Sure, you could spend monthsand thousands of dollarson a bathroom remodel, but why not simply transform your bathroom with a coat of paint? Bathroom color ideas abound, and the spaces are the perfect place to play with paint, which can stand up to splashes and steam better than wallpaper. The color you choose can really set the tone for the entire design and the finished space, whether you go for a bright jewel-box feel or a light and serene retreat. Further, bathroom design is oftentimes difficult to spice up given the limited amount of space available for decor, so paint is of the utmost importance. Check out the bathroom color ideas below for plenty of inspiration to get you started.Photo: Lance Gerber1/36Cherry RedA bright cherry red makes an undeniable statement in any room but is particularly unexpectedand impactfulin a bathroom. In a Pasadena home, designer Leah Ring of Los Angelesbased Another Human incorporated glossy Heath Ceramic tiles in Campari Red on the lower half of the wall and installed a coordinating toile de jouy wallpaper by Cole & Son above.Photo: Rachel Smith2/36PeachThe perfect middle ground between pink and orange, soft peach adds warmth to a bathroom and can be a unique alternative to deeper neutrals such as taupe or beige. In the playful peachy bathroom of a London home by Owl Design, a curved tadelakt, or Moroccan plaster, wall conceals the shower and sets the tone for the space.Photo: Brittany Ambridge3/36EmeraldLike their precious namesakes, jewel tones add drama and a sense of luxury, and this emerald green bathroom is proof. AD PRO Directory designer Peti Lau coated the walls of a Hollywood Hills bathroom with emerald green Venetian plaster paint to compliment the rooms vintage tile. Lau added drama by painting the tin ceiling a glossy black.Photo: Michael Sinclair4/36MochaMocha Mouse, Pantones 2025 color of the year, is a sophisticated variation of earthy brown that works as well in a bathroom as it does in a dining or living room. Maddux Creative added depth and complimented the free-standing copper tub by incorporating three shades of the hue on the tadelakt plaster walls, floor, and vanities of an en suite bathroom in a London home.Photo: Haris Kenjar5/36Orchid PinkAD PRO Directory designer Heidi Caillier made tile the star of this bathroom in a home on Fox Island in Washington state. Solid Fireclay tiles in a soft, romantic shade of orchid pink balance out the detailed pattern of the terra-cotta tiles on the lower wall and floor, acting almost as a neutral.Photo: Sean Litchfield6/36PlumA deep shade of purple, such as plum, can add drama to a bathroom. In the Art Decoinspired bathroom of a Brookline, Massachusetts, home, designer Cecilia Casagrande of Bostons Casagrande Studio lined the shower in plum ceramic tiles and painted the bathroom vanity in Farrow & Balls Brinjal paint.Photo: Jen Trahan7/36Off-WhiteA soft off-white feels clean and classic without the starkness of a bright white. Los Angelesbased designer Alex Yeske, a member of the AD PRO Directory, painted the walls of a Cooperstown, New York, bathroom in Farrow & Balls Schoolhouse White and used a muted shade of blue on the trim for contrast.Photo: Yoshihiro Makino8/36MustardLos Angelesbased AD PRO Directory firm And And And Studio doesnt design boring bathrooms, and this mustard yellow space is no exception. The firm painted the walls and vanity in the cheery statement hue and used a coordinating grout to take the look delightfully over the top.Photo: Anna Stathaki9/36RoseA deep pinkish-red, rose offers a sophisticated take on the hue that often appears in juvenile spaces. Designer Lizzie Green used rose zellige tiles to add instant warmth to the bathroom of a North London town house and chose fabrics for the Roman shades and sconces that would compliment the striking color.Photo: Kasia Gatkowska10/36Orange sherbetThough some orange tones may be overpowering, orange sherbet can provide a welcome spark to a space. When Job Smeets of Studio Job put a carnival-like spin on an Amsterdam penthouse, he didnt bother toning things down in the bathroom.Photo: Oberto Gili11/36Bright whiteThis classic shade creates a crisp look and reflects light, which helps small bathrooms feel just a little bit bigger. Choose a hue that matches your tile and bath furnishings to keep the look cohesive. Here, a true white brightens a bathroom in Marthas Vineyard.Photo: Frank Frances12/36Seafoam greenThis country estate designed by Sheila Bridges leans traditional and shows just how spirited that style can be. Seafoam green half-wall tiling commands a rather petite guest bathroom, and even if tiling and a full-scale remodel isnt in the cards for your project, the space proves how wonderfully the color can transform a room.Photo: Matthieu Salvaing13/36Dark tealPlenty of interior designers talk about creating jewel-box moments with bathrooms, but designer J.J. Martin took this principle to new heights in her own Milan apartment. Her vintage necklace collection lines the bathroom wall painted in dark teal, one of the best colors if youre hoping for a moody space.Photo: William Waldron14/36PinkPink creates a flattering glow and feeling of warmth in a bathroom. Pairing it with white or black, as Jamie Drake did in his Manhattan primary bath, keeps the space looking modern rather than girly.Photo: Eric Piasecki15/36RustThough orange can be quite a bold color for a bathroom, never mind a powder room, this persimmon-y shade is just the thing to complement this Macaubas Gold quartzite vanity custom made by the apartments designer, Bruce Bierman. Keeping the color palette neutral beyond the walls and the vanity ensures that this space sticks the landing.Photo: Francis Amiand16/36BlackNothing adds contrast and drama quite like black. Pair the dark shade with white for a graphic look thats still bright, or go bold and create a moody space by pairing it with darker hues. Here, designer Laura Gonzalez used black to highlight the woodwork in the bathroom of a Paris apartment.Photo: Pieter Estersohn17/36YellowA sunny yellow adds a cheerful and playful vibe to even out a more traditional bathroom. This bright marigold shade, which designer Katie Ridder used in her Millbrook, New York, home, is energetic yet classic thanks to the white trim. This is a color that will help you wake up in the morning!Photo: Pieter Estersohn18/36Blue-grayBlue-gray has a bit more depth than pale gray or powder blue, but its still serene. Here, Thom Filicia used a Benjamin Moore paint to cover the beadboard walls and ceilings in the bathroom of a lake house.Photo: Patrick Cline19/36Mint greenA soft and minty green sets a tranquil tone in the room and evokes the calm of nature. Designer Sasha Bikoff painted a clients bathroom in a cool green to make the space feel larger and capture the look of an Italian villa.Photo: Pieter Estersohn20/36Warm whiteCreamy whites with warm undertones can make darker spaces feel less stark and create the feel of a calming retreat. Here, in a home designed by Carrier & Co., soft white walls are accentuated by marble floors and metallic accents in a Long Island bath.Photo: Matthieu Salvaing; Styling: Carolina Irving21/36Cobalt blueFew color combinations are as iconic as blue and white. The classic duo looks fantastic in a bath, where cobalt blue and crisp white can brighten the space. Pierre Sauvage added extra drama by using a high-gloss finish in his Paris bathroom.Photo: Durston Saylor22/36GoldAll-white cabinetry and fixtures line this bathroom by interior designers Cullman & Kravis, but a gold ceiling and gold accents steal the show. The shining gold ceiling is a particularly nice touch and offers a bather a particularly luxe view while taking a soak.Photo: William Abranowicz23/36Tomato redPlenty of bathrooms aim to be as subdued as possible, but for those who are intrigued by the idea of a bold bathroom, bright red is a perfect pick. In one of the bathrooms Kate Rheinstein Brodsky designed, she opted to add the more commanding color to the floor, balancing the room so it doesnt feel too dominated by its pointed ceiling.Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna24/36Bright greenA light green makeover by designers Luke Edward Hall and Duncan Campbell gave this bathroom a one-of-a-kind retro vibe. Whether or not youre ready to commit to a light green ceiling and light green walls, this spaces well-placed window shows how useful an abundance of natural light can be whenever youre exploring more daring color ideas. Paneling on the wall above the bathtub adds texture.Photo: Eric Piasecki25/36Aqua blueOcean hues instantly create a spa-like space. The pale blue-green works well in modern and traditional spaces, such as this French chteau renovated by Timothy Corrigan.Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna26/36Light grayGray is as on-trend for the bathroom as it is for the rest of the home. The soft and sophisticated shade looks great with white bathtubs and sinks, and can highlight the natural beauty of marble floors or tile, as seen here in a Daniel Sachsdesigned space.Photo: Ricardo Labougle27/36Robins-egg blueSometimes an accent wall is actually the ceilingjust take the bathroom at stylist Mieke ten Haves 18th-century barn-turned-home for instance. A robins-egg blue shade on the ceiling veers far away from expected farmhouse styles and makes an aged structure feel surprisingly youthful.Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna28/36Butter yellowButter yellow offers something a tad more whimsical than a simple white bathroom, but it doesnt need to be the center of attention either. Here, in a home designed by Marco Scarani in collaboration with French architect and decorator Michel Pinet, the subdued yellow tone offsets the attention-grabbing Atelier DOffard wallpaper.Photo: David Marlow29/36SilverA fluted mirror vanity base, inspired by the work of iconic interior designer Dorothy Draper, sets the tone in this LA homes primary bathroom by Craig Wright. The silver walls and ceiling maintain the intended air of Hollywood glamour.