Bold or quiet, these hues will upgrade a petite space.

One great way to make your small bathroom stand out from the crown?

An unexpectedcoat of paint.

Small beige bathroom

Photo:The Carter Cottage

Does tangerine make you smile?

Opt forKnockout Orangeby Sherwin-Williams, which the team atOyster Creek Studiosused to coat a campaign-style vanity.

It creates a striking focal point that adds personality and energy to the room.

Orange bathroom vanity

Analicia Herrmannfor Oyster Creek Studios

The surrounding walls are painted in Benjamin Moores Chantilly Lace in semi-gloss to not feel too muted.

The clients had seen a dark blue kitchen and had saved the image for ages, she says.

For a more subtle effect, look to a wispy gray to add an airy, elevated feel.

Small bathroom

Jennifer Hughes Photographyfor Azali Kassum Design

We chose a soft, airy blue wall painted withGray Wispby Benjamin Moore.

It boasts subtle moody undertones, striking the perfect balance between calm and contrast.

The wainscoting in this powder room initially felt too traditional for the homeowner, explains Papier.

Blue bathroom

Laurey Glenn Photographyfor Whitney McGregor Designs

Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams

Mary Margaret Smithfor Kelly Neely Interiors

Find yourself a little paint adverse?

Don’t forget the power of textiles as well!

They’re the perfect place to add color and character.

Small Bathroom

Christy Kosnic Photographyfor Third Street Architecture

Papier did just that for this little girl’s room, opting forRevel BlueandIcelandic(both by Sherwin-Williams).

In doing so, the space doesn’t skewtoojuvenile.

Peach bathroom

Margaret Rajicfor Natalie Papier

Bathroom with green vanity

Mary Margaret Smithfor Kelly Neely Interiors

Bathroom

The Carter Cottage

Wallpapered bathroom

Emery Davis Photographyfor Oyster Creek Studios

Small bathroom

Christy Kosnic for Third Street Architecture

Bathroom vanity

Megan Easterdayfor Natalie Papier