring. I need at least a splash of color somewhere....
8 months ago · ·
Reico Kitchen & Bath Blue is my favorite color in the bathroom as I am a beach and water person. While it was not the best blue-themed layout I have ever seen, I just can't help but be attracted to it. White was too safe a choice!
8 months ago · ·
katiejones79 i love a fresh green bathroom, but necessarily the pic you chose. :-/ i love the color green! :-)
8 months ago ·
The Design Firm I think all of these bathrooms are great! The white is classic, clean and elegant. The black is chic. The green has a lot of interest -- I really like the matching green hardware and the pop of purple the flowers add. The red is dramatic and I love the use of tile. The pink is fresh and fun. The blue has movement, from the tile to the shower curtain. But...my favorite is the yellow. I feel like the yellow bathroom combines several different styles together, giving the room interest and charm.
We have recently remodeled our bathroom at The Design Firm and it definitely illustrates our love of color in the bathroom.
8 months ago · ·
John Manchester The Black one is sheik and stylish!!!
8 months ago · ·
mindgames1978 Since I do not see any grey and this is just a bad example of black. I would have to say that I loved how the green one looks, although I just could not vote because I couldn't decide between the green and the pink. They both look nice. The rest I just couldn't see myself ever doing my bathroom like. So I would say pink or green.
7 months ago ·
Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath Love the serenity of the white bathroom and the free standing tub.
7 months ago · ·
olldroo Very hard to choose a colour when the style of a bathroom calls louder. However, the question is "which hue is me" so I would have to vote for the blue. Blue and water naturally go together to me, it always looks fresh and clean, but in this case how the blue has been used is not to my liking, there is just too much going on. I love the simplicity of how the black has been used, it is such a no-nonsense statement of colour but I wouldn't like it in a bathroom. so I would use the lovely cornflower shade from the blue bathroom wall on the black bathroom wall instead - a nice colour statement that looks fresh and clean.
7 months ago · ·
kharper789 I love the black, but I also love lots of color.
7 months ago ·
kharper789 Here's a picture of my bathroom.
7 months ago · ·
brianjess None of them! The white is too boring and safe. I felt like the rest of the colors were screaming at me. I've seen many, many bathrooms on this site that are much better choices.
7 months ago · ·
laurakatz5 Love the upscale feel of all the bathrooms but I would never use a 'urine' color in the bathroom. I like the boldness of the red one and the tranquility of the white/grey room.
7 months ago · ·
Sandra I love blue and white in a bath-feels heavenly to me. Not such of fan of this particular blue design-but I thought we were voting for color over style.
7 months ago ·
Gina Leitz I voted for the white but I too would need a splash of color whether it be in art or accessories. There were too many garish things about the other bathrooms for me to like them. I did love the light fixtures that went with the red bathroom.
7 months ago · ·
phizziwig I love the green because it is crisp, clean and fresh- something that I think I would love- but my eclectic nature keeps taking over!
7 months ago ·
jojogarlacz I am not a big BLUE lady, but, I adore the blue bathroom.....
7 months ago ·
marie59 I adore the red. With those exquisite light fittings it looks cosy, warm, but also sophisticated.
7 months ago ·
monika2024 Not a fan of bold/neon colors or modern/contemproary looks... the white is nice but looks too sterile and cold.
7 months ago · ·
tmhanner I love the white bathroom as it looks so bright and clean without looking stark. It has timeless style.
7 months ago ·
wendee I like blue in your choices, but I have orange and teal in my family bathroom and blue gray in my masterbath.
7 months ago ·
Chandani White!... though aqua would be nice, too!
7 months ago ·
olldroo Good one laurakatz5 - I call it "baby nappy yellow".
7 months ago ·
ApplianceLand Kitchen and Bath There should be an all of the above option for those of who like everything :)
7 months ago ·
teachptb Blue is soothing and several other colors go with it.
7 months ago ·
INSIDEOUT Modern and Traditional Ahhhhh love the spaaaaaa white. My fav bathroom color at home is metallic ballroom gold (by RL) brushed on with short, sweeping, twisting strokes including the ceiling.
7 months ago ·
stressfree6644 My favorite is the pink , the style is what speaks to me, and the other colors would also fit in this room for me. The other rooms just did not appeal to me, and the white one was too simple. I like to change my decor frequently and the pink room is more versatile, all I would have to do is change the paint color and accessories, and I'd have a new room.
7 months ago ·
csr1954 I would love a bathroom with the blues and greens of water and the sky. Currently my bathroom is yellow with beadboard paneling. I like it because it is light and bright but I am ready for a change.
7 months ago ·
Merry Memories I would go with three of them! LOL!
7 months ago ·
wendee My bathroom is peach taffy as an accent and seaseeker aqua with white tub/ shower, floor is white tile and dark vanity.
7 months ago ·
Studio NOO Design They're all nice, but I love the red !
7 months ago ·
Leslie Saul & Associates We love color in the bathroom, but also soft hues. It all depends on the size of the space and the personality of the person. See some of our bathrooms here:

7 months ago ·
atldebbi I just love color as you can see from my photos. Love them all.
7 months ago ·
jaxtheminx Do like most of the colours but the examples are UGLY and/or cold and impersonal. The white one would be first choice given the understated elegance of it.
7 months ago ·
sunnybrae The white bathroom is so clean and brings up the smell of white towels and sheets fresh off the clothes line.
7 months ago ·
olldroo Agree, sunnybrae, the only problem I have discovered is that I have just renovated my ensuite from 80s browns/apricots to fresh white and a soft brown rice colour and boy is it showing every bit of dirt, dust and fluff. I am cleaning it every day but enjoy doing it because it looks so good. Admittedly the area around it still looks like a construction zone, but I shudder now at how dirty the old bathroom could have been because the dirt and dust didn't show. It might be a lot more work but it is a lot easier to do and it feels so good to know it is really clean and shows it.
7 months ago ·
redheadf99 Not all that fond of any of them. However, if I had to choose, it would be the black one...... 2nd choice, the red. The white is pretty but boring. The pink is nice, but the style of the cabinets are boring white. I would never choose any of the rest.
7 months ago ·
momof5x I love the yellow and black one the rest of the tiling ( white and grey) tone it down nicely.

Our new home is presently nearing completion, I chose the following colour/design combination ( exact ) except that the top of sink area is not brown rather a greyish to match the floor tiling and the shapes of the double sinks are roundish which also defines the edge of sink. This is just the sink area- as rest wasn't completed at the time. It gives the colour etc clearly though.
5 months ago ·
Sign Up to comment
The content on this page is provided by Houzz and is subject to the Houzz terms of use, copyright and privacy policy.
Copyright claims: contact the Houzz designated agent.