30 Best Bathroom Paint Colors Designers Love in 2024

It doesn’t get more versatile than soft gray walls to ensure that a bathroom’s decorative pieces, like wooden stools and patterned rugs, steal the show. Read more on the different grays that never go out of style on Boxwood Avenue.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray

For a cozy vibe, deck out your powder room in this deep red shade from Farrow & Ball. The warm hue, called Preference Red, is particularly striking when paired with white accents and antique pieces.

Try Farrow & Ball’s Preference Red

This vibrant color works well in small bathrooms (vanities are perfect!), especially if your goal is to create a retro-inspired look. Pair the refreshing shade with wallpaper in a complementary pattern and cherry wood accents for a picture-perfect setup.

Try Farrow & Ball’s Blue Ground

The warm undertones of this coral pigment steal the show in this bathroom layout. Using the same color for the trim and moldings — a designer-approved trick — brings even more style to the space.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Coral Glow

Here’s a pick for those who love charcoal colors but want an option that can make even more of an impact. This red-based black from Farrow & Ball is a no-fail choice for achieving a contemporary or bohemian vibe in a bathroom. Temper the hue with white for visual contrast.

Try Farrow & Ball’s Paean Black

A bright shade of yellow creates the illusion of light in any windowless bathroom. Pairing the color with white makes the overall room an uplifting oasis.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Banana Yellow

Short on space? Mirrors on top of white-washed siding does the trick. The reflections create a “window” on any wall, nipping that cramped feeling in the bud.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Pure White

Photo by: Cody Ulrich