Yellow can also be a smart choice if your bathroom lacks a window or skylight.
In a dark space, the color brightens, similar to natural sunlight.
Even in a bathroom that is flooded with natural light, yellow still has its benefits.
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Warm, buttery shades, for instance, can soften harsh afternoon light.
Ready to say hello to yellow?
The pastel color brings to mind desert hues, while the brown elements add depth and dimension.
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The overall effect is a peaceful-feeling oasis.
Accents in equally bold colors like Kelly green and orange make this an attention-grabbing bath on every level.
Light Yellow Wainscoting
Bring yellow bathroom walls to life with a mix of wainscoting and wallpaper.
Design byHome Ec./ Photo byEasterday Creative
This charming bathroom designed byWildbloom Studiofeatures light yellow wainscoting topped with a sweet mustard flower-print wallpaper.
We think you’ll agree: there’s no denying this room’s sunny disposition.
To avoid an overpowering amount of color, you’ll notice the firm only tiled one wall in yellow.
Wildbloom Studio
Contrasting white tile walls and a sage-colored ceiling help pare down the brightness.
In an eye-catching amber hue, it’s also incredibly stylish.
In this lively bath,DAG Designselected a bold lemon-colored sconce to accent the vanity area.
Blakely Interior Design/ Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This paper features a white sketch-like pattern which adds some visual energy and interest.
Cool Gray Details
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Yellow is an energetic color.
To tone it down just a touch, try teaming it with gray.
Design byMKCA/ Photo by Alan Tansy
As illustrated in this fun powder room designed byBlakely interior design, the two colors complement each other beautifully.
Just be sure to add in some white elements to act as a bridge between the two colors.
Rolling out a floral chintz wallpaper on the upper portion of the walls makes the space feel intentionally eccentric.
Julie Rootes Interiors/ Photo by Christopher Stark
Old World Fixtures
Ashley Montgomery Design
Yes, we know yellow is fun.
But can it ever feel Old World?
If this delightful bath designed byAshley Montgomery Designis any indication, the answer is yes.
Design byMKCA/ Photo by Alan Tansy
Ochre, goldenrod, or mustard will all work beautifully.
In this fun bath, mustard-colored tiles naturally complement maple-paneled walls, producing a monochromatic look that’s retro-feeling.
A focus on basic shapes and flat finishes enhances this room’s modernity.
DAG Design/ Photo by Sarah Winchester Studios
Consider a similar approach if you want to recreate the visual power of this bathroom in your home.
Choose a Terrazzo with yellow chips to make walls in the same color a natural fit.
Try teaming this exuberant color with copper or rose gold elements.
Design byThe Yellow Brick Home/ Photo by Kim Vargo
Marigold’s orange undertones will play perfectly into either.
Flecks of Gold
Home by Polly
Gold is essentially a metallic take on yellow.
In this bath, basic black-and-white elements come to life with the addition of a gold-flecked wallpaper.
Design byLiz Caan & Co./ Photo by Eric Roth
The paper warms up the room, transforming it from a classic bath into an out-of-the-ordinary one.
Martha O’Hara Interiors/ Photo by Troy Thies
Design byKristina Crestin Design/ Photo byJames R. Salomon Photography
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2to5 Design/ Photo by Werner Straube
Ashley Montgomery Design
Design by Lotte Meister atThe Stylebulance
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