When you think of traditional bathroom color schemes, you probably don’t think of red. Bathrooms tend to be decorated in pastels or neutrals, but nothing punches up the style of a bathroom more than using red as an accent color. An inexpensive and low-risk way to try out this color in your bathroom decorating is through the use of red bathroom accessories. Here are some tips for ways to create a new look in different types of bathrooms.

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1. Guest bathroom

Red is one of the most cheerful colors, so it can be very welcoming to a guest in your home. And what a colorful surprise it will be! To a visitor, a guest bathroom will seem more welcoming and certainly unique. If your guest bathroom is attached to an adjoining guest bedroom, consider toning the color down a bit. Using a darker burgundy or brick color for bathroom accessories will allow the room to blend better with the adjoining bedroom. Use pretty towels, bath mats, and window treatments in the same shade for a smartly coordinated appearance.

2. Master bathroom

Since the master bedroom and bath are your own personal kingdom, you can go as bright or as muted as your taste dictates. Bright red is a bold choice and works well with bedrooms that feature nautical or early American themes. A darker burgundy is a nice choice next to a bedroom’s traditional colors of sage green or gold and cream. Unless your bathroom and bedroom are directly connected, you don’t even need to worry about coordinating the colors.

3. Children’s bathroom

Young people love bright colors. Consider using red bathroom sets that feature polka dots, stripes, plaids, or other bold designs. As children get older, it is an inexpensive design fix to replace the outgrown bathroom accessories with a more mature pattern or darker shade.

Look for red bathroom accessories in bed and bath departments of large department stores, or check online. Chances are you will find a nice selection of choices at different price points. For whatever type of bathroom, a touch of red can be a bold and attractive design choice.

The bathroom set or bathroom accessory set is the perfect place for you to show your personality. If you are a fan of bright colors, you can choose out an ensemble in some bright color like neon green, bright red, or sunshine yellow. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can try to find a set more outlandish. All of the pieces usually match and sometimes depict a theme. For example, my daughter has a Hello Kitty bathroom set with pictures of the little cat on every piece. It might not be what you would want in your guest bathroom or the master bathroom, but it can be fun for kids’ bathroom sets. If you wanted to show your support for your favorite college or professional sports team then this could be a fun way to do it as well.