7 Striking Paint Colors for Your Powder Room
Bold reds are an invigorating choice for wall color in a powder room. Whether you go for a pure red or a modern red-orange, it will provide a high-energy kick. It’s also a flattering shade to surround yourself with since it tends to give people a rosy glow.
Try these: Tomato Tango from Benjamin Moore, Spicy Tomatofrom Dunn-Edwards or Top Tomato from Behr.
Powder rooms are often cramped and have little wall space for artwork or other accessories. That’s why I love an eye-catching color on the wall, such as a hot orange. It can stand on its own as the only decorative element you need in such a tight space.
Try these: Cayenne Pepper fromPratt & Lambert, Knockout Orange from Sherwin-Williams or Orange Zest from Kelly-Moore.
If your bathroom lacks natural light, fake it with a dash of a vivacious yellow. The more neon it is, the less you’ll want to use, but it’s a terrific way to set an optimistic, cheery tone.
Try these: Citrus Zest from Behr,Yellow Finch from Benjamin Moore or Citrus Spice from PPG Pittsburgh Paints.
If a window in the powder room brings in abundant natural light, you can get away with an almost-fluorescent green. Just make sure you also have good overhead lighting, so the room is well-lit after dark.
Try these: Margarita from Benjamin Moore, Center Stagefrom Sherwin-Williams or Lemon Grass from PPG Pittsburgh Paints.
One of my favorite colors for a bathroom is a watery blue because it gives a hit of color that’s still soothing. Look for a shade with a touch of gray if you prefer something darker. The gray tones down the blue for a relaxed vibe.
Try these: Pacific from Pratt & Lambert, Hazel from Sherwin-Williams or Covington Blue from Benjamin Moore.
Tough to pull off in large amounts, hot pink can be a striking accent in a powder room. Here, it mixes with black, white and shades of gray for a sophisticated look.
Try these: Hot Pink from Behr, Valentine’s Day from Kelly-Mooreor Gypsy Pink from Benjamin Moore.
Black isn’t so basic when it’s a wall color. And though it’s definitely not a neon hue, it’s still tricky to use indoors in large quantities because it can gobble up the light. So while an all-black living room may be ill-advised, it can be a stunning option in a powder room. It’s especially handsome with bronze or copper metals.