Grey is a timeless colour when it comes to interior design, and it’s a superb choice for fashionable bathrooms. Tones of grey are calming and soft on the eyes, but certain shades can also add a warming, cosy finish which is ideal for bathrooms. In this blog, we’ll be exploring some popular grey bathroom ideas and show you how this dynamic and stylish colour can easily refresh the space where you unwind and relax.
Why pick a grey bathroom?
A grey bathroom has many advantages for 21st century living. Grey has a soothing effect and helps us to feel reconnected with the natural world. What’s more, grey is a colour at the cutting edge of interior design, harmonising beautifully with classic and contemporary design trends alike. Regardless of how you plan to style your bathroom, there will be a shade of grey that will maximise its style potential.
Whether you add soft tones of limestone, or dark, contemplative anthracite, a grey bathroom will manifest a space that’s both fashionable in the present, but long lasting enough to ensure the space stays stylish for years to come. These are some of our favourite grey bathroom ideas…
For small grey bathrooms
With many people living in flats, and more ensuites than ever before, there are a great many smaller bathrooms in the UK. Small bathrooms can be trickier to decorate, but with the right grey shade, you can make your bathroom really stand out.
Lighter colours are well known for making small spaces look bigger so when looking for inspiration for your small grey bathroom, consider the lighter shades available. Moreover, adding natural elements to a small grey bathroom will improve the calming atmosphere when there is less space to play with. To combine grey with a natural finish in one purchase, grey shower panels are available in a diverse selection of shades with a variety of stone effect finishes.
Finishing the small grey bathroom, small potted plants will add depth and pops of contrasting colours to the room. This will also continue the natural theme reinforcing the room’s calming potential.
Ideas for dark grey bathrooms
If light grey isn’t to your taste, the good news is dark grey bathrooms can be just as stylish. In many cases, bathroom fixtures - baths, sinks and the like - tend to be white which offers a fashionable contrast to darker colours, especially dark grey. Alternatively, using matte black fixtures adds a touch of luxury.
From industrial chic to even soothing scandi design, dark grey has a role to play in countless bathroom design styles. Synergising with bright whites, greens and even other shades of grey, darker greys are also known to have a comforting effect which is ideal for these spaces.
You can even combine mid to dark grey with shades of powder pink and soft yellow for a more youthful bathroom style. Alongside dark grey furnishings such as towel racks and blinds, specially designed waterproof wood-effect panels and Grey stone effect shower panels are also available letting you combine the beauty of dark grey with the serenity of nature along your walls.
Grey and white bathrooms
Our final tip offers the twin benefits of grey and white in the bathroom. Grey and white are both neutral colours that when combined will transform your bathroom into a haven of peace.
By combining these two colours, you can effortlessly curate a clean, refreshing ambience. For best results, consider traditional white bathroom fixtures and fittings and elevate your walls’ style with premium quality Shower Panels. Our range of Elemence shower panels includes a diverse selection of grey shades inspired by different natural stones helping you to find the ideal shade for your dream bathroom. What’s more, they’re made from sustainable materials and cost less than traditional tiles meaning you can add an organic finish to your bathroom for less than you might expect.
Elemence Shower Panels also feature our innovative waterproof AquaGuard technology and can be fitted yourself with minimal DIY experience required. You can learn more about this range in our handy shower panels buyer’s guide.
Grey bathrooms are set to stay on trend for years to come. With minimal investment and a bit of careful planning, you can use one or several grey shades to transform your bathroom into the oasis of calm that you deserve. For more inspiration, explore our collection of high quality shower panels today, and don’t forget, our shower panels samples are available to order from the website so you can see your options in the flesh before purchasing.