Forget the occasional spa outingtheres no better way to treat yourself than by giving your far-more-frequented home bathroom a bona fide face-lift. Sure, a backsplash is fun. And of course, a few trendy touches or a luxurious tub can take your space to the next level. But the true showstopper of any well-designed bathroom is a bold and brilliant paint shade. A heavy-toned teal sets the stage for a moody space, as designer Pierre Gonalons boldly brandished in this eclectic Paris apartment. A preppy pop of high-gloss aubergine acts as an ideal backdrop for ELLE DECOR A-List designer Katie Ridders clients black-and-white photography collection in this color-drenched Manhattan remodel. Even the right neutralsee Marc Valeanus layered bathroom, awash in Farrow & Balls lilac-undertoned Dove Talecan sometimes be the furthest cry from the default flat white paint job in most bathrooms. The object of any bathroom is to feel nurtured and pampered, says designer Sara Bengur whose redo of Michael C. Halls New York City digs is the stuff of any design enthusiasts wildest color dreams. This can mean different colors for different people. Bengur says some of her clients like the idea of their primary bathroom feeling like a roomwith a rug, ottoman, decorative cabinets and antique lightingwhile others prefer a neutral-toned spa look. Before youre confronted with the full spectrum at your local paint store, its worth considering a few key factors. North-facing rooms tend to get softer, warmer light, while southern exposure brings in brighter, cooler tones. Paint finishes also affect how a color reads in a space: glossy finishes tend to deepen colors by reflecting and absorbing light, whereas eggshell or matte finishes generally keep the color true to the swatch. Bengur has just one word of warning: steer clear of the color yellow and green with a lot of yellow. "These colors are not ideal for making us look our best and brightest when looking in the mirror," she says.Are you feeling paralyzed by choice? Below, weve culled 30 0f our favorite colorful bathrooms from the ELLE DECOR archives for inspiration. Read on for bathroom paint ideas to spur on your next renovationits sure to be dripping in style.1Lulworth Blue by Farrow & BallYves DriegheBelgian designers do it their own way. If Jean-Philippe Demeyer wants a bathroom in his East Flanders manor to have a custom tub painted a shade of blue that clashes ever so slightly with the Lulworth Blue painted over the brick wall beside it, then that is whats going to happen.Buy Now2Razzle Dazzle by Benjamin MooreKirk Davis SwinehartDont adjust the brightness on your computer. Just let your eyes adjust naturally to the loudness of this wall. William Cullum paid homage to Elsa Schiaparellis trademark Shocking Pink in his Greenwich Village studio bathroom. Buy NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Angels Landing by Portola PaintsTrevor TondroSophia Bush is a huge fan of terracotta. So much so that the One Tree Hill star had decorator Jake Arnold paint the walls of multiple spaces of her midcentury modern home Hollywood Hillsnot just the bathroom.Buy Now4Setting Plaster by Farrow & BallPatrick BillerNude is a fitting hue for a bathroom. In the primary bathroom of an 1880s Victorian row house in Toronto, decorator Tommy Smythe opted for dusty pink to cover the walls above the Acritec soaking tub. Long live the new flesh (tone)!Buy NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Oriental Blue by Asian PaintsFabien CharuauBelieve it or not, this is one of the more subdued color schemes in the Mumbai apartment of Srila Chatterjee and Mahesh Mathai. This regal shade of blue contrasts perfectly with Indian brass wok and custom wall tiles are from Jaipur.Buy Now6Tea by Benjamin MooreEric PetschekHaven't you heard? Rich browns and reds are having a major moment. A warm terra-cotta hue, though, melds the best of both worlds. For this Manhattan home, designer Bachman Clem used the water closet as an opportunity to break out of the shell so painted the walls and ceiling in this sultry brick red. Buy NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Calamine by Farrow & Ball Richard PowersNeed a pink-me-up? If youd like to live la vie en rose on the daily, consider this flattering hue, which adds whimsy and softness to Michael C. Halls New York City apartment. A pale pink wall paint timelessly goes beyond the bold bubblegum pink that emerged from the Barbiecore craze (and, lets be honest, well before that). This particular blushing hue pairs perfectly with dark-toned accessories like an assortment of John Derian decoupage plates and trays.Shop Now8Hague Blue by Farrow & BallWilliam Waldron For a subtle take on a classic color, opt for Farrow & Balls Hague Blue, which is featured in the powder room of this homespun, old-world Lake Tahoe Retreat. In this jewel box of a space, designer Palmer Weiss says she took the governor off the design engine and let it rip. That entailed pairing the trimmed walls with poppy wallcovering (a reproduction of a 19th-century C.F.A. Voysey Arts and Crafts design by Trustworth Studios) for contrast. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below9Chantilly Lace by Benjamin MooreTREVOR TONDRO PHOTOGRAPHYThis soft hue is just as elegant as its name suggests. Described by Benjamin Moore as a classic go-to white that elicits images of fresh cotton and pure silk, this lovely hue is a graceful complement to a white-on-white scheme or, as in this rustic bathroom, a fitting counterpoint to anchoring Moroccan tiles. Shop Now10Pelt by Farrow & BallEric PiaseckiIf youre hesitant to take the color plunge, a diminutive powder room is the ideal place to experiment with bold colorand for an extra dose of glam energy, give your bathroom a high-gloss finish. In this luxe retreat, designer Katie Ridder began considering the wall art first. Our client wanted to start a collection of black-and-white photography here, she tells ELLE DECOR. So we painted the walls high-gloss deep aubergine as a backdrop for the artwork. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Chappell Green by Farrow & BallDouglas FriedmanGreenin all of its variationshas taken over virtually every room in the house, especially kitchens. Were equally obsessed with it in a bathroom. Here, ELLE DECOR A-List designer Ken Fulk coated the walls in his Cape Cod cottage with Farrow & Balls Chappell Green, a versatile sage tint that, per the paint company, reads blue when contrasted with warmer tones and green when paired with cooler shades.Shop Now12Skylight by Farrow & BallDaniel SchferHomeowners will obviously gravitate toward blue in bathroomswater, water, everywhere!but this hue from Farrow & Ball gives you a little bit of gray, too. The company notes that the color reads as pale blue in small spaces, while larger rooms bring out its cooler undertones. For an example, see Elad Yifrachs home in Portugal, where he used the shade in this airy primary bath. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Orange Coloured White by Farrow & BallWilliam Jess LairdThis tint by Farrow & Ball is precisely what it says it is: white with a dash of orange. Together, the colors make for a creamy neutral (not dissimilar to Pantones 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz) that creates an exceedingly flattering cast when youre gussying up, regardless of the hour. ELLE DECOR A-List designer Michelle R. Smith shows us how its done in her elegant New Orleans bathroom. Shop Now14Blue Gray by Farrow & BallLaure JolietWant your next bathroom makeover to give you some serious serenity? Try Farrow & Balls Blue Gray, a hue made from a little bit of black, a dollop of blue, and a dose of green. These ingredients make it an especially versatile shade, allowing it to read as a soft sage or even a duck egg, depending on the light. In the context of a soothing primary bathroom by ELLE DECOR A-List designer Frances Merrill of Reath Design, it feels like a hue plucked straight from nature. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Newburg Green by Benjamin Moore Haris KenjarSmall spaces such as powder rooms offer opportunities for bold design choices. Designer Anne McDonald, in this charming Minnesota lake house, painted the half bath in Benjamin Moores Newburg Green, a smoky teal shade. Depending on the light and the time of day, it can read as a deep blue or a dusty green. Shop Now16Naval by Sherwin-Williamscourtesy of Nicole FranzenNaval was named as Sherwin-Williamss 2020 Color of the Year, but obviously, this sophisticated shade has staying power. In a stylish New York apartment, design firm Le Whit used this deep, deep blue to create an enveloping, sophisticated atmosphere in the primary bathrooma feeling accentuated by a painterly wallcovering and dramatic, burgundy-colored marble. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below17Dimpse by Farrow & BallStephen Kent JohnsonDont ask us to define Dimpse. One thing we do know, however, is that it makes for a great bathroom neutral. This cool gray creates a peaceful, serene atmosphere, making it a good option for virtually every sort of space. But dont take it from us: Amanda Seyfried painted the walls in her own primary bathroom in the hue. Shop Now18Setting Plaster by Farrow & BallNicole FranzenNews flash: Pink, when used correctly, can function as the chicest neutral. One designer favorite is Farrow & Balls blushing Setting Plaster, which serves as an ultra-flattering backdrop in bedrooms, dressing rooms, and bathrooms. In the same Manhattan apartment designed by Le Whit, the color skims the walls of a half bath. Add brass fixtures, a sparkling chandelier, and a bold tiled floor andvoil!its me time perfection. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below19Monroe Bisque by Benjamin MooreFrank FrancesThe right neutral can make even the smallest spaces feel luxurious and serene. Take, for instance, the unabashedly classical bathroom in this Federal-style farmhouse in upstate New York. Swathed in Benjamin Moores Monroe Bisquedescribed by the brand as a rich, creamy neutral with a touch of honeythe rooms historic treasures are given a museum-worthy backdrop.Shop Now20Dove Tale by Farrow & BallTrevor TondroWhoever said the loo cant be your favorite room in the house? In the bathroom of this Parisian apartment, Marc Valeanu chose to drown out the street noise just beyond with a calming toneFarrow & Balls Dove Tale. When paired with bespoke Maurizio Scianna bathroom tiles and Charvet and Prada bathrobes, we daresay hes created a bath-lovers nirvana. Shop NowCharles CurkinArticles Editor, ELLE DecorCharles Curkin is ELLE Decor's Articles Editor, covering everything related to luxury watches, design, and travel, and has previously written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Paris Review.Rachel SilvaAssistant Digital EditorRachel Silva is the associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture, and lifestyle. She also oversees the publications feature article coverage, and is, at any moment, knee-deep in an investigation on everything from the best spa gifts to the best faux florals on the internet right now. She has more than 12 years of experience in editorial, working as a photo assignment editor at Time and acting as the president of Women in Media in NYC. She went to Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers, and World Press Photo.