The Color Scheme That's The Perfect Neutral Palette For Your Secondary Bathroom

Could your secondary bathroom use a little bit of sprucing up? A tasteful paint job could be all it takes to give it the upgrade that it needs. TikTok user @loveletters_home has come up with a stylish bathroom paint color combination that incorporates timeless neutrals, earthy contrasts, and lavish gold accents. You can recreate this look in your space with just three paint colors from Sherwin Williams: a crisp and reflective white shade for the walls, medium green with blue undertones for the trim and door, and gray-toned beige for the vanity. An optional upgrade is to coat your wall sconces and other metallic fixtures with glistening gold paint. 

Nothing makes a bathroom feel like a relaxing spa quite like earth tones and neutrals, especially when combined with hardwood floors, linen curtains, and natural wood or woven decor pieces. Plus, the rich green combined with the soft beige and white will make your bathroom look more expensive. This DIY paint project is also beginner-friendly, all you need are a few basic supplies, a steady hand, and some patience. Waiting for the paint to dry can sometimes be the hardest part. We're breaking down all the steps to make sure that you get flawless and Pinterest-worthy results. 

For this bathroom makeover, you will need Extra White, Acacia Haze, and Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams, as well as Rust-Oleum Universal's Metallic Spray Paint in Champagne Mist. Other supplies include a paint roller, sponge, mild cleaning agent, painter's tape, and fine to medium-grit sandpaper. To prepare the walls for painting, wipe down the surface with a sponge and water or a gentle cleaner if necessary. Remove any mildew on the walls with bleach diluted in three parts water, and allow the surface to dry. Next, sand the walls to get them smooth and even, wipe them down with a damp cloth, and wait until the walls are dry to apply your primer. While primer is not always necessary, using it on drywall will ensure that you achieve professional-looking results.

Begin by painting the walls in Extra White and use painter's tape to create a barrier between the walls and trim for your pop of contrasting color. Apply two coats, though more may be necessary depending on the previous color of your walls. Next, paint the door and trim of your bathroom in Acacia Haze to create an elegant statement in your space. If you have hardwood floors, ensure that the painter's tape is safe to use on then. Also check that the walls are fully dry before applying and removing it.

The next phase of this transformation is painting the cabinets of your bathroom vanity in Accessible Beige. Lay a drop cloth down to protect your floors while you work. Prep your cabinet for painting the same way as you did the walls, remove all of the drawers and hardware, and apply painter's tape around all of the edges you want to protect. Apply your primer and wait for every component to dry before reassembling. Finally, spray paint any accent pieces such as light fixtures in Rust-Oleum Champagne Gold, and add gold knobs to your drawers to match.