Seafoam green: these words, when describing a bathroom, can strike fear into the hearts of many homeowners. While the popular mid-century color was once the height of style, it can be a headache today to try to sell a house with an outdated bathroom color scheme like seafoam, salmon, avocado, or teal. And not many potential buyers want to take on a dated bathroom in their otherwise-modern new home, especially in a time when airy white bathrooms are often considered the ideal.
Many people have already torn out their seafoam bathrooms—whether that’s the tub, toilet, sink, or tile—and replaced those fixtures with more modern ones. Many others can’t wait for the day that they bring their bathroom into the present day. So it might come as a surprise, for those wondering what colors are trending for bathrooms this year, that mint green—yes, the same pale green also known as seafoam—has made the list of shades that have been getting more popular lately, along with airy white and dramatic black. Why not let The Tub Pros help you make the most of this comeback color. Sound surprising? This article will break down the pale green summer bathroom trends 2020 is bringing back into style.
When were mint green bathrooms popular?
In the 1920’s, when companies started to manufacture bathroom fixtures in colors besides white, colorful bathrooms in shades of green, blue, pink, and orange became popular and stayed popular. While green was especially popular in the ‘70s—think the seafoam green bathroom in The Shining—light shades of green have been popular since the ‘20s, with different manufacturers choosing different names, like Mint Green, Ming Green, Light Jade, Sea Green, and more. Colorful bathroom fixtures fell out of fashion through the 1980s and 1990s, though many are still around and haven’t been remodeled.
Mint green is popular again? Why?
While we don’t see many bathrooms going all-out mint green, when it comes to summer bathroom trends, 2020 has found more and more people choosing to add elements of this once-dated color to their bathroom.
There are a variety of theories about why any kind of style—be it clothing, architecture, or home design—comes back after going out of fashion. Some theorists say that trends come back after twenty years—others say that it’s more like fifty—while others say there might be economic factors. What we can say is that for the past decade, bringing any elements of color to the bathroom has become popular. While airy white minimalism remains in style, more and more homeowners are adding pops of color, with accent walls, accent tiles, or even dramatic dark jewel tones.
And for the past few years—especially in 2020—natural color palates are getting more and more popular, especially as more and more people keep plants in their homes, and some even keep them in the bathroom. Deep blues and light greens reflect that love of plants and nature.
And green—despite the headaches you may have felt about your seafoam bathroom—is usually considered a calming color, because it brings to mind those images of the outdoors. And when it comes to what colors are trending for bathrooms, calming and peaceful colors are definitely in style.
What can I do to add mint green to my bathroom?
While changing the color of your tub or tile to mint might be a lot of commitment for many people, there are many other ways to add pieces of this trendy color to your bathroom. An accent wall in pale mint green might add a soothing effect to the bathroom without being overwhelming.
Or, consider pairing mint green with a darker, mossy shade—either with accent pieces or paint—to add visual interest. A mint green shower curtain could add a pop of color, as could towels, a bath mat, art, or other pieces of décor. For the bold, adding green accent tiles could also be a way to incorporate the color.
And for those who live in a home with a green bathroom, now’s the time to own it! If your seafoam bathroom looks a bit dated, it might not be just the color—updating fixtures and lighting, adding a darker accent color on the walls, or updating the flooring might make an old bathroom look newer and make retro seafoam look more like modern mint. Also consider the shower curtain, towels, bath mat, and accent colors. White and gray—or even soft pink—can be a great complement to light green.
I have a mint-green tub and sink, but they’re chipped and have seen better days. What can I do?
Many bathrooms start to look worse for the wear after a few decades of regular use. Cracks, chips, rust stains, and other damage can make even the cleanest tub or sink—white, mint, or any color in between—look tired, dirty, and dated.
The good news is that you don’t have to go through the hassle and expense of replacement to repair any damage to your tub, sink, or tile. You can instead have those surfaces reglazed or resurfaced. During this process, the existing surface is sanded down and repaired, before a new, high-gloss coating is applied. In just a few hours, your bathroom can look like new, for just a fraction of the cost of replacement.
The new high-gloss coating can be in the color of your choice, too. If you love your green tub, then reglazing means it can be restored to its former glory. And if you’d rather bring mint green into your bathroom in a less-conspicuous manner? You can update to a white or neutral color.
Sounds great! Where can I find bathtub reglazing near me?
If you’re located in the Greater Memphis area, The Tub Pros are here to help with tile, sink, and bathtub refinishing Memphis clients have loved—just check out some of our reviews and before-and-after pictures. Give us a call at 901-871-8827 or contact us to get started on your project—we can help with restoring, updating, and more.
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