50+ Blue Bathroom Ideas That Are Soothing and Spa-Like

Find inspiration in these blue bathroom ideas from real homes that look like tranquil spas.

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Blue Bathrooms We Love (and How to Design Your Own)

You might not be aware, but experts say that blue is the best bedroom color because it promotes relaxation and peace. But that's not the only room in a home that should be a tranquil space. The bathroom should be an area to unwind in, too.

"Colors may affect you psychologically, including your ability to sleep,” Sue Peacock, a U.K.-based psychologist, says about the connection between the color blue and sleeping. "Some colors may evoke relaxation, while others stimulate your mind and make you more awake.”

At the end of the day or in the wee hours of the morning when the rest of the world is asleep, the bathroom is where you shed the stress of the day or center yourself for what's to come. Blue is a great color for a bathroom because it pairs well with other colors and is timeless.

So, to turn your bathroom into a spa-like oasis, you'll want to check out the dozens of blue bathroom ideas from Apartment Therapy House Tours. No shade of blue is the same, so seeing several options is essential to narrow down what works best for your home.

Tips for Decorating a Blue Bathroom

Color drenching a room in blue (even if you use different shades of the hue) can make a space feel super fun and add drama.
If your home has vintage blue tiles, embrace them! Emphasize them by using floral wallpaper or bright-colored paint on the walls.

Bethany Nauert
The original blue tile is actually what sold the renters on their Los Angeles apartment. They hung Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon wallpaper to complement the blue tiles and bring the room to life.

Alix McIntosh Photography
Even though the bathroom in this Scottish home is narrow, it doesn't feel small, thanks to this electric blue paint. The vivid color makes your eyes scan upwards and appreciate the tall ceilings.

Minette Hand
Wallpaper is a great way to incorporate color and drama into a bathroom. In this Chicago apartment, the renter hung Milton & King's Leopard wallpaper in cobalt.

Selena Kirchhoff
One way to infuse blue into a bathroom is through vibrant appliances. This Portugal home's bathroom has a blue sink, toilet, and bidet. They pop against the white and blue tiles, too.

Amanda Archibald
The powder room in this apartment is the renter's proudest DIY. They installed wall paneling, painted the textured blue above, and hung 3-D evil eyes (an homage to the renter's Turkish background).

Jessica Brydson
You don't necessarily have to paint the walls or install wallpaper to have a soothing blue bathroom. The homeowner selected light blue subway tiles for her bathroom, making the room feel like a spa.