redoing bathroom very small what color would make it seem larger?

Question

its powder blue now but thinking tan or off white

Answer 1

A bright peach color would work as well as the two you've already mentioned.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Either will do nicely.

Warm colors (red, orange, yellow, even some browns) will close in a room, and cool colors (blue, green, purple, and I think white goes here) will open it up, so your powder blue was a good idea to begin with...

I'd suggest keeping some of the powder blue, maybe add some darker blues- sky blue or royal. I wouldn't go any darker than flag blue, though- you don't want it too dark.

Start with the white and use the blues for accent colors- it will give the room a clean, fresh, open feel.

Best of Luck!

Answer 3

You know, it seems like it would be the opposite but I've actually done this and it has worked wonders in my small bathroom-you have to trust me on this one! I had heard in my color theory class (I'm an interior designer now) that dark colors will appear to recede, especially if you place lighter colors over them, thereby giving the illusion of a larger space. Now, if you're like me-and most of the people who have answered this question-you've only ever heard that light colors will make a space appear larger. However, I hate light, washed out colors so I thought I'd give it a try. I painted my bath a deep rich chocolate brown color and hung a large mirror framed in white and got cabinets in white, a white shower curtain and framed some black and whites in white. I got silver accents for the bathroom and some great sconces. I also used a pale icy blue for accents and for bath towels and throw rug. It looks HOT!!! And the walls actually do seem like they recede, making the bathroom feel more spacious! Try it!

Good luck!

Answer 4

Neutral tones are especially practical in the world of decoration because their neutrally means they can easily be teamed up with other colors. Warm colors make a room seem smaller and more homey, a place where we can retreat to unwind.

There are many techniques for increasing the expressiveness of the walls and for making your home a place where you feel at ease. Many neutral tones are associated with natural materials, stone, earth, wood, straw, sand or with artificial materials such as metal, glass, and concrete.

Here are ten household helpful hints for choosing colors and wall covering fabrics to decorate your home:

1. White and neutral tones are an ideal backdrop to make a work of art or tapestry stand out.

2. Neutral tones should be applied when a space is overloaded architecturally, or when we want something to fade into the background.

3. Neutral tones age well so they can be used where you do not redecorate, or touch up, very often; or if our intention is to specifically create an aged effect.

4. Variations on neutral tones are ideal for small rooms.

5. White and neutral tones are a great way of combining different decorative styles as they act as a neutral transition zone between one style and the other.

6. Gray metal or gray concrete, two neutral tones, are especially apt for creating modern ambience with a cutting edge feel.

7. Textured neutral tones, like limestone or temperate paint, are perfect for creating rustic effects.

8. Neutral tones fabrics, carpets, curtains, or tapestries are a great help when decorating because they go well with al the colors.

9. If you want a room steeped in neutral tones to be livelier, you can introduce a few dramatic color touches dark colors, even black, are a good solution.

10. A neutral tone is perfect for painting a wall or doors that you want to be inconspicuous.

Answer 5

Bright or light colors will make it seem larger. I like to stick with neutral tones, although I used a very bold blue color for my half bathroom. It is a regular plain blue with a very slight purple tint to it. I like that color because it really makes the white in the bathroom stand out, such as the toilet, sink, and white towels. It also makes my natural oak cabinets stand out really well. By making everything in the bathroom stand out so much, it makes the bathroom look nice and clean.

The slight purple makes it look very awesome, but add too much purple to blue and it looks kind of gawdy.

Answer 6

White, or a very light color, will reflect light making the space appear larger.

Answer 7

Lighter colors tend to make rooms look bigger. I would go with off white.

Answer 8

the tan would look good, but do your ceiling and trim in an off white.

Answer 9

In the evening

Answer 10

Definately something in the beige to light beige family.