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Once you’ve decided on the right type of paint for your bathroom (one that can cope with both higher temperatures and levels of humidity), it’s time to settle on a color scheme. While traditional bathroom color palettes feature blue or green as their primary tones, there are plenty of other options to choose from. Add a burst of hot, spicy mustard yellow and you have an energizing, invigorating space that’s guaranteed to wake you up in the morning. If you prefer a leisurely, relaxing bath in the evening as opposed to a morning wake-you-up shower, softer tones like pale pink or warming colous will help you unwind.
Treat your bathroom as you would any other space and use color to bring out its character. Neutral paints can form the basis of a beautiful bathroom, accenting a classical wall mural to introduce that heritage touch. Add a roll-top bath and even some wall art and your bathroom can be transformed into a haven of peace and tranquillity. The quintessential blue and white bathroom captures a nautical theme if you’re an ocean lover or turn your bathroom into a jungle retreat with green walls and botanical shades trimmed.
Yes, you can — but it needs to be the right kind. Our ultra matt resistance emulsion is perfect for bathrooms. The flat matt of this finish resists condensation, peeling, and mould, giving you that luxurious look without compromising on performance.
What are the best colour ideas for small bathrooms?
Soft neutrals like Buttercream, soothing tones such as Breathe, or pale pastels can open up smaller spaces beautifully. Add contrast with deeper tones on woodwork or perfectly partnered accent walls. Or you can really lean into the dark and moody look colour drenching the room in one of our rich jewel tones such as Divine Damson (Colour of the Year 2026) or Adeline or Epoch.
Are your paints water or oil based?
Each of our paints are water-based, which means they are all low odour and have a lower VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) level than any oil-based paints. It also means they are extremely quick drying, meaning you can get more out of your project in less time. Volatile Organic Compounds contribute to atmospheric pollution when they evaporate (when the paint dries), and they can be found in chemicals used across many industries such as soaps, building materials, and cleaning products.
What’s the difference between your everyday emulsion and resistance ultra durable matt emulsion?
Our Everyday Emulsion has a slight sheen. Our Resistance Ultra Flatt Matte Durable Emulsion has a 1% sheen level with Class:1 Scrubbable classification. But what does this actually mean? Our Resistance Ultra Durable Matte Emulsion is so tough that it will keep its luxurious flat matte finish even after cleaning. That’s right—no lifting paint, leaving white marks, or burnishing when you clean it. It is brilliant for high traffic areas such as hallways and living rooms because of its durability and resistance to bumps and knocks. Our Everyday Emulsion is more suited to lower traffic areas such as spare bedrooms or studies and is perfect for use on any ceilings. Please note: whilst our paints are dry to the touch within a matter of hours, water-based paints take approximately 28 days to fully cure. This is when the paint is 100% dry and has reached its full hardness/durability. Until the paint has fully cured, it will not withstand knocks or wiping/cleaning.
What finish should I use to paint wood and metal?
What samples do you have available?
