If you want to make a design statement, consider bringing tiles part-way up the wall to create a wainscoting effect. You can embrace this technique whether you choose colourful or more understated tiles. Opting for partial tiling allows for the introduction of colour on the wall which can be refined and broken up by white or neutral tiles. The impact can be as strong or as minimal as you like, depending on the height of the tiling. In the bathroom below, we ‘ve introduced just a hint of baby pink to soften and add femininity to this industrial, vintage bathroom. Metro tiles – similar to the ones used in this project – have featured in many of our designs over the last couple of years and are a faultless choice if you want to achieve a truly timeless look.

Feature Walls

Picture or feature walls are a more unique way of injecting colour into your space. They’re also a fantastic way of bringing your own personality to your design. Like patterned tiling, a picture wall provides the flexibility to be exuberant or more delicate depending on your tastes. More flamboyant patterned wallpaper can be very dramatic, creating an impressive & unforgettable look for your bathroom. The textured picture wall below brings a touch of sub-Saharan Africa straight into our client’s Sussex home.

Bathroom Furniture

Freestanding bathtubs have long been associated with luxury and sophistication and continue to remain popular in 2020. The blue bath in the master bathroom below perfectly complements the beautiful black and white tiles. With a vast range of colors and tub shapes & sizes to choose from, there are now more options than ever before when it comes to including a freestanding bathtub in your design.

Vanity units are another great feature to introduce an accent colour into a space. This opulent and alluring lilac double vanity unit subtly enhances the depth of colour in the muted grey tiling, drawing your eye through the room. Vanity units in sophisticated darker colours make for stunning bathroom features whilst not overpowering the design.

In addition to traditionally practical bathroom furniture, other soft furnishings such as armchairs or benches can be introduced to add colour and texture as well as providing an opportunity to express your personality and showcase your favourite design pieces.

Accessories

Other elements of your bathroom to consider when looking to introduce colour include heated towel rails. A flash of colour here can be a really contemporary and unique way to include your accent colour.

Likewise, inbuilt shelving alcoves provide an excellent opportunity to use colour in a really bespoke way. Consider using a bolder colour for a more contemporary look or, alternatively, opt for something more subtle with mosaic tiles to add timeless character to your bathroom.

Further items to embellish and increase the vibrancy of your space include artwork and houseplants, both of which have been highly popular bathroom additions over the last couple of years. Introducing houseplants creates an urban oasis bursting with life when contrasted with minimal industrial features. Adding houseplants to a warm, natural-toned space will bring a calming energy to your bathroom.