Find inspiration for your next bathroom refurbishment with these bold and bright bathroom paint colours.

Does your bathroom look like a space that only revolves around practicality and routine? If so, get ready to feel inspired by these colourful bathroom paint ideas. Imagine that feeling of walking into a day spa or a lovely ensuite in a hotel room. They’re designed to make you feel uplifted, pampered and relaxed. Why not create this feeling at home? Colourful bathrooms have the ability to transform your mood and turn everyday routines into indulgent experiences, in your very own home! Best of all, a lick of paint is all it takes to turn your bathroom from bland to beautiful in a way that suits your lifestyle.

For moisture, steam and mould-resistant bathroom paint, look no further than our Easycare Bathroom range, designed to keep your bathroom looking great for longer. It comes in a wide range of colourful shades for all styles and tastes. Get set to transform your bathroom with these bathroom paint ideas.

Serene green

Go green! Green is the colour of growth and rejuvenation, so it’s perfect for helping you feel enlivened in the morning. However, this shade of nature also evokes peace and serenity for pure relaxation before bed. An ambience for all times of the day. When you don’t want to go too bold, green bathroom walls make a statement that’s earthy, elegant and effortlessly stylish.

Slather your walls in soothing Mossy Stone or Putting Green and contrast the shade with Brilliant White for the ceiling and fixtures. Deep grey is a sophisticated partner for green, so it’s a great choice for tiles and accessories. Bring the outside in with decorative plants and choose natural materials for baskets and décor. If you have the wall space, add a creative twist with a photo or artwork gallery.

Pampering pink

Nothing says ‘preening’ like pink, but it also offers luxurious warmth to wrap you in cosiness. Depending on what you pair it with and the shades you choose, pink doesn’t have to look overly feminine either. Consider the amount of natural light your bathroom receives and pick a tone that enhances the cool or warm feeling you need to enhance. Pink really is that versatile.

Two-tone walls always make a statement, so paint lower surfaces in rich Heart Wood with a lighter Blush Pink to draw the eye up. Get creative and use one shade to highlight the vanity or a mirror. You can balance pink tones with fresh white for window frames, doors and ceilings. Turn your smart storage solutions for odds and ends into decorative pieces, with vibrant colours like yellow and blue. A bathroom that won’t be easily forgotten.

Blissful blue

Looking up at a clear blue sky is always a delight and it offers instant bathroom colour scheme inspiration. Different shades of blue can enhance states of wellbeing from mental clarity to serenity and happiness. On top of all that, the colour of the ocean creates a water-inspired haven that’s simply made for bathing bliss.

Adorn your walls in First Dawn for a burst of sky blue, or for a more modern edge, choose a grey-blue like Misty Mirror. For a beachy vibe, introduce natural materials, pale wood and ocean-themed décor. Clean white woodwork and trims compliment these tones perfectly, try White Cotton on bathroom skirting boards, window frames and cupboards to create the perfect seaside feel.

Luxury blue

Like the appeal of blue but want something a little more luxurious? Create a tranquil and calming space while setting a luxurious ambience that offers depth and clarity. Experiment with Denim Drift, a greyish blue that goes with anything, from soft neutrals to mustard yellow. Like a trusty stonewashed denim jacket, you can style it however you like to create your own unique look.

Pair this with vanities painted in the elegant Polished Pebble for a clean and refreshing ambience.  You can even add darker accents through pieces such as mirrors to create a unique effect. You’ll have all your guests talking about your beautiful bathroom every time they come over. If you want to explore more shades of blue check out colours like the beachy Sea Urchin shades and the dramatic Sapphire Salute.

Inspiring yellow

Do you love to sink into the bath with the time to dream up your next big idea? Don’t be afraid to experiment with yellow! This sunny colour radiates joy and is associated with intelligence, creativity, warmth and vitality. If this resembles how you like to feel each day, don’t be afraid to splash your walls in a vibrant yellow bathroom paint like Lemon PunchHoney Mustard or Sunny Day for the ultimate bright bathroom.

Cool things down a little with a fresh coat of white paint on your window frames, doors and ceiling. Keep the design all yellow and white for harmony or add pops of grey for a contemporary feel. When it’s time for a change, it’s easy to transform your yellow haven with other colours for décor, including stylish black, rich blue or pretty pink.

Choosing Dulux bathroom paint colours

If you want to try before you buy, download the free Dulux Visualizer app. Simply take a photo or video, tap your choice of colour and watch your space transform. You can also order a colour tester here to test out some colours beforehand.

When you’ve chosen your favourite Dulux bathroom paint colours, Dulux Easycare Bathroom paint ensures they’ll last the distance. Once you’ve finished decorating, look forward to inspiring mornings, relaxing evenings and a smile on your face every time you enter your new bathing haven.

 

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Creating the right ambience in a room through paint colours isn’t just about selecting your favourite shade but also considering the lighting of the room. Get the knowledge you need to harness your home’s natural light and pick the perfect colour for your room’s ambience, first time.

Light can have a huge impact on the mood and feel of a space as it plays differently with every colour, depending on the time of day and the direction the room’s windows are facing. Follow this Dulux guide to help you choose the perfect shade for your room.

South-facing

South-facing rooms like the one above enjoy intense, warm sunlight all day long, so most colours will work well. Pale pastels will bounce light around, creating a spacious and airy feel. Try cool bluey greens for calming living rooms and bedrooms, or yellow hues for happy kitchens. The colour featured here is Willow Tree.

North-facing

The light streaming into north-facing rooms can be cool and blue-toned. For lounges, bedrooms and kitchens, warm neutrals and pinks will reflect the light and stop it feeling gloomy. Go for terracotta undertones to create an intimate atmosphere. The colour Floating Petal, featured above, works well for this living room setting.

East-facing

These rooms receive warm sunlight in the morning and cooler, shady light later on. Enjoy throughout the day by painting in pale blues or greens – their soft, soothing quality will look beautiful in any room, morning, noon and night. A colour featured here is Mineral Mist.

West-facing

Thanks to the setting sun, west-facing rooms are dramatically lit in the evening. Depending on what the room is used for, go for pale greys to keep it relaxing; or warm, earthy palettes to create an invigorating space. Avoid painting with blue shades, which can make west-facing rooms feel cold. The colour Perfectly Taupe sets the scene in the photo featured above.

Artificial light

Halogen bulbs give off a clear white light that won’t distort paint colours, while incandescent bulbs produce a yellow light that intensifies warm tints – perfect for living spaces. LED bulbs are a versatile option, with many shades of white light available to suit any setting. The Dulux Colour of the Year 2019, Spiced Honey, features here.

Try colours out beforehand with a colour  tester

To get the best results and find colours to suit your home’s natural lighting, paint a small test area of the room you are decorating to see how your chosen colour looks in different lights. A top tip is to paint onto A4 pieces of paper, stick one piece of paper onto each wall and then check on them at different intervals during the day. To see how your chosen colours will look you can order your Dulux colour tester here.

 

 

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The Winsor & Newton Promarker family

Promarkers are designed for creating colourful sketches and drawings, with both the creative professional and hobbyist in mind. They are a popular product due to the variety of colours available, top quality and special features such as their even colour lay down, with outstanding vibrancy and tonal variation, and their ability to be used on a variety of surfaces. 

Winsor & Newton markers are all twin-tipped and produced in two formulationsalcohol and water-based. The Promarker and Promarker Brush are both alcohol-based dye ink markers with fine bullet nibs on one end.  The other nib on the Promarker is a chisel; the Promarker Brush has a brush nib. Promarker Watercolour differs in that it is waterbased pigmented ink with fine bullet and brush nibs. 

Recently, Winsor & Newton extended the range with new neon and metallic colours. These also have a water-based pigmented formula which is compatible with the rest of the range, so these vibrant and shimmering colours can be used with the other markers to expand your palette. So many options to choose from!   

Promarkers are tools used by illustrators across a range of styles, from fashion illustration to children’s book illustrations and anime. They are well suited to the energetic and bold sketches of a fashion designer, where you might need to draw the same dress quickly in several colours and styles. Children’s illustrators enjoy the streak-free quality of the ink so they can use clean blocks of colour and simple shapes to accompany a narrative. The fine bullet and chisel tips lend themselves to the edgy energetic  quality of the characters in anime drawings. It is therefore no surprise that they are a popular favourite for many.

Illustrator Joy Ting Charde uses Winsor & Newton Promarkers in her work and she says, ‘I love the way the Promarker Watercolours just glide across my paper. I also love that there is a variety of marks that you can make – fine to broad. So versatile!’. As for colour, mandala designer Baz Furnell loves a particular blue, ‘in the Promarkers, I really like the ‘Prussian’. It’s unique mix of purple and blue is unlike anything I’ve seen in other marker sets.

To support you in all your colour needs in a marker, the Promarker comes in 173 colours, Promarker Brush in 72 colours, Promarker Watercolour is provided in 36 colours and there are 6 colours in each of the Neon and Metallic ranges.  They all work well together so you can make work that layers the markers overor under, the others and explore the full range of effects in one drawing. 

 

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Graphite Pencil

We have a love for sketches! All great art starts with a sketch – Picasso owned an impressive 175 sketchbooks filled with ideas at the time of his death. Pencils are a great way to sketch ideas quickly or make beautiful, detailed drawings. Using a good range of graphite pencils allows you to explore a broad tonal value and achieve varying results. Let’s delve into understanding pencils so you can make the best choice when selecting from the vast range available.

How are pencils made?

This is a popular question. All wood-encased pencils are made from three major ingredients: graphite, clay and a small amount of binder. Back in the 17th century these were ground down by hand, put in a cylindrical mould and fired in a kiln. Today, Winsor & Newton pencils are made with sustainably grown, easy-to-sharpen, aromatic cedar wood.

How to understand pencil grades

If you’re new to picking up a pencil, the first thing you will notice is that there several numbered and lettered grades. This may seem confusing but these work as a guide to help you select the right pencil to fit your needs.

Here’s the scale for graphite leads:

8B 6B 5B 4B 3B 2B B HB F H 2H 3H 4H
This scale runs from Softest (left) to Hardest (right)

B = Blackness
F = Fine
H = Hard
HB = A combination of H and B

Graphite Pencils tones
  • -A ‘B’ range pencil indicates it has soft lead – the higher the number, the softer and darker the lead.
  • -The higher numbers in this range have a greater concentration of graphite. Generally, ‘B’ grades are best for shading and smooth coverage of large areas.
  • -The ‘H’ range makes a more subtle grey mark, the higher the number, the less graphite is included, these are best used for delicate, intricate drawings.
  • -The ‘F’ grade is used to indicate that the pencil lead is a special formulation that will maintain a fine point.
  • -‘HB’ is a combination of hard and soft leads which makes it a great all-rounder and the most popular pencil.

Whether a beginner or a professional, having an array of pencil grades is essential to achieve a tonal range in your work. Generally, the best way to start drawing is with a hard pencil which will make a light mark that erases easily, allowing you to adjust your drawing frequently at the beginning. Then, as the drawing develops and requires a darker mark for shading or bold details, move on to a softer pencil. Multiple layers of a hard lead will never produce black; therefore, you need a softer pencil to be able to achieve a truly dark mark.

Top tip

Your sharpener is your best friend. Use a quality pencil and keep it sharp so you ensure a fine point that will not break with pressure. You can refine the point of your pencil with the artists’ old trick of placing a piece of fine-grade sandpaper on a table and gently running the side of the lead across it.

 

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