I Caved and Painted My Small Bathroom a Chic Dark Color – But Here’s What No One Warned Me About Before I Followed the Trend

Dark burgundy red powder bathroom with panelled walls and wallpaper above, with a mid century mirror, vintage wall sconces, and a traditional sink on a brass stand.

When I decided to paint my small bathroom a dark, chic color, I knew I was leaning into a bold trend. Chic, moody bathrooms had been filling my feed for months, promising cocooning comfort and hotel-level drama in even the most compact spaces.

So despite my small bathroom and its limited natural light, I caved and reached for a rich, burgundy red shade instead of playing it safe. What I didn’t realize at the time was that while the dark bathroom trend absolutely delivers on style, it also comes with a bit of a learning curve.