It’s a busy room in any home and one that dates quickly. If you are bored with the colour scheme or your bathroom is starting to look tired, your bathroom is one of the most essential rooms in your house, says style director Louise Hilsz, who shares how to create the inviting and relaxing spa-worthy space we all deserve.
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Navy
Navy might not just be the new black; it could be the new neutral. This stormy tone gives a well-balanced blend of richness and intensity. It can turn a drab room into a vibrant, exciting space while creating a serene oasis in your bathroom. This deep blue hue gives you endless possibilities for creating a classic look you'll love for years.
Sage
The colour of soothing sage has significantly impacted interior design in the past 12 months. It’s also a staple in bathroom decor. Sage represents a sense of security, stability, balance, and harmony—all qualities we want to feel at the start and end of each day. For most New Zealanders, this shade of green helps reflect the colour of nature and works beautifully with natural woods, as well as accents of gold and sandstone.
Resene Bach paint available from Resene ColorShops. ELEMENTI Bare Concrete Vessel Basin Square Basin, $1239, from Mico. Città Segment Mirror, $220. Assembly Label Bath Mat, $35.
Sand
Most of us would call this colour beige, but we call it sand. It's a staple neutral, warmer than white, cooler than cream, and earthy like sand. It may have a reputation for being safe or dull, but this chameleon colour can be chic and timeless. It’s also the perfect shade as a backdrop to textured tiles or finishes like brushed gold or metallic fittings.
Resene Quarter Colins Wicket paint available from Resene ColorShops. ELEMENTI Bare Concrete Vessel Basin Pattern in Nutmeg, $1325. Tile Warehouse Lume Pink Gloss Tiles. Coco Republic Glass Rod Wall Sconce, $835.
Pastel Blue
Pastel blue comes in various shades, from duck egg to baby. It becomes a standout neutral once matched with bold feminine shades like orange and pink. Bathrooms are typically small and closed off from the rest of the house, so this room is an excellent opportunity to create a wow factor with colours you might not otherwise use together anywhere in your home.
Resene Mata Hari Wallpaper Collection 37860-2 available from Resene ColorShops. MOR Boutique Lychee Flower Hand & Body Wash, $44. Lifely Klaudia Mirror, $699. Resene Longitude paint available from Resene ColorShops.
Brick
Brick is famous for adding a vintage or rustic aesthetic to your home, and this reddish paint shade has excited interior designers worldwide. Warm and inviting, it’s the perfect shade for a bathroom, and while it can add an earthy vibe, it’s also incredibly luxurious.
Resene Fire paint available from Resene ColorShops. Bianca Lorenne Hand Towel - Chekka Clay, $35. Amanda Alexander Jumbo Cheetah Candle, $149. PLUMBLINE Ovo Vessel Basin 580mm Brick, $1499.
Refresh the essential room in your home.