Modern 20 Yellow Bathroom Decor Ideas for a Lively Aesthetic

We love adding color to any place to make it feel more interesting, and the bathroom is no different. White, gray or soft blues are the colors most people choose, but we thought why not try something more attractive? That is when we learned how powerful yellow could be. That color is so happy and bright that it makes the bathroom feel clean and full of style right away.

We did not think yellow would look good in a bathroom at first, but when we started experimenting with it by adding yellow tiles towels and even a wall, the whole bathroom looked different. All of a sudden the room felt so cool and modern. This made the bathroom one of our favorite places in the house. It was like having a little bit of sunshine inside.

Today we will share 20 of our favorite yellow bathroom decorating ideas with you. These ideas will help you make your bathroom look lively, modern and full of personality, whether you want to give it a big makeover or just a few small changes to make it look better. Let us look at how adding a little yellow can make a big change.

The Psychology of Yellow in Interior Design

Before we discuss decorating, it is important to understand why yellow is such a popular color. The color yellow makes people feel happy, full of energy and positive. It makes a bathroom feel bright and alive because it is the color of sunshine. When used in a bathroom, yellow can make it feel warm and comforting, which can make morning and evening baths more enjoyable.

In color psychology, yellow is thought to make people feel warmer and more alert. Putting it in a bathroom can help make a small bathroom feel bigger, which is helpful if it is small. But it can be hard to use yellow right too much, it can be too strong and the wrong shade can make things look harsh. To use yellow well in your bathroom, you must find the right mix and pick shades that go well with the rest of the design.

Wall with a Sunshine Yellow Accent

This is a simple and effective way to add yellow to our bathroom. A sunny yellow fence can make the bathroom brighter right away and become a focal point without being too much. This is ideal for small bathrooms, where an all-yellow look might be too much.

How can we do ?

We choose a wall that will stand out like the one behind the sink or tub and pick a shade of yellow that complements the other colors in our bathroom. A soft mellow yellow has a smooth effect, while a bright, vivid yellow makes a strong statement. Pair the accent wall with silver or white lighting to make the bathroom balanced.

Different kinds

We paint the bottom half of the wall yellow and the top half a neutral color. If we paint the bead board or paneling yellow, we can also add texture.

Yellow tiles in bathroom design

Tiles are an important part of bathroom design because they are practical and give us many design choices. Putting yellow tiles in the bathroom can make it look bold and exciting. When we add a modern touch with yellow and white tiles, the bathroom will feel light and clean.

How can we do ?

Giving our bathroom a fun, retro look, we chose a background of yellow and white checkers. Right away it made the room feel lively and playful. To make it look more modern, we added yellow tiles with big geometric shapes like herringbone. For a simpler look, we kept the pattern mostly white and added one yellow stripe here and there. This little touch made things interesting without being too much.

Different kinds

To make a gradient, we mix yellow tiles with different shades of yellow. We use orange and yellow tiles together in a mosaic design to make our bathroom look better and add some texture.

Vanity in Golden Yellow

A vanity is often the most essential thing in a bathroom. A bright yellow vanity can make a statement that looks bold and expensive. This idea works great if we have a large bathroom, because the vanity can stand out without making the bathroom feel crowded.

How can we do ?

We picked deep golden yellow that went well with the other colors in the bathroom. To make it look more beautiful, we paired it with brass hardware that gave it a warm, classy glow. We chose a soft, neutral colored marble tabletop to balance out the bright yellow. This made the perfect mix of lively and soothing elements.

Different kinds

A floating yellow sink will save space in a small bathroom and keep it looking open. Other yellow accents can be used to decorate the open shelves below the vanity with decorative items or nicely arranged towels.

Yellow Bathroom Accessories

If you are not ready to paint your bathroom. Adding yellow accents is a fantastic option. Towels, bath mats, soap basins, and toothbrush holders that are yellow add a bit of color without being too much.

How can you do it?

Make sure all your items are the same shade of yellow to make your bathroom look more put together. Yellow decorations can stand out and add life to a neutral bathroom. Mix and match different designs and textures in your yellow accessories to make the bathroom more attractive.

Different versions

Baskets and other yellow objects to keep our bathroom neat and stylish. So we use plants or flowers in yellow pots to add a natural touch.

Yellow Shower Curtains

Shower curtains are an easy way to change the look of our bathroom. A yellow curtain will add a lot of colorful energy.

How can you do it?

Choose an entirely yellow shower curtain to create a bold and modern look. Pick a yellow curtain with geometric shapes, flower prints or abstract art if you like patterns. Pair the shower curtain with yellow bath mats and blankets for a unified look.

Variations

The shower curtain has a neutral color at the bottom and a yellow color at the top. We could add a yellow-colored film or stickers to a glass shower enclosure to get the same effect.

Pale Yellow Walls with Bold Accents

Soft yellow walls with bright highlights make a bathroom feel warm and stylish. We can add small amounts of brighter yellow to the soft yellow to make it warmer and more neutral. We paint the walls a soft, golden yellow to make the room feel warm and cozy. Add splashes of bright yellow to artwork, rugs, or light fixtures. Light yellow makes the room feel open and colorful, so this style works well in big and small bathrooms.

Possible Changes

Highlight windows, mirrors or doors by adding a yellow border or trim around them. To create a striking focal point, use bright yellow tiles in the shower or as a backsplash.

Yellow and Grey Combo

Modern furniture designers like to use yellow and gray together because it combines the warm color of yellow with the excellent, soothing color of gray. This pair gives a bathroom sleek and modern look, especially in the bathroom. The grey tones help tone down the yellow’s brightness, making for a stylish and well-balanced look.

How can you get this look?

Make grey the primary color in the bathroom to begin. It works with gray tiles, cabinets and even walls. Then, add yellow in small ways, like with towels, items or home decor. This lets the yellow pop out without making the bathroom look too busy.

We could also use gray walls with yellow highlights. Set up a mirror with a yellow frame, yellow shelves or artwork that uses yellow tones. With this method, gray remains the primary color and yellow stands out in certain places.

Use yellow and gray tiles in a pattern if you want the two colors to look more balanced. A checkerboard or herringbone pattern can give a bathroom a lively and exciting look.

Different Ways to Have Fun with This Mix

Add chrome or brushed nickel faucets to give the bathroom a metallic gray look. These metals complement the gray and give the room a touch of modern luxury.

For a unique touch use a gradient effect where gray fades into yellow over time. This can be done with tiles or even paint, giving the bathroom a one-of-a-kind and artistic touch.

Yellow Mosaic tiles

For art and color in the bathroom, yellow mosaic tiles are a great choice. These small intricate tiles can make any wall stand out, making our bathroom feel like a work of art.

Yellow mosaic tiles with white, gray and blue 

Select one wall, like the one behind the toilet or in the shower, and cover it with yellow mosaic tiles. This will give the bathroom a bold, noticeable feature that stands out.

We could mix yellow mosaic tiles with white, gray or blue ones. This combination makes the style even more exciting and one-of-a-kind.

We can use mosaic tiles to make designs or even pictures on the walls of our bathroom. This way, we can create something unique and fitting to our style.

How to Use Mosaic Tiles in Different Ways

Add parts made of metal to the pattern. A few metal accents improve the overall look and give the bathroom a bit of luxury. Use mosaic tiles on more than just the walls. We can also put them on the floor. A mosaic-tiled floor in bright colors will draw attention and look wonderful with simple wall art, making our bathroom stand out.

Bold Yellow Bathtub

A bright yellow bathtub would look wonderful in our bathroom. This bright choice stands out right away and gives any tub a unique look, whether it is built-in or stands alone. A yellow bathtub is a beautiful and valuable work of art that can change the way our bathroom looks. 

Sunny Yellow Bathtub

This happy color bathtub will become the bathroom’s main point, drawing attention to itself and making the bathroom look better. Make bland or white walls and floors with the yellow bathtub stand out. This difference will allow the bathtub to stand out without adding too much color to the room.

Use brass or gold fixtures to add a bit of class. The shiny tones will look great with the yellow and give our bathroom a rich classy look.

Various Ways to Design Yellow Bathtub

One option is a bathtub with yellow accents if an entirely yellow tub is too bright for you. For instance, a bathtub with a yellow outside and a white inside can make the bathroom look more balanced while still eye catching.

Add a yellow bath tray or other bath items that match the tub to strengthen the yellow theme. This will make the bathroom style look complete and well thought out.

Yellow and Black Contrast

Black and yellow together is a bold move that makes our bathroom look striking and high-contrast. This mix works exceptionally well in modern and simple designs, where it can add drama and a feeling of class. With its bright yellow and deep black colors, this bathroom jumps out and is beautiful.

Steps to Get This Bold Look

The main parts of the bathroom should be black, like the pipes, shelves, and accents. Next, add a splash of yellow to the room with tiles, wall art or other items. This method makes the bathroom feel more stable while adding a bright touch of color.

For a theatrical look, use floor or shower tiles with a black and yellow design. Using patterns like chevrons, stripes or geometric shapes can give the bathroom a unique look that is both lively and eye-catching.

For something less powerful, we can put black towels and other items on a yellow background. The bold contrast is still there with this more understated method, but it is easier to change or update over time.

Various Methods to Combine Yellow and Black

Use a white color scheme to soften the stark contrast between yellow and black. A few white accents keep the design in check and make the bathroom feel bigger and lighter. Mix black grout with yellow tiles for a slick and modern look. This minor feature makes the design stand out by highlighting the strong color contrast.

Floral Yellow Wallpaper

Wallpaper is coming back strong in home decor and a floral yellow pattern can give our bathroom a natural, clean feel. No matter what flowery yellow wallpaper we choose a small, delicate pattern or a giant, bold print—it can make the room stylish.

How to Wear This Outfit

Choose a wallpaper with a yellow flower pattern that complements our bathroom’s other colors. Depending on our style, the print should complement everything in the room or stand out as a statement piece.

We can use wallpaper as an accent on a single wall to create a focal point without overtaking the bathroom. For something different, use the wallpaper all over the toilet for a more dramatic look.

Keep the look clean and modern by putting the flower wallpaper next to white sinks, baths and toilets. This keeps the room from being crowded and helps balance the bright pattern.

How to Use Floral Yellow Wallpaper in a Few Different Ways

For a more understated look, pick a floral design with only yellow flowers and a neutral background. This way of doing things adds a bit of color without being too much.

We can also add wainscoting or beadboard to the wallpaper. This gives the room a classic, layered look and adds depth. It is stylish and functional.

Sunny Yellow Ceiling

An exciting and fun way to make the bathroom brighter is to paint the roof yellow. A sunny yellow ceiling can make the bathroom feel open and airy making it look longer and bigger while adding a warm happy touch.

How to Get This Look

Paint the ceiling a sunny, bright yellow. The color should differ from the walls to draw attention and give the room some life.

Use white or neutral-colored walls with yellow to keep an eye on the ceiling. This draws attention to the roof and makes the design feel balanced and well-thought-out.

For the yellow frame ceiling use white crown molding or trim. This will give the room a sense of shape and add a bit of class, making the ceiling the real focus.

Adding a yellow ceiling in several different ways

Painting the whole ceiling yellow is too much. We could paint just the trim or the ceiling beams yellow instead. This adds a splash of color without being too much. To make our yellow ceiling stand out more, add hidden lighting or a large chandelier in the same color. This draws attention to the roof and improves the look of the room as a whole.

Cabinets in yellow

Yellow cabinets in our bathroom can be both bold and cute. If we choose a soft, light yellow or a brighter, sunnier shade yellow cabinets can give our bathroom life and personality.

How to Make It Work

Begin by painting bathroom drawers yellow to complement the rest of our decor. The yellow should stand out and complement the room’s other colors.

To make the cabinets stand out, use plain walls, floors and yellow cabinets. This lets the color stand out without making the bathroom too busy or bright.

The cabinet doors have glass fronts to add a stylish touch. This allows us to show off colorful or well-organized bathroom items that are both functional and look good.

How to Style Yellow Cabinets in Different Ways

Placing white shelves or cabinets on top of yellow ones can achieve a more modest look. This makes the bathroom look balanced and interesting without using too much color.

If you need more time to prepare to go all out with yellow cabinets, try adding yellow buttons or handles to the ones you already have. It is an easy change that can make the bathroom look better right away.

Subway tiles in yellow

Subway tiles are a classic choice in bathroom design. If we choose yellow tiles, we can give this classic feature a new, modern look. Putting yellow subway tiles in the shower, as a backsplash, or even on a whole wall can make the room feel lively and stylish.

Fancy bathroom with subway tiles

We chose a yellow color that complements the other colors in our bathroom. The tiles match the colors that are already there or have a big trait that makes them stand

For a fresh look, use yellow subway tiles with white grout. Black grout can make a big difference for a more industrial or dramatic look.

To improve the design, we could mix yellow subway tiles with white or gray tiles. This mix can tone down the yellow while still making the bathroom feel more cheerful.

Here are some different ways to use yellow subway tiles

Use the tiles to make a gradient effect, starting with a darker yellow at the bottom and ending with a lighter shade at the top. This makes the room look more profound and more enjoyable.

To add style and texture arrange the yellow subway tiles in a chevron or herringbone design. This not only makes the design more interesting but also gives a traditional tile structure a more modern look.

Lighting Fixtures in Yellow

Lighting is a vital part of any bathroom design. Choosing yellow light sources can make the bathroom feel warm and comforting. Fixtures in yellow can make a bathroom look and feel better if we hang lights, sconces, or a giant chandelier.

How to Use Yellow Lighting

Instructions

Start by picking out light sources with yellow glass or shades. This will give the bathroom a warm, golden glow, making it feel cozy and comfortable.

You should put a yellow pendant light above the sink. This is not only a valuable light source but also draws attention to the vanity area.

To make the room look complete, match your yellow light bulbs with other yellow items in the bathroom, like towels, art or decorations. This helps the design come together and strengthens the color scheme.

Different Ways to Use Yellow Lights

Replace current light bulbs with yellow LED lamps for a more understated look. This will change the light to a soft yellow without moving the fixtures. A chandelier with yellow crystals or accents will add a bit of class and individuality to our bathroom design.

A Mix of Yellow and Navy Blue

The classic color mix of yellow and navy blue adds style and life to bathroom decor. The deep rich tones of navy blue look beautiful against the bright yellow, making the room feel both classy and lively.

Navy Blue as the Top Color

Start by painting the more significant parts of the bathroom navy blue, such as the walls or cabinets. The rich grounding navy blue sets the tone for the rest of the pattern.

Accents in yellow

Add small amounts of yellow with decorations, towels or accent tiles. The yellow stands out against the navy blue without taking over the bathroom.

Design That Is Balanced

Pairing a navy blue vanity with a yellow backsplash or tabletop can make the bathroom look stylish and well balanced. This mix ensures that both colors stand out which makes for a nice design.

Textiles and home decor

Use towels, rugs or curtains with patterns that include navy blue and yellow. Adding these materials to the bathroom can bring the colors together and give it more texture and warmth.

Adding white to make things even

Add some white to the mix to make the room brighter and give it a sense of balance. Adding white accents or fittings can help soften the difference between navy blue and yellow, making the bathroom feel bigger and lighter.

Unique Color Combinations of Tiles

Use dark blue tiles with yellow grout for a more modern look. This unique color combination makes the difference between the two colors stand out in a new way and gives our bathroom a modern, one of a kind look.

Walls with stripe patterns of yellow and white

Adding lines to a bathroom’s walls can make it look stylish. With stripes, we can be sure that our style will always be on point. Whether we choose wide or thin stripes, this pattern can make our bathroom look and feel bigger and livelier.

Right Shade of Yellow

First, choose a yellow color that goes well with the other colors in the bathroom. The yellow needs to be bright enough to stand out, but not so bright that it takes over the bathroom.

Putting together the stripes

Use painter’s tape to make straight lines on the walls. Switch between yellow and white to get a clean, put-together look. Make the lines wider to get a bigger effect. To create a weaker line, make it smaller.

Making the Design Balanced

Match the striped walls with simple white furniture and decorations for a unified look. The lines will look good with the white and the room would not feel too busy.

Assorted Ways to Stripe

Dynamic Patterns

Instead of the usual horizontal stripes, try diagonal or vertical ones for a more current and lively look. These changes can make the bathroom feel more unique and give it a sense of movement.

Accent Wall

If you don’t want to use stripes all over the bathroom, try putting them on one wall to make it stand out. This can give the bathroom a main point while keeping the design simple.

Yellow marble accents

Adding yellow marble accents can give an essential choice of a more modern look. Marble is a material that is often associated with wealth. Choosing yellow marble for bathroom countertops, tiles or floors will make it look classy and cozy.

Choosing the Marble

Choose a yellow marble color that goes well with the other colors in the bathroom. Without being too much the yellow should suit the rest of the style.

Focal point

For a luxurious and classy focal point, use yellow marble for the counter or backsplash. Marble’s natural veins and designs add to the bathroom’s design and texture.

Weighty Effects

For a more understated look, we could use yellow marble tiles in the tub or on the floor. We will add these small touches, color and texture in a classy and understated way.

Assorted Ways to Work with Yellow Marble

To make the bathroom feel more luxurious, pair yellow marble with brass or gold faucets. Warm colors like brass and gold will complement the yellow marble, creating a stylish and classy look.

Simple Contrast

To make the bathroom feel more luxurious, pair yellow marble with brass or gold faucets. Warm colors like brass and gold will complement the yellow marble, creating a stylish and classy look.

Yellow Glass Shower Enclosure

A shower stall made of yellow-tinted glass can give our bathroom a new modern look. The yellow tint gives the room a warm and happy glow, while the glass lets light in and keeps the room bright and open.

Which Glass to Choose

Choose a yellow colored glass that complements the rest of bathroom’s decor. This makes the cover stand out while matching the design.

Balancing the design

To keep the look modern and balanced, pair the yellow glass with tiles and neutral lights. The moderate tones will make the yellow stand out without making the room too bright.

Focal point

A yellow glass shower door or wall in the bathroom could make a highlight stand out. This can draw attention and add a splash of color to the room.

Different Ways of Doing Things

Slight Tint

Pick clear or lightly tinted glass instead of a yellow-tinted one that looks too strong. This will still add a little color without being too noticeable.

Accents that go well together

Add yellow tiles or fixtures to the shower area to go with the yellow glass wall and tie the whole design together.

Yellow artwork

An easy and effective way to add this bright color to the bathroom is to hang yellow art on the walls. Yes, yellow art can make a bathroom more attractive and cozy whether you choose one big piece or hang it on a gallery wall.

How to Use Yellow Artwork

Choose art in shades of yellow that completes the bathroom’s style and color scheme. This will help the art fit in with the rest of the room’s style while adding a fun touch.

Creating a focal point

To create a striking focal point, we could hang a big piece of art above the tub or vanity. This could become an important part of the bathroom’s style.

Gallery Wall

To make the bathroom feel more varied, hang a gallery wall with yellow art in various sizes and styles. This setup can give our bathroom more depth and interest.

Different Ways of Doing Things

Yellow Frames

Putting artwork in yellow frames that match the main color scheme of the bathroom can make the whole space feel more harmonious.

Self Art

We could make art, like an abstract picture or a collage with a yellow theme. This makes it more unique and changes how it looks to fit our bathroom perfectly.

Tips for Different Bathroom Sizes

It is important to consider the room’s size when we add yellow to our bathroom decor. Here are some ideas for how to use yellow in bathrooms that are small, middle or large.

Small Bathrooms

Because yellow can make a small bathroom feel crowded, it is best to use it in small amounts. You should add a yellow accent wall, some yellow items or a yellow shower curtain.

Light shades work best

If the bathroom is small, lighter shades of yellow can help it feel more extensive and open.

Keep It Easy

Do not use too many patterns or colors as they can make the bathroom feel crowded and cluttered.

Bathrooms for ordinary people

We can use yellow more freely in bathrooms about average size. Also, use yellow in tile designs, add yellow cabinets or make the bathtub yellow.

Mix with Other Colors

To create a balanced and flowing look, mix yellow with other colors like gray or white.

Add Style

Add some yellow art or lights to the bathroom to make it more exciting and cozy.

Big bathrooms

We can use more yellow in more oversized bathrooms. We could paint the walls yellow, put in a yellow vanity or even paint the roof yellow.

Use bright colors

To make a bold and classy design, pair yellow with other intense colors like navy blue or black. For extra comfort, use yellow marble or mosaic tiles to make the bathroom look more fancy and exciting.

DIY Projects, Making Your Bathroom More Yellow

We can add yellow to the bathroom decor in many different ways, like doing things yourself. Here are some ideas to get you going.

Paint-Stained Cabinets

Paint the shelves in the bathroom yellow to make them look different. Choose a color that goes with the bathroom’s other colors.

Upgrade the Hardware

To make the cabinets stand out get new brass or gold handles or buttons to match the yellow.

Make Your Wall Art

Create artwork with a yellow theme using board paint and stencils. It is fun to put a stamp on the bathroom in this way.

Ideas for Designs

We could use artistic shapes, geometric shapes or even a simple yellow ombre effect for wall art.

Towels and other items made by hand

Use cloth in favorite shade of yellow to make our yellow bath mats or towels. We can then select the exact color we desire.

Make Accessories Your Own

We can make soap dispensers and toothbrush holders by adding yellow touches to things you already own or painting them. This is an easy way to make our bathroom match the color.

Product Recommendations

Here are some tile, paint and furniture ideas to get a yellow bathroom makeover started.

Tiles

This is the Metola Tile Metro Hex Matte Yellow. It adds a modern twist to an old look.

Yellow Daltile Color Wheel Classic Mosaic Tile

This tile is Great for adding a bit of color to shower areas or backsplashes.

Paint

Lemon Grass by Benjamin Moore is a soft pale yellow that looks great on walls or ceilings.

Farrow and Ball Babouche

An eye-catching yellow that stands out on cabinets or accent walls.

Decorations

The Anthropologie Matte Gold Bath Accessories are warm golden yellow bath items that make our bathroom look fancier.

Sound Shower Curtain from Urban Outfitters

This lively bright yellow shower curtain makes the room feel better right away.

Conclusion

Adding yellow to the decor is a great way to make your bathroom feel more lively and open. These 20 bathroom design ideas give you a lot of choices based on your style and the size of your bathroom. Many sunny yellow accent walls and yellow-tinted glass shower doors can make a bathroom feel warmer and more alive. Use the bright yellow color to make your bathroom a happy, welcoming space to start and end your day.