The Soothing And Sophisticated Paint Color That Makes Small Bathrooms Look Bigger

Bathroom renovations are costly and time-consuming, which explains why designers and contractors suggest waiting around 10 years between renovations. If you're looking for a quick and easy bathroom pick-me-up, a simple paint job — one of the best interior decorating hacks to revamp a space — does the trick. When it comes to space-enhancing bathroom palettes, you'll be glad to know that boring white or ho-hum gray isn't your only choice: Lavender is a surprising contender for a great bathroom wall color. A mix of blue, red, and white, lavender hovers on the lighter side of the color purple due to the heavy amount of white in the mix. In addition to evoking the dreamy fields of Provence, lavender's soft tint and light-reflecting qualities can visually enhance a small bathroom by creating the illusion of more space.

You can get different shades of lavender by playing with its white and purple notes. Containing more white than purple, lavender blush — the lightest shade of lavender — is a bright, low-saturated pastel shade. If you're drawn to more pinkish tones, lavender pink and heliotrope might be up your alley. Meanwhile, lavender grey is a desaturated purple with a hint of black that produces subdued blue-gray undertones.

As with every space, your bathroom's natural or artificial lighting plays a big role in your decision to go for the tint of lavender you want. Located on the cool spectrum of the color wheel, lavender's quiet tone will make your bathroom seem bigger than it is. Small rooms count as one of the best areas in your house to try the color drench paint trend, so encapsulating a small bathroom in this delicate purple can result in the dramatic makeover you're looking for. 

If you're going for an unobtrusive look, use lavender's subdued shade to effortlessly complement white sinks, tubs, tiles, or toilet seats. For a subtle change in an all-white bathroom, lavender could be the perfect color to choose for an accent wall, as its shade is neutral enough provide a delicate accent without overwhelming a room's proportions or a viewer's attention. Paint colors like Benjamin Moore's Lavender Secret or Sherwin-Williams' Silver Peony are some examples of pale lavender shades that enhance a room without overpowering it, and pair beautifully with gold or brass accents and other decorative elements in teal or yellow.