This dark green bathroom received a dramatic transformation. I’ve always loved green bathrooms—green reads like a bold neutral: rich and deep, yet versatile enough to pair with many styles and colors. In this remodel, the deep green sets a moody, sophisticated backdrop while other elements bring contrast and warmth.
Although the walls are a rich green, the real showstopper is the bright yellow shower tile. Pairing these two tones with layered patterns and natural textures gave the room a storied, lively feel. Here’s how the renovation came together.
Before & After
Below you can see the Palm Springs midcentury look the bathroom had before, and the direction it moved in to better suit the home’s character.
Rather than change the layout, the goal was to reimagine finishes and details so the space felt more cohesive with the house and celebrated existing features like the wood ceilings.
This project shows how a few well-chosen updates can transform a bathroom without changing its footprint.
Below are the main choices and design moves that made this restoration work.
Choosing the Perfect Dark Green Bathroom Paint Color
The dark green vanity was one of the first elements chosen and set the palette for the adjoining primary bedroom and bathroom. Since the two spaces flow into each other, having a consistent color felt important.
After testing several options, we selected Deep in the Jungle by Dunn Edwards. It’s bold without being overpowering, complements the vanity’s cool tones, and contrasts nicely with the warm wood ceilings, floors, and the yellow shower tile.
Adding Light to a Dark Bathroom Space
The home’s dark wood ceilings create a cozy, shaded look throughout, which is intentional for desert climates. That said, the bathroom sits away from the main windows and needed extra daylight to feel usable as a vanity area.
To bring abundant natural light into the space, solar-powered skylights were added. They flood the bathroom with daylight, reducing the need for artificial light during most of the day and providing ventilation and optional light-filtering shades when needed.
Brass Sconces | Brass Mirrors | Green Soap Dispenser | Linen Tea Towel
For evening light, four elongated brass sconces flank the mirrors. They create visual interest and provide enough illumination for night-time use.
Antique Door Turned Barn Door
The original layout had no doors between the bedroom, vanity, and toilet/shower. To add privacy without changing the footprint, we installed a barn door. Instead of a farmhouse look, we repurposed an antique wood door from Spain and converted it into a sliding barn door.
To create a bit of architectural interest and provide a spot to mount the hardware, we added a narrow archway where the door slides partially out of view. When open, the door tucks fully behind the wall for a seamless surprise reveal.
Bold Yellow Shower Tile
The yellow shower tile is the playful counterpart to the green walls. We used textured zellige tile in a cadmium yellow to introduce warmth and tactile depth—an inviting contrast to the otherwise cool, moody palette.
This bright yellow ties the bathroom into the honey tones elsewhere in the house and helps brighten the shower area, which only has a small window. An arched niche adds architectural interest on an otherwise tall wall.
Design Details to Compliment A Dark Green Bathroom
With the strong contrast between the dark green walls and the yellow tile, we used wallpaper and accessories to bridge the two and introduce additional tones and textures.
A persimmon floral wallpaper introduced an orange tone and an olive green that tied the scheme together while complementing the deep browns of the ceiling and door. The patterned wall creates a focal point and softens the transition between paint and tile.
We also used the same fabric in custom curtains and a faux Roman shade to add cohesion and hide storage behind glass doors. These soft elements add warmth and a handmade feel.
Brass finishes were another important connector. The pre-fab green vanity originally had silver hardware, so switching to antique-look knobs and faucets brought the piece into harmony with the room’s vintage-inspired details. Brass mirrors and sconces layered in more warm metallic tones and ornate shapes, reinforcing the room’s character.
Opposite the ornate vanity wall, a narrow elm bench and a simple towel rack keep the space balanced and functional. Hanging baskets and striped linen towels add practical texture and a casual touch.
Brass Hook Rack | Hanging Basket | Striped Towel
Layers of texture—wood, tile, wallpaper, brass, and textiles—were the goal, and the final result feels much warmer and more inviting than the original room.
Photos by Jeff Mindell, design by Kelly Mindell.
Dark Green Bathroom Sources
Paint Color: Deep in the Jungle by Dunn Edwards*
Cadmium Zellige Tile: Zia Tile*
Saltillo Tile: Colores de Mexico
Skylights: Velux USA*
Green Vanity: Home improvement retailer
Gold Faucets: Brass plumbing fixture maker
Gold Shower Hardware: Shower hardware brand
Toilet: Home improvement retailer
Antiqued Gold Mirrors: Decorative mirror retailer
Brass Sconces: Lighting retailer
Persimmon Birds Wallpaper and Fabric: Wallcovering and fabric brand
Brass Towel Hook Rack: Home decor retailer
Antique Door: Architectural salvage dealer
Barn Door Hardware: Hardware supplier
All other decor items were antique or second-hand where possible.
On me: sweater and jeans noted in original styling credits.
Product gifted items are marked with an asterisk in the original credits.