Just finished repainting my bathroom and stumbled on a neat trick: if your bathroom's kinda small or cramped, painting the ceiling a lighter shade than the walls makes it feel way roomier. I went with a soft sage green on the walls and a creamy off-white ceiling, and honestly, it feels like a whole new space. Curious if anyone else tried something similar or has other color combos that worked well in their bathrooms...
"painting the ceiling a lighter shade than the walls makes it feel way roomier."
Wish I'd known this earlier... I painted my tiny bathroom walls AND ceiling a deep navy blue thinking it'd look classy. Now it feels like showering in a submarine. Lesson learned, lighter ceilings next time.
"Now it feels like showering in a submarine."
Haha, I totally get this feeling. A few years back, I went through a similar phase—got obsessed with dark, moody colors and decided to paint my guest bathroom charcoal gray from floor to ceiling. Thought it'd look sleek and modern, but instead, it felt like stepping into a cave every time I went in there. Guests would joke about needing a flashlight to find the soap.
Eventually, I repainted the ceiling a soft off-white and added some brighter accents—like a pale wood mirror frame and some greenery—and it completely transformed the space. It still had that sophisticated vibe I wanted, but suddenly felt airy and welcoming instead of gloomy.
Honestly, ceilings are underrated when it comes to color choices. People often overlook them or just default to plain white, but even subtle shifts in shade can dramatically change how spacious a room feels. If you're still into navy (which can look amazing, btw), maybe try pairing it with a creamy ivory or soft gray ceiling next time. It'll keep the classy feel without the submarine effect.
Also, lighting makes a huge difference. If you're stuck with darker walls for now, consider swapping out your bulbs for something brighter or warmer-toned. Even adding a small lamp or wall sconce can help break up the darkness and make the room feel less cramped.
Anyway, don't beat yourself up too much—color mishaps happen to everyone. It's all part of figuring out what works best for your space...and your sanity.
Been there with the dark walls too—thought a deep forest green would look chic, but ended up feeling like I was showering in a mossy cave, lol. Agree lighting helps, but I've found mirrors can make a huge difference too. A decent-sized mirror really opened up my tiny space. Curious if anyone's tried metallic or reflective accents to brighten things up without repainting everything? Seems budget-friendly, but I'm not sure if it'd actually help or just look tacky...
Been there with the dark walls too—thought a deep forest green would look chic, but ended up feeling like I was showering in a mossy cave, lol. Agree lighting helps, but I've found mirrors can ma...
Mirrors definitely help, especially if you can position them opposite a window or a good light source. Metallic accents can work too, but I'd suggest keeping them subtle—think brushed nickel or matte brass fixtures rather than shiny chrome everywhere. A friend of mine added a few copper accents (towel hooks, soap dispenser) against muted teal walls, and it really warmed up the space without looking flashy or cheap.
