But the right shade of white really shines in spaces that lack square footage.
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Pair it with brass accents and rich wood tones for a timeless and balanced feel.
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A rich, bold navy is a cool tone that is perfect for a moodynavy bathroom.
Pale gray paint shines in a small bathroom full of light.
Add complementary silver accents and contrastingpops of white.
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Paint walls and ceilings for an enveloping feel, or pair white wainscoting with a blackaccent wall.
Mirrors, metal fixtures, and a mix of lighting will bounce around light.
Try an energizing shade of wine red that will look luminous or moody depending on the light.
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Pair it with pink accents to create an uplifting Easter egg color palette.
It’s perfect for a small, sunny bathroom because it’s colorful without feeling overpowering.
Try it in a traditionalgray bathroomwith patterned tile flooring for something that’s positively classic.
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Pair with colorful bathroom tile and natural accents for an easy modern feel.
Pair dark green walls in small, modern bathroom with teak or bamboo accents and plush white towels.
Or use it with a textured plaster finish to complement a rustic stone sink.
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This cool, fresh color looks airy and bright in bathrooms with natural light or abundant ambient lighting.
Try it in classic space with traditional tile or a modern bathroom with all-white tile and chrome fixtures.
Pair dark greige with khaki or olive greens for an earthy, natural feel.
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It feels modern and sleek, and pairs well with gray marble floors or cool blue wall tile.
Because of its cool undertones, it can brighten and freshen even the smallest space.
Pair it with a wood and marble vanity and brass accents for amodern farmhousefeel.
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Paint suggestion:Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog
Orange Sherbet
Sherbet orange paint will glow in a small space.
Paint just the cabinets to add a touch of creamsicle-inspired orange to a neutral room.
Pair with crisp whites and brighter, deeper orange accents for a warm Palm Beach-inspired look.
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A light, warm gray works best in bathrooms with a little natural light.
The more light you have, the cooler the gray will appear.
Use it to make the ceilings of a narrow galley-style bathroom feel taller and airier.
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Pair it with colorful illustrated wallpaper to turn a powder room into a destination.
Balance it with crisp whites and patterned tiles in shades of blue for a timeless feel.
In addition to choosing a light color to brighten a small half bathroom, also look at your lighting.
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Select bright lighting with transparent shades to bring as much light into the space as possible.
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