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Blue Bathroom Ideas

Harriet Goodacre Harriet Goodacre

December 13, 2023

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Bright blue tiled bathroom with a matching sink unit, contrasted with a brown painted door

Add charm and personality with our blue bathroom ideas. Typically seen as cold and clinical, we show you how to use blue in different ways to create the ultimate modern blue bathroom. With seven amazing blue bathrooms to take inspiration from, we’ll provide you with some easy tips on creating a more inviting bathroom for you, your family, and your guests.

Mismatched Tiles

Using lots of different tiles, especially in a smaller space like a bathroom, can be a little overwhelming however, using mismatched tiles in a similar blue tone will provide textural interest as well as helping to zone your space. This works well if you have an awkwardly shaped bathroom or a larger room that feels a little sparse and fragmented.

This navy bathroom is quite dark but the different surface textures of the tiles help lift the scheme by bouncing around the natural light, whilst making a feature out of the walk-in shower. For the shower area, why not go a little eclectic with a cool pattern like Capello with its inky blue toned star pattern. You could continue this tile onto the floor to create a seamless effect, or you could opt for a dark mosaic like Shapes Hexagon.
Dark blue bathroom with contrasting chequer tiles on the shower wall

Classical Touches

If you’re not keen on a blue bathroom tile design, then maximise your walls by adding classic looking panelling to most of the walls. For a modern blue bathroom ensure you go for thin beading and more contemporary blue tiles to counteract the more classic feeling sanitary ware and muted colour palette.

The blue Principle tile would work really well in this scheme as it blurs the line between classic and modern thanks to its deep colour and smooth mottled finish. For a traditional finish opt for marble on the floor, for a modern twist make it a blue veined faux marble like Torrano. Alternatively, create a style juxtaposition by using a concrete effect tile on the floor.
The Kelham Loft Crimson tile in a bathroom paired with a green sink cabinet.

Marble Luxe

When opting for a dark navy bathroom and a mass coverage of colour you create a cosy and inviting space however it can make a room feel smaller. To counteract this, opt for a lighter coloured floor and a different tile format or laying pattern to help create the illusion of width. Here they’ve opted for a hexagon shape but a smaller rectangular tile in a herringbone would work even better.

The touch of marble elevates the room whilst breaking up the lighter floor thanks to its intricate grey veining. When choosing a marble, we’d advise choosing a white based tile if you have white sanitary ware as it will then create a nicer flow across the room.

Recreate this whole look with Dulux’s Sapphire Salute on the walls, Novene Carrara Hexagon Mosaic on the floor and the Matrix Heritage Blue tile in the glossy finish for your shower walls.
Dark blue painted bathroom with a hexagon marble tiled floor

Blue Thread

You may have heard of the ‘red thread’ this is where you create a theme that flows from room to room to create continuity in your interior. It can be something substantial like the architecture, the use of wood or something as simple as a colour. Here they’ve used blue tiles in their en suite to carry on the blue accents found in their bedroom.

Smaller spaces, like an en suite bathroom, are a great place to experiment with your interior taste, these fabulously glossy yet rustic tiles soften the contrast between the light and dark surfaces in such a small space. On the floor, we’d suggest an XL tile to avoid having too many grout lines, something grey and matt like Lakestone would work well in contrast to the Zellica Ink Blue tiles on the wall.
Rustic blue wall tiles in a neutral compact bathroom

Night Sky

If you don’t want to redecorate your entire bathroom then upgrading your ceiling could be a great option. We’re in love with this night sky wallpaper featured on the top third of the wall and carried onto the ceiling. When

recreating the look, we’d opt for a softer border tile as the black feels a little harsh against the vibrant blue of the wallpaper. Metro White tiles paired with a grey capping piece would work well, alternatively you could opt for a flat box trim which would feel more contemporary depending on the style of your bathroom.
Night sky star wallpaper on the ceiling in a white tiled bathroom

Pattern Envy

It doesn’t have to be the walls that make a statement, introduce a vibrant pattern on the floor and then pull out the colours to decorate the rest of your space. Complete the look with a painted roll top bath and delicate wood panelling on the walls. To soften the look, without making it too feminine, add in neutral linen blinds and clean fluffy towels. You can then pull the look together with some well-chosen artwork to add further personality and fun.
Heavily patterned floor tile in a calming heritage bathroom

Opposing Textures

A great way to add interest into a space is to add layers of texture, this could include differing shades of blue in paint, tiles and furniture but you can also use different surface finishes to get the same feel.

Here they’ve used a zellige style tile in the shower and contrasted the high gloss sheen with a matt white marble. To carry on the blue, choose a painted roll top bath or paint a wooden sink unit to tie the look together.
Glossy zellige tiles contrasted with honed marble tiles in a heritage bathroom

Contrasting Patterns

If you want to achieve texture without mixing tones then this light shade of uplifting blue is the perfect choice as the Flute tile features a 3D reeded texture. You can then emphasise this by using the tile in different laying patterns around the room, distinguishing them using different grout colours. For example, the walls in this compact bathroom are tiled in a horizontal herringbone with a more subtle grey grout and the bath panel is tiled in a horizontal stacked pattern using a contrasting grout colour.
Reeded blue tile in a herringbone laying pattern

What colours go with blue tiles in a bathroom?

When choosing your colour scheme, it’s really important to consider the orientation and size of your room as well as the feeling you want to achieve. Then, it’s all about choosing the right tone of blue (and the undertone of your other colours).

Typically for brighter south facing rooms you want to choose lighter tonal shades of blue, and when combined with white it will have a timeless watery feel to it. If you’re looking to add in pops of vibrant colour then a blue with a green undertone will work best, they will help make your blue feel warmer. For those rooms with minimal day light, then opt for a darker shade that feels warm and cocooning.

It’s also important to consider your lighting as this will also affect the colour of your paint from day to night.

Once you get the shade of blue right, accompanying colours can vary from purples, reds and pinks to greens, yellows and browns. We love an eggshell blue with a dark chocolate brown!

Here’s some great examples of colour combos that you can apply to any room of the home.

Interiors using blue and complementary colour schemes

Been inspired to incorporate blue into your bathroom? Check out our range of blue bathroom tiles.

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