There are many small bathroom remodel ideas that can take your home’s bathroom to a new level. Why does it have to be so hard to pick the right remodel style for your home? This article will guide you through the process of picking a remodel style, and finding the right products to make your home’s bathroom perfect. Scroll down to see the exact process for upgrading your small bathroom remodel now.
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Introduction
A successful bathroom remodel begins with good planning. You want to have a good idea of the direction you want to take this project in. It’s good to have an overall understanding of what some of your most important goals are, and what it might take to get there. You can also know that your remodel might not be exactly what you are planning when it is done.
As you progress in the remodel, you might need to make some pivots along the way. Certain factors may take you in directions you don’t expect to go in. But that’s okay, because you are likely going to love the end result just as much if not more.
The steps you find below are in the order they should be performed in. After you have a better understanding of the work that will be done, there are several popular bathroom styles, and everything needed for it.
Picking a Bathroom Style
With so many bathroom styles to consider, it can be difficult to find the right one for you. Below are some of the more popular bathroom styles to help you pick pieces to use. Grab the parts you like from a style for your design. As you look at other styles you can pick parts you like as well.
But make sure you check the next sections in this article to learn how to make choices that will work well when in the final design. If you overlook these suggestions, you run the risk of items clashing, giving an uncomfortable feel. You and I don’t want this, so do yourself a favor and continue reading for more.
Modern Bathroom Style
A modern bathroom style creates minimalist feel with clean lines and updated fixtures. You want to use natural materials like wood and stone. There are some great alternatives that can be used as well.
This type of bathroom has features like a walk in shower that doesn’t draw away from the overall look of the bathroom, but rather adds to it.
This style is possible to achieve with many different color combinations. Some of the most popular are grey, beige, black, and white. Some of the fixture colors include brushed nickel and brass.
Classic Bathroom Style
A classic bathroom style incorporates high end fixtures, and ornate details. It uses neutral colors and natural materials, making it an enjoyable aesthetic for many people. This style is a good option if you are looking to improve your home’s resale value.
Transitional Bathroom Style
A transitional bathroom blurs the lines between multiple styles. This category is found when you pick pieces of other bathroom styles you like and bring them together in a clean way. Find fixtures that you like but work with the color scheme you decide on in the next section.
Picking a Bathroom Color Scheme
A little color goes a long way. A good bathroom color scheme will transform the space, and take you to another place. There are a few guidelines to go with when picking a good color palette for a bathroom. Start off by deciding what type of mood you want to have.
Choosing warm colors like reds and yellows can give you more energy. But if you want to have a more calming feel you want to look for cooler colors like blues and beige. If you are trying to make a small space feel larger you can look towards whites and grayish beige.
there are several areas that the colors are used in. When you are picking out colors, think of the wall paint, vanity/countertop, and floors. It would be helpful to have a reference to look at when shopping for items in the remodel. You can pick paint swatches from the hardware store, and keep them with you when shopping for all the materials.
The fixtures do not fall into these color groups. When picking fixtures like faucet, towel bars, or shower heads, you want to pick one that complements the color palette without overpowering it.
Keep in mind that paint color names are not the same for different paint companies. A color at one store will not have the same name at another store.
Try to distribute the colors evenly throughout the bathroom. This will give a sense of balance in the space. Look to larger surfaces like the floor, walls, and shower curtains to incorporate the colors you are choosing to work with.
Rule of Two
The rule of two requires one neutral color and one mid-tone. These colors should be roughly in the same “family”. You are ultimately incorporating two different shades of the same or similar colors.
Rule of Three
The rule of three says there should be three main colors in a bathroom. The most common one should be a neutral color that makes up around 70%. The mid-tone is at 20% of the bathroom’s color, with an accent color that makes up a total of 10%.
The neutral color is what you choose for the walls. Some of the more common neutral colors include Crisp White, Dove Grey, or Sandy Beige. This color will make up the base of your bathroom’s colors. It should be in the same family of the mid-tone color.
Pick an accent color that works with the neutral and mid-tone. It’s okay to have different shades of the same accent color. More than one can make the bathroom feel busy.
Bathroom Color Options
When picking your color palette it might be easiest to pick the mid-tone first. Below are pairs of neutral and mid-tone colors that work well together. If you like any of them, feel free to use them to find the right paint to use. These may not work for you either, so hopefully they got you thinking about other options that could work. Also there may be a chance that you want to mix and match two colors from different groups. Whatever you decide, this set of colors is here to help you with your creativity.
Light Blue & Blue
Calmness
Light Grey & Grey
Modern
Cream & Taupe
Neutral
Creamy Sage & Sage
Tranquility
White & Black
Classic/Timeless
Accent Colors
The best tool you can use when deciding on an accent color is the good old color wheel. The easiest way to do it is to find the area that your mid-tone is located in. Then look at colors on the opposite side of the wheel to take your inspiration from.
It is recommended to look at primary colors as they will have the most dramatic effect.
Below are a few of the more popular accent colors in 2025. A bathroom’s accent color is found in loose items like pictures, shower curtains, and hand towels. Feel free to be creative when picking your accent color, but also keep in mind it’s best to find items that match closely when possible. This will help tie together the style you are going for.
