The Dos And Don'ts For Using Mint Green Paint Color In The Bathroom

Mint green is having a moment right now. As one of the top trending bathroom colors of 2025, this refreshing shade of green is like a breath of fresh air in your home. Plus, it's one of those paint shades that can open up a small bathroom and bring calm into a large one. Sounds like you can't go wrong, right?

Well, yes and no. Mint green's unique color is created by adding a little blue and white to green. While stunning, this color combo is very cool-toned. What does that mean for you? If you want to create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere, don't add in a bunch of other cool-toned elements — like stark white — to your space. While bright white feels like a natural pairing for mint green paint in the bathroom, too much coolness can create an impersonal, almost hospital vibe (and we're guessing that's not what you had in mind). Instead, balance out mint green's brilliant coolness with warm accents and shades to create an airy, inviting space. How? Let's break it down.

To make mint green paint feel more inviting, lean into warmth. Instead of a cool-toned white, choose a warm, trendy shade of white to bring in softness. This way, you still have the clean white beloved by bathrooms everywhere, but in a way that complements the mint green.

Next, consider adding brass fixtures. Green is considered to be milder on the eye, creating the ideal backdrop for the warm golden hue of brass. Plus, these unique fixtures add an understated glamour to the room. Swap your showerhead for a brass one, like the Sumerain Brushed Gold Shower Faucet System, to bring warmth and character to the bathroom. If you add mint green paint behind the bathroom sink, consider installing a brass faucet, such as the Hurran Brushed Gold Bathroom Sink Faucet.

Lighter-toned wood is another great way to highlight the mint green paint color while adding some coziness. Light oak, maple, and bamboo are all great options since their pale hues soften the coolness of mint without darkening the room. If rehauling the bathroom cabinets and flooring isn't exactly in your budget, don't worry — there are ways to bring light woods in without breaking the bank. Add peel-and-stick wallpaper with a light wood pattern, like Heroad Brand Light Wood Grain Wallpaper, to the cabinets. Bring in some wood accent pieces, like toothbrush holders, garbage cans, or storage. If you do have some room in your budget, consider if wood vinyl plank flooring is right for your space. It works great in bathrooms and provides a beautiful contrast to mint green paint.