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Subdued Sage

For subtle interest and depth, look no further than sage green. This earthy hue is a miracle worker in modern bathrooms, as it softens stark white walls and offers the slightest hint of color. Lean into the organic aesthetic by topping your sage vanity with a wood mirror and by pulling in a couple of houseplants for good measure.

Slate Blue and White

Shades of blue are known for inducing calm and peace within, so what better choice for a spa bathroom than this on-trend hue? To keep the overall design warm and inviting, use brass or copper hardware to curb the gray undertones and achieve a lustrous finish.

Dove, Winter Wheat and Berry

Dove gray and winter wheat combine in this relaxing bathroom to create a soothing, understated color palette. Meanwhile, a deep berry rug offers contrast underfoot and takes the space from simple to stunning.

California Superbloom

Bring your bathroom bursting to life with fiery orange, marigold, scarlet and teal. An abundance of rich colors layered on top of each other easily evokes thoughts of wildflowers and gives the space a dramatic, organic feel. Pair with simple fixtures and decor to allow the focal wallpaper to really shine.

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Icelandic Falls

Icy gray hues are taking Scandinavian style to a bold new level. Inspire thoughts of glaciers and waterfalls with matte black, light wood and frost as your color palette. Jaw-dropping Calacatta Covelano marble lines the back wall and countertop in this main bathroom, adding one-of-a-kind movement to the design.

Soft Blush and Brass

Soft blush and shimmering brass exude Old Hollywood glamour and romance. Create a swoon-worthy bathroom of your own by putting these charming shades together. Designer Zoe Feldman dialed up the drama in this powder room with saber sconces and an eye-catching console sink.

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Taste the Tropics

Rich blue pairs with pure white to create this striking color palette. Bold, large-scale patterns and tropical houseplants bring the look to life, while brass fixtures and hardware add a contemporary element.

Lemony Yellow and Slate Gray

Enjoy comforting warmth year-round by indulging in a lemony yellow, alabaster and slate gray color palette. This Mediterranean-modern bathroom goes a step further with Spanish tile floors and a traditional clawfoot tub, which seem right out of an Italian villa.

Forest Foliage

Deep, moody green interiors are taking the design world by storm, and bathrooms are no exception. Consider a hue like hunter, olive, forest, jade or emerald for the walls and balance its intensity with natural wood and jute accents. Matte black fixtures and ceramics complete the look.

Golden Glam

Add glamorous drama to a plain white bathroom by painting the vanity black and trimming with gold accents. To soften the look, opt for soft gray floor tile and keep accessories neutral.

Crisp White, Black and Mist

Mist, an elevated, blue-gray hue, is the perfect way to modernize the retro, 1950s aesthetic. In this bright bathroom from designer Kirsten Holmstedt, black-and-white penny tile puts another fresh twist on the old favorite while the vanity adds calming contrast.

Rosebud Pink and Ivy Green

Delicate pink and dark ivy green make one enchanting color scheme. Add wonder and beauty to your bathroom by showcasing these hues in the form of floral wallpaper. Aged bronze mirrors topped with little birds, as seen above, are a great way to finish off the garden theme.

Slot Canyon Red and Gold

Russet red, tawny gold and black perfectly capture the look of a desert sunset, making this palette a fitting choice for a Southwestern-style bathroom. Heat things up with a statement floor and set your crisp white stall shower or tub ablaze in the best way possible.

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Midnight Sky and Azure

Cheery Peony, Violet and Orchid

Instantly perk up a drab bathroom with a bright array of peony, violet and orchid. The designers at Steele Street Studio show how it's done by enlivening this neutral retreat with a peony vanity, enriching it with violet and orchid wallpaper. The final design is playful and multi-dimensional.

Graphite Gradient

This sleek, edgy color palette employs various shades of gray to create interest against a crisp, modern white. The combination feels clean and refreshing, ideal for a bathroom. Choose clean-lined silhouettes and smooth, high-gloss finishes. Houseplants are a welcome addition, as they add a touch of lively color to the otherwise neutral palette.

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Shibori Blues

Sun-Scorched Earth

Terra cotta is making a major comeback, and the bathroom is the perfect place to embrace the trend. With proper sealing, terra-cotta tiles can be used for showers and floors alike. Pair the natural tile with other earthy, clay-hued tones, and offset the warmth with matte black. Tribal-patterned accents will play up the desert vibe, while modern shapes and silhouettes will ensure the color palette feels fresh.

Peppy Kelly Green

When paired with white Carrara marble tile and brushed gold hardware, this energetic green hue turns a plain bathroom into a showstopper. Up the pep factor by choosing rugs and shower curtains in a bold-patterned navy and white.

Au Naturel

If you're growing tired of your all-white bathroom, but aren't quite ready for a full remodel, simply freshen it up with natural, golden wood and antique-inspired metallic elements.

Modern Boho

This ultra-popular look pairs warm with cool and crisp with soft for a totally fresh feel. Start with a bright white backdrop and mix in sleek black lines. Soften the high-contrast palette with muted wildflower hues like dandelion yellow and dusty rose. Layer in warm textures — think natural materials like wood, jute and rattan — to tie the look together.

Ribbon Pink and Cornflower Blue

Whimsical without being over-the-top, pale pink and cornflower blue make a lovely combination in this teen girl's bathroom. Designer Caitlin Wilson sweetened the look with fanciful wallpaper and rose quartz pulls, and then used an ivory vanity to give the eyes a place to rest.

Stonewash

A lovely complement to weathered wood, antique metals and handwoven accents, this calm, muted gray-green hue is a top choice among farmhouse-style design lovers.

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Fanciful Coral

Interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn combines high-contrast mosaic tiles and glamorous brass hardware with airy coral walls to yield a balanced and beautiful primary bathroom. The fresh coral hue brings personality and warmth to the otherwise demanding details used throughout the space.

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Cabana Blue and White

Channel sophisticated seaside vibes with cabana blue and white stripes. In this contemporary bathroom, mosaic tile gives the crisp pattern a glittering effect, like sunlight catching on the ocean's surface. Complete the look with brushed brass fixtures, which will pop against the blue and add warmth to the breezy palette.

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Onyx Flecked With White

Polished black marble walls flecked with white make this space from Erica Bryen a striking place to get ready in the morning. Recreate the edgy aesthetic with a midcentury vanity and copper pendants.

Soft Sunshine

This delicate yellow hue evokes cozy cottage charm and pairs beautifully with vintage and rustic elements like this clawfoot tub and distressed footstool. To complete the French country aesthetic, designer Sarah Richardson chose curtains and other decor in dainty floral patterns.

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Garnet and Sapphire

Transform your main bathroom into a treasure trove with high-impact colors such as garnet and sapphire. The trick to achieving this luxe look is to make a statement through mainstays like the vanity and medicine cabinet. Then, level up with gold light fixtures and hardware.

Retro Contrast

Black is back in a big way. The iconic approach to using this deep hue is pairing it with a crisp white, choosing a matte finish for walls or furniture. To embrace the retro feel of the palette, incorporate brass hardware and midcentury modern pieces in warm wood tones. Choose an interesting graphic tile for the floors or backsplash to complete the high-contrast design.

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Ocean Storm

Think swirling ocean waves beneath a stormy, gray sky, and you've mastered the feel of this color scheme. It's all about choosing calming, ocean-inspired blues and cool, icy grays. Balance those tones with bright white for a space that feels equally relaxing and energizing.

Sophisticated Smoke

This smoldering hue is a refined take on the dove gray bathroom trend. Pair with weathered metallics, natural greenery and subtle texture like grass cloth wallpaper for a sophisticated look.

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Collegiate Maroon, Gold and Green

Take a page out of 2to5 Design's playbook and use maroon, gold and green to give your midcentury bathroom the preppy-cool look of a letterman jacket. Matte black pendants, shelves and countertops should temper the hues to ensure that the space feels hip, not dated.

Electric Violet

Strike the perfect chord between girly and edgy with electric violet. This fiercely feminine shade is so strong on its own that the rest of the bathroom can be kept minimal, with just a mirror, towel rack and pedestal sink.

Green and Gray

Got a penchant for drama? Make Brian Patrick Flynn your design muse and give your bathroom a bold facelift with this punchy peacock hue. The bold blue-green looks gorgeous with cool and warm metal finishes alike and plays well with bathroom mainstays gray and white.

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Coffee With Cream

Gone are the days of stain and paint overload. Natural wood is in, and this color scheme is all about accentuating the beauty of wood grain. Balance the rich, warm brown tones with soft, creamy whites or pastels. While this palette pairs effortlessly with a rustic aesthetic, it can also pair beautifully with a contemporary design.

Bold Gemstone

Establish a dark, dramatic gemstone color like black onyx for the base of this palette. Accent with vibrant jewel tones like topaz blue and ruby. The design should feel funky and eclectic, so don't be afraid to embrace bold patterns and over-the-top textures like tassels and fringe.

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Pretty in Pink

This pretty mid-century staple is back in a big way. Go totally vintage with classic square pink tile or take a new approach by pairing modern glass tile with sleek chrome and porcelain accents.

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Desert Road

This combo of earthy desert tones and dusty gray hues exudes interest. To achieve the feel, pair cool concrete floors, walls or countertops with warm wood accents. Soften industrial elements with natural accessories like a jute rug, wicker basket or macramé wall hanging.

Earthen Teal

Moody and saturated green-blue hues are ideal for creating a serene bathroom. Pair a teal focal piece, like a tub or accent wall, with varying shades of dark and light blue, brown and tan and finish with soft linen accents.

Canary Yellow and Black

Bring an outdated kids' bathroom into the present with a punchy black, white and canary yellow color palette. To ensure that this look has plenty of staying power, treat the black and white as the base palette and limit the bright yellow to an accent wall that can be easily swapped for another color down the road.

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