Hayley Tarrington, creative director of Plug In Design, says colour is key in the bathroom
When it comes to the bathroom, ‘colour’ is an extraordinary design tool to play and have fun with. For me, more home owners desire their very own sanctuary, a place to unwind and relax, and it’s a known fact that colour in a room can influence not only your mood but also the size of space. With the bathroom not just being a place of function anymore, homeowners can really make a design statement!
Injecting a splash of colour to counter-balance the most austere of sanitaryware can be easy, but the trick is using the right amount and to be clever with your colour combinations. This is because colour is the one of the biggest factors to consider when helping to create contrast and interest in a room. Warm and cool colours can change the dynamics of a room as well as the relationship between light and dark. I find, in most successful colour schemes, it is best to use one dominant colour, a secondary shade, and one for an accent or trim.
Autumnal, earthy shades are very effective at drastically warming up your surroundings, as warm spaces alter our perception of temperature and so increase our body warmth. However, if you crave a sanctuary for relaxation, then err towards cooler colours and tints. Not only will this make the space appear larger but again, the cool space will also give the impression of time passing more slowly.
A material is also something that needs to be taken into account. ‘Smooth’ surfaces can provide a reflective platform, allowing for more light to bounce around the room, whereas ‘texture’ can add vitality and warmth.
So, when you’re in the stages of choosing a colour scheme for your interior make sure you establish; what do you want to achieve from your room? How do you want to feel? And more importantly what style do you like?
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