Statement Bathroom Paint Trends 2025
How colourful should your bathroom be? The answer comes down to a few ideas – the colour palette of your home, your personal style, and how you want the space to make you feel.
It might slip our minds, but colour psychology seeps into our everyday lives, and the monochromes and greys of colder weather might be a call to fetch your paintbrush.
In early December, we discover Pantone’s Colour of the Year, a giant influence on the colour trends for 2025, and trusted prediction of ‘what’s in’. Until then, we have a range of insights from top paint brands and colour psychologists, with their projections for the next twelve months. It’s looking like the forecast for 2025 entails a mix of nostalgic, natural browns, dusty blues and sunny yellows. From cosy retreats to bold personal statements, let's explore how these trending colours can transform your bathroom.
Earthy New Neutrals
Our connection to nature continues to influence bathroom design in 2025, but with an elevated twist. Gone are stark, arguably boring, beiges – today's earthy colours draw inspiration from raw clay, sun-baked terra cotta, and mineral-rich soils. There's a retro feel to the neutrals we’re loving on our way into the new year, bursting with nostalgia and warmer tones.
The modern, white on white bathroom trend is well-loved, but looking ahead, we’re longing for deeper, soulful shades. Think pebbled beaches, autumnal woodland walks and golden hour. Colours that comfort and create moments of bathroom calm are taking centre stage, and with the overwhelming sense that we are living through troubling times, paint that inspires personal reflection and relaxation is becoming increasingly popular.
Lick, ‘Taupe 03 Soho Roc House Matt’
Lick, ‘Red 01 Matt’
Expect ‘a resurgence of cosy, retro colour palettes inspired by past decades’, as detailed by paint specialists and decorating movement Lick. Their shade ‘Taupe 03 Soho Roc House Matt’ with its grey-red undertones and burnt ‘Red 01 Matt’ are equally striking and soft. As we’re seeing in bathroom style, Lick’s team suggests that there's been a definitive move away from minimalist, white decor towards ‘spaces that burst with colour, comfort and character’. It's time to embrace what's homely, rather than what’s predictable.
With Dulux’s launch of three new, inspiring colour palettes, we have ‘A Human Colour Story’ - colours like the gentle, stone grey ‘Slow Living’ and deep mocha, ‘Saddle Brown’ draw us in. Whilst trending bathroom interior used to mean striking, white gloss showrooms, we’re seeing a shift of perspective to what brings peace and serenity.
Reducing stress and anxiety, colour psychology is the power of 2025’s earthy palette. These shades bring nature indoors and are tranquil and cocooning, offering a grounding presence to your bathroom while maintaining sophistication. Neutrals, like cotton, work well with plenty of natural light, where they shift subtly throughout the day, creating an ever-changing ambience in your bathroom. Pair them with natural materials like bamboo, limestone tiles, or earth-toned furniture to enhance their organic appeal. For added depth, consider incorporating textured wallpaper or tiles in complementary colours.
Dusty Blues
2025's interpretation of blue brings us into calmer waters with dusty, delicate hues that bridge the gap between grey and blue. These shades, reminiscent of morning mist, rural rivers and moments of calm, offer a fresh take on the traditional bathroom palette whilst maintaining timeless appeal.
Blue is often a bolder colour, but when stripped down, it soothes and heals. Shades like slate and powder blue are classics, especially when used as all-over colour on walls and vanities and basin units. Farrow & Ball know a dusty blue by heart – their shade Selvedge is a stunning in-between of the sea and sky.
These blues create a sense of serenity without feeling cold, particularly when warmed up with brass fixtures or natural wood elements. They're especially effective in making smaller bathrooms feel more spacious, and whilst bright, they refrain from being overpowering. Lick’s ‘Blue 04’ can expand any bathroom, as a colour that acts as a subtle accent whilst still bringing character to your space. A colour drench, using a powder blue to completely coat your walls and ceiling, will create an enveloping feel, for the most calming nighttime rituals.
Another to try is one of Benjamin Moore’s colour trends ‘Stained Glass’, a teal with strong blue undertones and a deep, powdery matt finish. The variations of blue shades for your bathroom are endless, but there’s something special about its oceanic, ethereal quality that can transform a space. Plus, they’re perfect to pair with neutrals. That is, if you’re planning for a bathroom that’s comfortable, classic and chic.
Be Yourself Bolds
With Dulux's Colour of the Year announced as ‘True Joy’, a strong and creative yellow with a hint of mustard, the urge for self-expression through interior design continues to grow. ‘In times like these, there’s a desire to break free, press reset and welcome in the new’, says the team at Dulux. Yellow, in its boldest form, ‘fills spaces with optimism, pride and imagination to help people move forward’.
Your bathroom, most likely one of the smaller spaces in your home, is the best place to experiment with brighter paints, be it a sunny yellow or something richer. If you’re used to decorating with simpler or minimalist colours, a statement shade like COAT’s ‘Faded Red’, part of their recently launched collaboration with Stacey Dooley, is certain to be the centre of attention. Striking yet inviting, this shade is toned down for a daring red, but brings personality, luxury and warmth to your space.
We see a lot of paint trends that adjust and change over the years, but nature-inspired shades stay put. Refreshing, buttery yellows found in sunrises and sands, volcanic reds and vibrant moss greens connect you to the outside world from the comfort of indoors. Whilst bolder colours can be deemed audacious and ‘out there’, we think they’re brave.
When painting with bold colours, there are a few handy things to remember. Explore matching tiles, use sparingly for feature walls, or embrace it and soak your space. Try to test paint samples at different times throughout the day, to get a true feel of your favourite shade. Consider the lighting scheme of your bathroom and the hues of your bulbs – could a more orange or dimmer light alter the finished look? Perhaps pair your statement paints with contrasting fixtures in black or white, and incorporate natural materials like stone, wood and copper to ground your colours.
There you are — some of the key colour trends that are likely to shape bathroom design in 2025. Searching for more bathroom inspiration? Follow us on Instagram @thebathhousewigston for more bathroom ideas. Or Pin design ideas by visiting our bathrooms Pinterest page. We add new bathroom ideas every week.
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