White bathroom: pros and cons, design options

Today, a white bathroom is the dream of many young families. White looks rich, hygienic and can be combined with almost all other shades. In this article, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of white bathrooms, as well as familiarize yourself with the successful design options for such rooms.

Bathrooms where white is the primary color have both pros and cons. They should be considered when choosing certain models of furniture and decorative elements.

Positive points.

• Increase in area... White color allows you to visually increase the space - it automatically pushes the walls apart and creates the feeling of high ceilings.

• Lighting. The bathroom, made in white, does not need intense lighting.

• Hygiene... The snow-white color is considered the color of health, purity and freshness.

• Purity. Increased humidity in bathrooms leads to constant evaporation of moisture, which lays down on the walls and furniture of the room with streaks. If the bathroom is made in white, these stains are less noticeable.

• Solidity. Despite its neutrality and simplicity, white color looks very laconic and rich in the correct decoration and competent furniture design.

• Accents. To freshen up a white bathroom, there is no need to change furniture or paint the walls a different color. There will be enough and a few fresh accents in the form of bright towels, rugs, paintings and other interior elements.

• Versatility. White is an excellent choice for any style. It can be successfully used in classics and elegantly fit into minimalism or modern.

• Relaxation. Scientists have long proven that neutral white helps the eyes relax from strain, stimulates the brain and encourages positive thoughts.

White also has its negative qualities, due to which darker or uneven shades are preferred to this color.

• "Sanitary" effect. Some people associate light-colored walls and furniture with hospital beds and wards. Indeed, cold and snow-white shades of white are capable of evoking not particularly pleasant associations, however, today there are many methods of dealing with this effect.
• Markingness. On the snow-white furniture and the walls of the bathroom, any, even minor, dark specks are noticeable. These can be traces of shampoo, gel, toothpaste or lipstick. Usually, in such cases, problem areas of the wall are painted over, and the bathroom itself is subjected to regular sanitary cleaning.

Depending on what goals the owner of the apartment pursues and what style he is trying to maintain, different shades of white can be used in the design of the bathroom. If the snow-white cold tones can really look too "sanitary", then the cream or beige shades of white will immediately give the bathroom more coziness.

If the basis of the bathroom design is precisely a creamy white or golden white color, in such an interior decor elements of completely different colors can be used - from brown and orange to purple. If you are going to use bluish or gray shades of white, here the decor should consist exclusively of elements of the same shade. The same goes for reddish and greenish whites.

White in the bathroom can look different in different color combinations. TOThe ontrust of color will allow the snow-white bathroom to sparkle with new colors.

• Black and white. This option is one of the most common today. He envisions adding black décor elements to the background of white walls and furniture in the form of dark rugs, checkerboard floor tiles and black towels.

• White and red. Red accents in a white bathroom symbolize passion, desire. The most successful is the use of deep reds or glossy decorative elements.

• White and blue. The soft shades of blue in the bathroom will soothe the background color and create a “nautical” atmosphere. Blue mosaic tiles, curtains and blue bathroom accessories are actively used as decorative elements. To complement the look, decorative seashells or large smooth pebbles can be placed on the shelves in such a bathroom.

• White-green. In bathrooms with this color scheme, it is always white that dominates. The overload of green components makes the eyes very tired, and the composition of the room is lost. Usually tiles along the shower stall or bathtub are decorated with green. Plus, green and white well-lit bathrooms look great with green tile designs.

• Gray-white... This combination can be used in absolutely any style solution, however, it is most often found in minimalism or high-tech style.In the most frequent cases, the floor and furniture in such bathrooms remain light, and one (or two at once) of the side walls is painted gray.

When choosing furniture and sanitary ware for the bathroom, you can focus on both pure white models (which certainly will not create an unpleasant contrast) and brighter and more contrasting interior elements. The most important factor when choosing furniture for a bathroom is the availability of free space. If you have a large bathroom at your disposal, you can choose absolutely any furniture options.

For example, cast-iron and acrylic bathtubs (with or without a screen), as well as copper, gilded or silver-plated chandelier frames, are successfully combined with light shades.

If you have a small bathroom (or if you live in a "Khrushchev"), the choice of furniture here is very limited. You should immediately abandon massive shower cabins, huge chandeliers and convex furniture. When choosing a hot tub, it is best to opt for corner and combined models with a deep tray.

Additional space can be saved by using functional side tables with built-in sinks. Of the chandeliers, it is better to choose built-in or overhead flat options. When choosing a color for furniture and bathroom fixtures, always focus on the existing color background of the room. Try to match the decor elements of those colors that are already present in your bathroom.

If initially a snow-white bathroom can seem incredibly attractive and beautiful, then over time, the identity of the color scheme can get a little boring. In this case, you can resort to creating bright and contrasting accents that will dilute the white color in the bathroom. Below are modern ideas for bright accents in the bathroom.

• Colors. The easiest option, if you want to freshen up a room, is to play with shades of furniture, tiles or walls. As an example - a white font against the background of a bright shower stall or a black and white tile mosaic on one of the side walls. The only thing worth remembering is not to overload the room with a lot of different colors. The features of the combination of white with individual colors have already been mentioned above.

• Material texture... If you want to keep an exceptionally light background in your bathroom, but still want to refresh the appearance of the room, an excellent option would be to use finishing materials with different textures, sizes and surfaces. Mosaic inserts, ceramics, stone or tiles of different sizes with discreet patterns or designs can look great here.

• Decor. Small items such as a vase of flowers, rugs, curtains, decorative colored shelves, unusual laundry baskets or original designed mirrors can become a real compositional center in a bright bathroom.

• Plants. A living pot with a moisture-loving green plant is a great addition to a bathroom with natural light. Natural greenery on a white background always looks advantageous and refreshes the appearance of the room.

White color in the design of bathrooms can influence the selection of accompanying furniture in different ways, depending on the chosen stylistic solution.

• Scandinavian and minimalism. A large number of decorative elements are unacceptable for these sophisticated styles. Here, in a white bathroom, compositions of tiles and wood will look harmonious. Rich woody or pastel blues are used as a complementary color to white. These styles require high-quality point lighting for all elements of the room.

• Country. In this style, the main color is best combined with reds, oranges or greens. Natural plants and wooden furniture with wicker legs will look very harmonious in this style. This style does not like uniformity of color, and therefore patterns and prints on slabs and floors can be actively used here.

• Art Deco and Classics. It is assumed that in a white bathroom in classic and art deco styles, all furniture and plumbing will be of the highest quality. Gold and silver elements are actively used here, as well as glossy surfaces, which are simply gorgeous in combination with white.

The design of the bathroom takes into account a number of subtleties and important points that not every owner can pay attention to.

• Avoid using exclusively white shades in your bathroom. Try to use different shades of white or contrasts to refresh and soften the background color of the room. Here lighting can also help you - if the room is evenly lit with a slightly dim light, the effect of excessive sterility will disappear.

• Try not to overload the room with decorative elements (especially decor of different styles) - this will destroy the compositional center of the room and will distract attention from the chosen style solution.

• When choosing 2 or 3 colors for decorating a bathroom, keep in mind that one of them should be the main one, and the other two should be additional. A 50/50 ratio is not recommended in this case.

• To visually increase the area of ​​a small bathroom, the side walls, as well as the ceiling, should be painted in light colors. Also, furniture with a glossy finish or mirrors will show themselves perfectly here - they will reflect the light from the chandelier and create a sense of volume.

• After painting the walls in the bathroom, do not throw away excess paint - it may be needed in the near future if the walls of your bathroom get dirty with something. If your paint is not intended for rooms with high humidity, the walls should be additionally treated with a water-repellent solution.

Below you can see beautiful examples of white bathrooms in different styles.

• A bright classic-style bathroom with all its appearance speaks of the wealth and sophistication of its owner. An indispensable element of this style is silver and gilding.

• White color is the main shade of such a style solution as minimalism, and therefore light bathrooms in this style look as attractive as possible.

• Country-style bathrooms don't feel particularly cozy with a neutral color like white, but they can also look great under certain conditions.

See below for ideas and tips for creating a white bathtub design.