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Gray is a color that allows you to bring modernity to your interior. Being minimalistic, it can be freely combined with other colors - it is a neutral shade. A gray bathroom will provide us with a timeless base and a calm design based on color that is perfectionist and clean.
In a bathroom decorated in this color, it is worth emphasizing strong colors, rich contrasts or subtle gradations.
Psychological characteristics of gray color
Light shades of gray have a beneficial effect on a person’s psychological state. Especially if you combine them with beige or cream colors.
For example, pearl gray gives a feeling of protection and peace.
Dark colors should be used sparingly, as they can make the interior too overwhelming and gloomy.
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Gray bathroom: pros and cons
A gray interior has its advantages and disadvantages, just like any other tones. There are still more advantages.
Among them are the following:
- A strict and balancing color allows you to achieve nobility in the interior.
- Can be used in various styles - from Scandinavian to loft, from hi-tech to classic.
- Over time it will not become annoying.
- Pairs well with other shades.
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Among the disadvantages is that the color has a certain depressive mood. But this only applies to those who are currently depressed.
If there are those in the house who are currently going through a difficult period in their lives, there is no need to make the bathroom in gray tones.
But this color will not necessarily depress. Some people really like it.
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Another disadvantage is that when using too dark tones, the space in the bathroom may be visually reduced.
The room may seem more cramped.
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Other disadvantages usually include the following:
- Excessive amounts of gray in the bathroom can make the interior look very monotonous and boring. Although, if you add a few bright accents to the design, this problem is completely solved. For example, you can install bright towel holders and various shelves.
- The gradation of light and shadow on different surfaces with different textures helps to avoid monotony and makes the room more stylish and cozy. But because of this, a gray bath should have a lot of natural and artificial lighting. It is best to use spotlights for different areas in the room. LED strip is also a good option.
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Choosing a shade of gray for the bath
This tone has a distinctive feature.
The reflective qualities of this color can make a gray bathroom design stand out.
Silver gray
This is a beautiful shade that is associated with comfort and tranquility. It allows you to make the bath visually larger.
Particularly suitable for small spaces.
Classical
Classic gray requires a contrasting environment. Without it, the room may look boring.
But if you combine it with other colors, the room will look stylish and noble.
Light gray and pearl
These shades are close to white, so they can be used to make your bathroom seem larger.
Pearl is often used when decorating small bathrooms.
In combination with dark shades, light gray looks more expressive.
Dark grey
This shade is not very good for decorating the entire bath, as it can have a depressing effect.
But it can be used to focus attention on certain areas, for example, near the bathtub or above the sink.
Gray-blue
This shade is also called the color of a pigeon's wing. With its help you can give the room nobility and sophistication.
Suitable for decoration in a classic style, but it can also be used in a modern interior. Looks bad in small bathrooms, as it visually reduces the space.
Design Features
Main distinctive characteristics:
- Thanks to their excellent reflectivity, light gray and silver tones visually expand the space and give it additional radiance.
- This interior is calm and stable. A balanced gray background goes well with rich accents.
- This palette is perfect for the bathroom because of its practicality.
What to combine gray with
Unique combinations can add coziness to a space and make it feel more alive. But it is important to combine colors correctly.
Black
A tandem of black and gray will make the room luxurious and elegant.
These colors will not make the atmosphere gloomy, but rather, on the contrary, modern and sophisticated.
White
The combination with white is a win-win. It fills the room with serenity, relaxation and lightness.
But white tones should be used in moderation, since their task is to emphasize the uniqueness of gray.
White should not become the basis of design.
Red
A monochromatic interior in gray becomes interesting and stylish when using red shades in small quantities.
For example, this color can be used for accessories.
Blue and cyan
Blue or blue tones bring a coolness to a gray bathroom, but at the same time create an elegant and seasoned combination.
With the help of sapphire shades you can add a certain solemnity to the interior.
Blue, sky and pale cornflower blue colors give the room an atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility.
A slight contrast forms a rather harmonious duet.
Brown
Using brown shades you can add harmony, comfort and warmth to a room.
The combination of gray and wood looks very stylish.
Yellow
A more sophisticated design is achieved with the help of golden or yellow inclusions.
Against an ashy background, yellow tones look elegant and expensive.
Finishing materials
Walls
Tile is a standard way to decorate a bathroom. A huge range of different tile shapes and many shades of gray allow you to realize any ideas.
Interspersed with white tiles will make the room spacious, making people feel more comfortable in the bathroom.
To visually expand the space, you can add a mosaic strip to standard-sized tiles.
It will look especially good in niches for mirrors, near the washbasin and the bathtub itself.
With this combination you can make the design more winning.
If you want to create a luxurious bathroom design in gray tones, then you need to use natural marble tiles.
It does not need any additions because it is completely independent.
You can also use liquid wallpaper as the main wall decoration.
They are not afraid of a humid environment, but it is still better to decorate the area near the shower or bathtub with tiles.
The panels give the room practicality and neatness.
They are fixed to each other, which is why there are no gaps. That is, dirt will not accumulate between them.
When using panels, it is important to ensure good ventilation in the room. This will prevent fungus from occurring.
Ceiling
It is important that the ceiling covering can withstand high humidity well.
The easiest way is to paint it, but to make it look impressive, it is better to use suspended ceilings. They are beautiful and durable.
If the bathroom is small and you don’t want to use suspended ceilings to save space, then you can use slatted panels.
They are easy to install and have a representative appearance.
Floor
There are many options for flooring. It is not recommended to use laminate.
Ceramic or marble tiles are best suited for bathroom floors. It is wear resistant. And different shades, shapes and sizes allow you to create an interesting design for a gray bathroom.
As an alternative, you can use wood, porcelain stoneware, or cork for the floor.
Examples in various styles
Ash tones fit perfectly into many modern stylistic solutions. For example, a light gray finish in combination with crisp white sanitary ware will be a worthy design for a minimalist interior.
Iron-gray and graphite colors will add expressiveness to a bathroom in the urban loft direction. Nickel-plated and chrome-plated surfaces against the background of concrete walls will look very original.
The photo shows gray concrete wall decoration in a minimalist style bathroom.
Expensive marble cladding in gray shades in combination with beautiful half-columns and a large bathtub on gilded legs will perfectly complement the luxurious Baroque style.
For classic and neoclassical designs, white-aluminum, agate or pebble colors are suitable, which will highlight the elegant environment.
Choosing furniture for a gray bathroom
The elegance of the interior is emphasized by the washbasin and bathtub, which are made to match the room.
A gray bathroom, like many other wet rooms, is usually filled with furniture made from recycled wood MDF and chipboard or plastic. These materials are durable and mold-resistant.
To complement the interior, you can install a cabinet with mirrored doors and a cabinet with a built-in sink.
If there is enough space, it is advisable to install chests of drawers.
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Photo of a small bathroom
By using a lighter palette, glossy, mirror surfaces and a minimal amount of volumetric decor, it is possible to achieve no less spectacular interior masterpieces.
The photo shows the design of a small bathroom in gray-pearl tones.
For a small bathroom, it is better to choose compact furniture and replace floor cabinets with hanging shelves that preserve usable space. You can enlarge and lighten the space with glass partitions for the bathroom or shower.
Lighting for a gray bathroom
Most often, one central chandelier is not enough.
It is difficult to create a truly cozy bathroom without additional small light sources. They are placed so that it is as comfortable as possible to be in any part of the room.
They are usually located above the shower, bathtub and near the mirror.
It must be taken into account that the lamps should be installed as far as possible from the water.
An excellent option for local lighting is LED lighting, which is placed at the top of the cabinets and above the mirror.
You can run such a tape along the baseboard. This will give you a feeling of lightness and weightlessness.
Gray bathroom design: accessories and textiles
You can use fresh flowers to decorate the room. They always make you feel comfortable.
Fittings for a gray finish can be taken with gold, bronze or copper plating. This helps create a chic interior.
It is very important to combine the textiles used with the overall interior of the room. When choosing common items (rug, curtains), you must try not to stray from the general concept.
There are 2 main options for this:
- Selection of all textiles in accordance with the style of the room.
- Selection of things with emphasis on them.
But in the second case, it is important not to overdo it, so as not to make several color accents at once. Because of this, the entire interior will seem tasteless.
The best option is a combination of common items: bathrobes, towels and slippers.
A thoughtful combination of gray tones with shades of other colors allows you to create a stylish and sophisticated design for a gray bathroom.
Even if you change the decorative elements, peace and comfort will remain.
Accessories
To diversify the neutral monotony of gray tones, in such bathrooms it is recommended to use bright and richly colored towels, bathrobes, rugs, soap dishes and other accessories as decor.
At the same time, the interior looks best if it is designed in two primary colors. Gray is used as the main tone for decorating the room, and additional gray is used as bright accents.IMPORTANT!
Too many accessories of different styles and colors will make the bathroom too colorful and deprive it of refined restraint and style.
