This sage green bathroom is refreshing and calm. It began with a light, bright green tiled shower and evolved as I layered in unexpected dark accents and rich color pops that give the room a lived-in, collected feel—even though it was all newly built.
Choosing the Sage Green Bathroom Color Scheme
Hand Shower
When we bought the house there was no bathtub, so adding one was a priority. The challenge was making a tub/shower combo feel special in a small footprint.
The tile solved that. We used a 2×2″ zellige called Tidepool from Zia Tile. Its mix of sage, aquamarine and varying tones creates a mesmerizing, lively surface that immediately set the tone for the whole room.
Red Stripe Towel | Basket
With that tile as the starting point, I chose complementary colors to balance the lighter, cool tones. For the floor I selected a darker, slightly warmer green to anchor the room.
Zia Tile’s racing green 2×6 zellige, installed in a herringbone pattern, adds texture and warmth. I’ve long enjoyed mixing green shades throughout this house—pairing the light, shimmering shower tile with deeper green floors continued that idea.
For the walls I pulled a muted sage from the Tidepool tile—Meadowood by Dunn Edwards. It’s soft and subtle but still has depth, letting the tiles remain the focal point while keeping the overall palette cohesive.
This room didn’t have the wood ceilings found elsewhere in the house, so I introduced darker wood accents through a vintage mirror and a wooden shower header to bring that same drama without changing the ceiling treatment.
Sconces
I added unexpected color pops to enliven the palette: Kelly green tassels on the sconces, red accents in the towels and artwork, and hints of teal and blue to visually connect this bathroom with the adjacent bunk room. Those small doses of color make the whole scheme feel playful and intentional.
Marble & Brass Console Sink | Brass Faucet
Adding Natural Light To Rooms with No Windows
This bathroom is interior and has no exterior windows. To bring natural light and showcase the tile, we installed skylights. The result brightens the space and makes the tile glow.
We worked with our partners at VELUX to add a large skylight above the tub. The influx of daylight transforms the feel of the bathroom, highlighting the varied tones in the zellige tiles.
Elevating A Shower Curtain
I prefer shower curtains over glass doors for a tub/shower combo, but I wanted the curtains to feel intentional and built-in rather than makeshift.
I treated the curtain like a set of proper window drapes that split in the middle to reveal the tile. To disguise the rod and give the treatment a custom look, I salvaged a thrifted headboard, removed its decorative trim, and had it mounted to the ceiling as a header. It feels bespoke and cost-effective.
For tie-backs I used brass swan-neck hooks similar to those in our purple bathroom. They look elegant when the curtain is pulled back and sit flat against the wall when not in use, keeping the silhouette clean.
This was my first time designing a completely windowless room, and it was a rewarding challenge. By combining natural skylight, layered greens, textured tile and carefully chosen accents, the bathroom feels bright, cozy and thoughtfully edited.
Photos by Jeff Mindell, Design by Kelly Mindell
Sage Green Bathroom Sources
Paint Color: Meadowood by Dunn Edwards*
Tidepool 2×2 Zellige Tile: Zia Tile*
Racing Green 2×6 Zellige Tile: Zia Tile*
Skylight: Velux Skylights*
Toilet: Home Depot
Brass Shower Head: Kingston Brass
Brass Handshower: Kingston Brass
Tassel Sconces: Sazerac Stitches*
Marble & Brass Console Sink: Kingston Brass
All other decor items not listed above were antique or second-hand.
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