How to Fake a Bigger Bathroom With the 'Tone on Tone' Trick

Simply put, itmeans working with a single color—creating interest with different shades, saturations, materials and textures. By layering multiple hues in the same family, you create cohesionanddepth (aka roominess), as opposed to the flatness of monochrome color schemes orthe jarring visual breaks you get with several colors.Example A: This lovely, airy bathroom by Coterie memberTaylor Anne, whichusesvarying shades of buttercream, ecru and gray to fakedepth and addall活泼的spa vibes.

The best part about thistrick? It can often be achieved with just some new paint and accessories. Here are thethree major points to consider when pulling it off.

Step 1: Pick your palette. Above, a “warm whites” directive led designerAnne Hepferto choose satin wall paint, a cream-colored vanity, matte bone tiles and ivory drapes to add dimension while tying together this modest-sized bathroom. Supremely serene, no?

Step 2: Mix your materials. Texture play is a huge co丝设计的部件andit’swhere things really get fun. In this gorgeous bathroom byAmber Interiors, earthy zellige tiles and astarkcement trough sink add tons of depth and visual interest to a black palette.

Step 3: Incorporate subtle motifs. We love how designerLindsay Penningtonpeppered this rustic, rust-toned bathroom with geometric wallpaper—which simultaneously echoes the terra-cotta tiling and weathered vanity. See? Dimensional butcohesive—even when busy. We like.