How often have you seen a bathroom in which the dominant color would be blue? Agree that this phenomenon is very rare. Most likely, people are afraid of the coldness of this color.
The design of the blue rectangular tile gives the bathroom some zest
However, given the fact that blue is the color of water, it is very suitable for the bathroom. By choosing blue as the main color, you can revive any interior! In shades of blue, a small bathroom looks completely different. Using various variations of blue, you can visually expand the space and slightly raise the ceiling. Shades of blue will help create a marine mood in the bathroom, fill it with intoxicating sea air and freshness. But before you make a bathroom in blue, it is advisable to get to know it in more detail - only by taking into account the features of this color, you will create an interior that pleases the eye.
Blue color and its effect on humans
From a physiological point of view, the blue color has a huge impact on a person. Science has proven that staying in a blue room for a long time helps lower blood pressure. This color has a beneficial effect in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the eyes, burns, migraines and, oddly enough, baldness. The blue color is a growth stimulant and also an excellent protector against bacteria.
blue mosaic in the interior of the bathroom always looks stylish and fashionable
Blue color calms and stabilizes the nervous system. However, this color is not recommended for people with low blood pressure, as well as calm individuals. Too active people blue color will come to the rescue, cooling the ardor and helping to control emotions. There is an opinion that a long stay in a dark blue room can cause depression, cause a feeling of apathy and, possibly, panic. It is worth remembering that blue has a large number of shades, each of which has a different effect on a person.
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“You need to use the blue palette in the bathroom very carefully, otherwise you can plunge yourself into unwanted depression if you often stay in a room decorated with its tones”
It's hard to believe, but the blue color has about 30 different shades. They are conditionally divided into warm (blue) and cold (blue and dark blue). To date, the most popular are turquoise, blue, aquamarine, classic blue, sapphire and, of course, ultramarine.
turquoise bathroom design
In terms of impact on the human psyche, all shades of blue have a special similarity with green. They help in the fight against insomnia, relieve overwork and have a relaxing “effect”. But still, there must be a measure in everything.
Medium shades of blue are well-soothed and also give freshness to any room.
But dark blue shades are very insidious.You need to use the blue palette in the bathroom very carefully, otherwise you can plunge yourself into unwanted depression if you often stay in a room decorated with its tones. However, shades of blue can be used to distribute accents, thereby completely eliminating black from the interior.
natural wood furniture creates a warm atmosphere in the interior of the blue bathroom
How does blue match other colors?
“When choosing a color to create a tandem with blue in the interior of the bathroom, be guided by the fact that the second color should act as weights on the scales”
- Combination with white
Classics of the genre! At the same time, unlike compositions with other colors, white should be present in a minimal amount, due to the fact that the blue color is lost against the white background, and creating a blue bathroom interior will become very difficult. But you should not draw radical conclusions, because this will not make the blue one boring and uninteresting, it will simply lose its zest.
- Unusual tandem: blue and purple
An interesting combination that looks quite harmonious. These colors perfectly "match each other", due to the similarity of their palette. Light shades of purple will be a great addition to dark blue.
white furniture against dark blue walls in the bathroom
- Fun combination of blue, yellow and orange
These three colors can easily be called partner colors. Yellow and orange will add warmth, and blue, in turn, will act as a psychic stabilizer. The tandem of blue and cream is also very popular.
- Relaxing tandem of blue and green
Have you long dreamed of calming without the use of drugs? Then your bathroom must be made in blue and green colors. It will be very useful to use cold shades of blue and warm green; you can try vice versa. Today, many people prefer to see their bathroom in blue and turquoise colors.
combination of blue walls with green mosaic in the interior of the bathroom
- A dangerous combination of blue and black
When combining these two colors, be especially careful. A bathroom doesn't get prettier by using dark blue with black. However, if you still want to choose just such a combination, use light shades of blue. This will add brevity and rigor to the interior.
- Marine entourage
It's probably not a secret for anyone that a blue bathroom often evokes associations with the sea.. In order to create a marine entourage, mosaic tiles in blue and green shades will come in handy. But the combination itself is already the fruit of your imagination, here a shade of turquoise, lapis lazuli, and just any blue will help. Mosaic tiles will give the interior lightness and a sense of waves. And in order to finally plunge into the theme of the sea, you can pick up various additional accessories in this style.
the original decor of the mirror allows you to create a marine-themed bathroom design
- Bathroom in dark blue shades
The bathroom, made in dark blue colors, is perfect for active people, and will provide an opportunity to relax from oneself. Being in a blue bathroom, a person practically plunges into the night life, relaxes and calms down. A design in this color will make a huge impression on others, so if your house has a bathroom for guests, it will be very useful to do it in such colors. Use additional accessories in gold tones and your bathroom will look richer. A very interesting solution would be to add wood furniture - wood brings a feeling of comfort.
When choosing a color to create a tandem with blue in the interior of the bathroom, be guided by the fact that the second color should act as weights on the scales.For example, if you chose a dark blue color, then a lighter shade should act as a "weight" for it. In this case, the exception to the rule will always be all shades of yellow.
monochrome blue bathroom interior design
Blue bathroom style
Blue color suits almost any style. It fits perfectly into modern, classic, minimalism, ethnic style. The blue color is quite flexible in its use, it can be used to give the interior solemnity, conciseness and modernity. If you decide to create a bathroom in blue, use several shades of it.
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Plumbing for a blue bathroom must certainly be white. It will organically fit into the light blue and dark blue background.
As for furniture, the choice is yours alone, but you should not overload the room so as not to close the current picture.
blue bathroom furniture
Blue bathroom light
The blue bathroom will sparkle with all shades in bright, saturated and at the same time warm light. It is better to distribute light bulbs evenly around the entire perimeter of the bathroom, so as not to focus on them much attention and at the same time maintain functionality. Lighting is very relevant today - it brings a certain mystery to the interior.
Accessories
An important addition to the interior is, of course, heated towel rails, mirrors, towel holders and towels themselves. Again, stick to the nautical theme. Pebbles, shells, a bathroom curtain with an ocean view - well, what could be better?
blue accessories in the interior
Conclusion
Blue is a delicate color and should be used with extreme caution. In order to understand if it brings discomfort just for you, hang a piece of blue wallpaper on the wall and evaluate the impression you get.
The blue color in the bathroom must certainly be combined with the floor in light colors.
small tiles in aquamarine color visually increase the space
As an experiment, you can play with colors, mix blue with red or yellow. According to the degree of saturation, the colors should be comparable with each other in order to give the room an impeccable quality. But at the same time, remember that the tandem of blue and red will look quite aggressive and is hardly worth using in the bathroom.
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