People seem scared of black bathrooms - what do you think of mine?
Ashley Angell
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
It's still obviously incomplete, will be going with 2 frame-less glass panels for shower area (top left), in-wall cistern white toilet pan (bottom left), freestanding white bath center right and double vanity on the silver hexagon feature wall with a large mirror.
Everyone I've spoken too, has been like "ooohh, black, I'm not sure about that!" - But I disregarded them for my en-suite and did it anyway. I guess I'm seeking some validation I haven't made a terrible and very expensive mistake.
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Rachael
7 years agoA lot of people say they about black, DONT listen !! Follow your own instincts & have what you love. I am having black feature walls & black carpet, a lot of people thought it was a bad idea but maybe they are more conservative, I didn't listen, although it did make me question myself, anyway I did it & LOVE it !!
Don't listen - just do it !!
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7 years agoIt's looking great can't wait to see the finished item, don't worry about what anyone thinks it's your bathroom, you will love it
Attaching a photo of my black wall done approx 5 yrs ago, I think my husband thought I was crazy, but loves it.
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