How to choose bathroom colours

From neutral hues to more vibrant shades, colour transforms the bathroom's layout, capable of creating an oasis of relaxation or an energetic and creative space.

In this article, we will explore how to select the ideal colour palette, ranging across a multitude of colours!

Bathroom colours: how to choose the right palette

To choose bathroom colours, it's best to consider first and foremost the size and the presence of natural light, as colour profoundly affects the perception of space. Everyone enjoys a welcoming and spacious environment where they can take care of themselves with ease.

Light colours are well-suited for all small bathrooms as they visually enlarge the space, making them ideal for those who prefer bright environments. Dark colours, on the other hand, lend depth, charm, and elegance. Particularly contemporary, they are perfect for those who prefer a minimalist style or wish to recreate a Spa-like atmosphere.

Furthermore, colour acts on a deep psychological level, generating various emotions. Let's see how!

White, black, and beige bathrooms: timeless elegance

A white bathroom is synonymous with cleanliness and luminosity. Beyond making the space appear larger, it instils a sense of harmony and purity, truly delightful to experience.

The white tiles from the OXIDE collection bring a contemporary twist to the classic white through urban-inspired, oxidised, imperfect, and textured surfaces. The large tile size minimises joints and provides continuity to the environment, making it appear more spacious.
This collection is highly recommended for those furnishing a total white bathroom without sacrificing eclecticism and originality.

For a captivating twist on solid white, look no further than True Color Drop White!
A bathroom tile with a flawlessly white base, elevated by countless tiny bursts of colour that infuse the white with incredible vibrancy and sparkle.
The result is an airy ambiance where these colourful flecks appear to dance, adding a sense of motion and visually expanding the room. It's a brilliant strategy, especially effective in smaller bathrooms.

A black bathroom exudes sophistication and modernity.
It instils a sense of mystery and introspection.
Pairing black tiles with metallic accents or the warmth of wood crafts a strikingly elegant and contemporary contrast.
Black tiles also offer a bold canvas for creating impactful colour blocks, whether alongside harmonious shades or daring contrasts.
Perfect for this purpose are the brick tiles from the STILL collection in Lavagna with a matt effect: super contemporary and tactile, they give the environment colour-saturated and textural vibrations, enhancing the sensory appeal of the bathroom.

A beige bathroom is a perennially stylish choice, exuding a sense of warmth and providing exceptional adaptability.
Indeed, the neutral quality of this shade lends itself to various styles, from classic to modern, and can be enriched with decorative details to add personality to the bathroom. Think mosaics or exquisite furnishing details, such as the Con+tatto washbasins from the FAP+ collection crafted in ultra-glossy porcelain stoneware.

Blue, green, and sky blue bathrooms: freshness and relaxation

A blue bathroom evokes the depths of the sea and feelings of tranquillity.

The Blue Rust tiles from the OXIDE collection deliver all this with an ultra-contemporary twist.
Indeed, the oxidised surfaces lend an original and trendy raw-chic touch and are perfect for creating a relaxing and sophisticated environment.

The streaks in these wall tiles are embellished with pearlescent effects that make this deep shade very luminous, so much so that it's perfect for a total look bathroom or, for those who prefer, as a decorative element for the shower area.

A green bathroom recalls nature and serenity.
A truly relaxing colour that can take on different qualities and evoke just as many sensations depending on the nuance and effect.

Indeed, variations in shade, materials, and finishes influence the very perception of colour.
Choosing bathroom tiles with a matt, super glossy, or 3D effect will yield different styling results and emotions, also modifying the bathroom's luminosity.

The Matcha green of the TRUE COLOR collection is fresh and refined; its matt finish makes it particularly understated yet consistently enveloping.

In this setting, we see how the monochrome background and the Groove Jade Matt fluted tile from the TRUE COLOR collection blend harmoniously with the Aloe green brick tiles from the STILL collection and the warm texture of wood. An excellent furnishing idea for lovers of nature and biophilic design!

And what about the menta mint green of the GEMME collection, a true essence of freshness, enhanced by the ultra-glossy, mirror-like surfaces of the onyx-effect stoneware?

The same collection also offers the Cielo sky blue colour: a shade with an almost atmospheric quality, capable of ideally dissolving the room's boundaries. A super glossy surface, marked by the characteristic vein patterns of this remarkably replicated stone.

And it’s thanks to GEMME in Cielo colour that you can create a fairytale-like, almost regal sky blue bathroom, ideal for those seeking significant furnishings in a light and airy atmosphere. It pairs beautifully with classic or contemporary furniture, white or grey elements, for a delicate and modern look.
The result is certainly more dramatic in large spaces, but the reflective quality of GEMME also creates space in standard-sized, small, and potentially jewel-like bathrooms.

Pink bathroom: romance and personality

And it's the GEMME collection again that offers precious and sparkling surfaces in the colour that most embodies sweetness, femininity, and romance.

The pink GEMME Rosa bathroom is undoubtedly an oasis of tranquillity, relaxation, and delicacy, instilling serenity, optimism, and hope.

The Rosa COLOR > MOOD wall tiles are more powdery and discreet, offering soft, matt, blush tones that are gentle on the eyes and pleasing to the touch.
We recommend pairing them with the matching Flower Rosa décor and the GLIM Gemme Rosa porcelain stoneware flooring, a sophisticated "en rose" interpretation of Venetian terrazzo!

Multicolour bathroom: mix & match for a creative look

For those who desire a unique and dynamic environment, the multicolour bathroom is the ideal choice.
By combining tiles of different shades and textures, you can create striking colour blocks and personalised, captivating patterns.

The mix & match approach allows you to express your creativity and adapt the space to your unique styling preferences.
So, embrace chromatic pairings, but above all, explore textured combinations, choosing from effects and finishes that, as we've seen, directly influence the perception of colour and luminosity!

Creativity can, of course, also be expressed through the choice of wall tiles that feature abstract or figurative, geometric, botanical, and floral patterns, drawing from the extensive decorative ceramic repertoire of FAP!

In short… choosing your bathroom colours can be a wonderful journey!
And thanks to the vast range offered by FAP Ceramiche, you can create truly personalised settings that reflect your style through comfort, well-being, and design.

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