18 green bathroom ideas inspired by nature's finest shade

Green is a colour associated with nature and new beginnings, making green bathroom ideas a good option when it comes to bathroom design. 

"A shade we typically associate with nature, the colour green is renowned for its calming effects, making it a perfect option for bathrooms," says Jorge Hernandez, product & design manager at Britton Bathrooms.

Whether you're seeking a space that will refresh you at the start of the day, or a soothing oasis to escape to at night, we've got green bathroom ideas galore to guide you in your search.

1. Choose minty fresh stripes

Nothing says bright and fresh like minty white stripes - it's toothpaste tones but in the form of beautiful tiles laid in quirky diagonal lines to add character. When paired with darker green accessories, a striking green countertop basin and dressed with green plants, it's simple, fresh and would make a great family bathroom idea.

2. Pair pink with green

Prefer more vintage bathroom ideas as opposed to modern bathroom ideas? Pair green with pink for a pretty bathroom aesthetic.

Tie your design together with subtle matches such as this arched alcove shelf which mirrors the scalloped pattern of the wallpaper. And if you're renovating rather than starting a bathroom from scratch, adding new painted panels to the side of your bath is an easy way to add colour without having to buy everything new.

3. Use green as an accent colour

Choosing one shade of green and using it as your accent colour works well if you still lean towards neutral tones when it comes to bathroom design ideas. 

"For those looking to add a statement to their bathroom, opt for a green coloured vanity unit or tiles. Create a light and airy feel using lighter tones such as sage coloured units. For those that aren’t so daring, consider adding strategic pops of colour through accessories, linens, or feature walls, explains Jorge Hernandez at Britton Bathrooms.

Add in wooden tones with flooring and shelving and you've created an earthy scheme that's still clean and crisp, but softened and warmed with a darker shade of green.

4. Dive into deep green marble

For a bathroom that's rich in detail, design and depth, indulge in a shiny dark green marble floor and sink splashback. Add a glass and chrome traditionally styled washstand, art deco style mirrors and paint your walls a mossy green. It's a dive into dark green waters that will leave you feeling utterly indulgent.

5. Pair polka dots with panelling

Looking to renovate your bathroom rather than completely replace it? Bathroom wall panelling ideas can often be a good starting point, and while they often focus on more traditional wall panelling trims, or jump on the trend for vertically slatted panels, we love this pretty take on a polka dot and panelling mix. 

Using half height tongue and groove panelling painted in bright green with a green polka dot wallpaper gives you the perfect mix of combing wall panelling with bathroom wallpaper ideas. Simple but sweet. Add a candy striped roman blind and pink floral accessories and you've got a scheme with a wonderful whimsical feel.

6. Use a modern twist on a traditional design

Choose green as your bathroom colour and you'll be following a traditional bathroom ideas approach say the experts.

"Traditionally bathrooms were full of colour," says Paul Dwyer, managing director of Thomas Crapper. "Originally used as a sign of wealth, as interior fashion changed, colour became more of a design feature."

But if you simply love green and can't get enough of it, opt for an interior designer's popular trick and colour drench your bathroom walls in green. Then install a green wall mounted basin for a quirky twist on a traditional design and add glamour with gold detailing and accessories. 

7. Max out with a botanical tiled mural

If you're worried that a maximalist bathroom means creating a dopamine den of bright colours and patterns, you can relax. Green can be used to stunning effect by choosing a botanical tiled mural such as this one in softer shades of green with touches of coral pink.

“Tiled wall murals are the next step in maximalism," says Lesley Taylor, interior designer and founder of The Baked Tile Company. "These are expansive, huge patterns that will truly take your space to the next level.”

If space permits, create an alcove for a distinct bathing zone and tile the wall behind from ceiling to floor. Position a light above and wall mount your taps - they'll become practically invisible leaving you to focus on the moulded, cocoon style bath. 

Define the floor with chevron style green and white tiles but add a stepped back luxurious marble vanity shelf with a dark wooden drawer for storage below. It's a scheme that whispers maximalism in a gentle but luxurious manner.

8. Create a fun floral tilescape

Perfect for ensuite bathroom ideas, add interest and a sense of playfulness with hexagonal shaped botanical inspired tiles. Run them along the floor and up the walls but instead of confirming to right angles, take advantage of the geometric shaped tiles and add a meandering line along the length of one wall. 

To ensure the room feels light and airy, choose a frameless glass shower screen and a gold legged washstand so that the line of sight extends to the end of the bathroom. Using this approach means the room won't feel too enclosed by the bolder tiling scheme.

9. Green sanitaryware doesn't always mean avocado

Avocado coloured bathroom suites were once a staple feature of 1970's bathrooms across the UK. How do I know this? Because I grew up with one.

However, as bathroom trends changed, they soon became eschewed in favour of sterile white sanitaryware. And while white will no doubt continue to remain the most popular colour choice, as demonstrated with this bright green toilet and sink, some manufacturers have embraced our desire for something a little more vibrant. 

If you're feeling brave enough to douse your bathroom in dopamine, then pink is once again a great colour choice with green to achieve this effect. Add a floral printed wallpaper, pale pink flooring and a touch of chrome for a scheme thats doused in joy.

10. Plants can be your 'green' bathroom idea

if you're searching for a green bathroom idea that's less about colour and more about climate, there's no better way to oxygenate your space than with a bathroom filled with luscious green foliage. For an easy to care for option, consider ferns.

In an environment that combines heat with humidity, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the plants that thrive. But to make them the star of your space, stick to a simple colour palette of white, black and lightly veined marble for your decor. It's a green bathroom both in colour and conscience.

11. Use dark tones for Victorian vibes

Dark green tiles, rich wooden furniture and flooring combined with aged metal in this decadent green bathroom idea that's filled with Victorian vibes. It's also a great way to embrace the trend for upcycling by sourcing a piece of antique furniture and giving it a new home.

While this mirrored unit may once have taken centre stage in a hallway or living room, it's now been given a new lease of life and is a great solution if you're searching for practical but stylish bathroom storage ideas.

12. Add some citrus shades

For a blast of instant morning energy, create a citrus inspired bathroom that includes a generous helping of citrus vibes. For a scheme that's slightly more subtle and easier on the eye, choose a shade of burnt orange rather than tangerine and pair with sage greens, greys and white. 

We love how this scheme uses texture on the wall finish and a waved tile pattern on the floor to add movement. This helps the overall look seem less blocky and adds character.

13. Soothe with sage green

Let's be honest. Who wouldn't want to while away a few hours soaking in this beautiful bathroom. Drenched in shades of sage green, it's got all the elements for a blissful bathing experience. 

From the starburst tiles to the delicate wallpaper, decorative artwork and pretty shaded lights, it's a modern take on a traditional design that instantly makes you feel relaxed. 

If you're wondering about the power of green, a visit to this sanctuary like space would leave you in no doubt as to its ability to soothe and heal.

14. Inject some tropical island vibes

Although wallpaper may not be the obvious choice for bathrooms, it's a trend we are seeing increasingly more of as designers create ranges suitable for most rooms in the home.

“Wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to inject character and style in any space, even a bathroom," says Tim Dixon, director of independent, family-run wallpaper retailer Beautiful Walls.

“As homeowners are increasingly looking to carve out their own private sanctuaries, wallpaper can cement a relaxing ambience.”

Tim believes green is the perfect choice for creating a stylish relaxing bathroom thanks to its calming and healing properties. Combine with a nature-inspired print for extra biophilic points.

Tim adds: “in terms of practicalities, avoid hanging wallpaper in splash areas around the bath and sink, use an extra strong adhesive and finish with a coat of clear matt varnish to protect from the humidity.”

15. Max out on green-veined marble

Nothing says sophsticated hotel more than floor to ceiling slabs of marble tiling. But instead of sticking with a more traditional grey or black veined marble, choose green tones for a fresh take on a classic design.

Add in some extra contemporary chic with black taps and shower fittings, but keep the overall scheme light and simple so that the marble is the main act - the rest is purely the supporting act.

16. Apply a green stained glass window film

Keen to add some more privacy to your bathroom? Rather than opting for blinds, try  a stained glass effect window film with green tones to match the rest of your green bathroom idea.

Letting natural light without exposing you or your bathroom to the outside world , it will also bounce beautiful colour filled patterns around the room while you soak your cares away.

To tie the scheme together, choose an accent colour from the stained glass and match it with towels and accessories. In this case it's blue which works well with the nature based properties of green.

17. Use natural materials 

Simple and soothing, this lovely bathroom scheme is cleverly filled with subtle references to nature through the choice of materials, as well as the colours.

Light wooden flooring, woven bamboo baskets and a rustic wooden stool topped with a plant are all easy, but effective ways of creating a theme without shouting it from the rooftops.

Opting for a softly shaded blind also ensures natural light floods through the window, while glass globed wall lights either side of the mirror are a great bathroom lighting idea for when it's too dark outside.

18. Choose dark green glossy mosaics

Mosaic tiles can be a great way of adding colour and detail to your green bathroom idea.

"There are several ways to incorporate green tiles into your bathroom," says Leigh Price, co-director of Real Stone, Tile & Bathroom, "with a broad spectrum of green shades and the accompaniment of complimentary bathroom accessories to match.

"Forest green is a very popular choice, and is great for creating a focal point in a room thanks to its rich, eye-catching qualities. It is extremely versatile, pairing well with many colours, and a gloss finish on forest green tiles can provide a touch of luxury, whilst adding to the feeling of a bright, open space with their ability to reflect light. "

Leigh shares advice for ensuring the scheme doesn't look too dark.

"Forest green can be quite a heavy, rich shade, so choosing a tile with a gloss finish can also help to welcome light back into the room. This prevents the space from feeling cramped, which darker colours can sometimes do."

Looking for something extra? "Green grout is also growing in popularity," says Leigh, "as it ‘knits’ the tile shades together really well."

Searching for more inspiration and can't decide between colours? If you're still a fan of grey interiors, check out our grey bathroom ideas to see which one is right for you.

Lesley Taylor

Lesley Taylor is an designer with more than 25 years’ experience across both residential and commercial property. A registered member of BIID – the British Institute of Interior Design – Lesley has authored 10 books on interior design.

Jorge Hernandez

Jorge is passionate about the way design shapes our interaction with the world. He believes designing for the bathroom, a seemingly utilitarian space, is an important necessity that offers the designer plenty of tools to play with including material, colour, and experience.

Tim Dixon

Tim Dixon is the fifth-generation of family-run wallpaper business Beautiful Walls, which started life in 1854 as The London Paper Hanging Company. And while the name might have changed, he prides himself on the company's commitment to great design and exceptional customer service.

Paul Dwyer

Paul Dwyer has worked in the bathroom industry for nearly 30 years, in various jobs. In 2016 he was offered the role of Managing Director at Thomas Crapper and has spent the last eight years building on the foundation of quality and attention to detail, widening the range and bringing it more up to date. 

Leigh Price

Leigh Price is the Co-Director of luxury bathroom and tile specialist Real Stone, Tile & Bathroom, founder over 14 years ago. Leigh is well versed in all elements of bathroom design, offering creative and practical advice for creating the bathroom of your dreams.