Black Features That'll Give Your Bathroom an Edge
Black is back, with on-trend matt and gleaming gloss features adding a designer look to the bathroom
Black works brilliantly in a range of bathroom, styles but it has to be done well – and balanced properly – to ensure the bathroom doesn’t feel like you’re lost in a cave. Whether you are looking to create moody overtones, balance a large space or add a special feature, this collection of bathrooms show how to use black to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, and add visual balance to the design. Here are 10 brilliant ways to use black in your next bathroom – from a simple tap, vanity or toilet to a feature wall or floor.
2. Basin
The timber tones and moody grey walls and floors of this bathroom are perfectly complemented by these twin black basins. Symmetrically balanced on a floating white vanity, the black of the basins works to soften the brightness of the vanity, while merging with the softness of the wood feature wall behind. Black, white and timber tones are a classic colour combination and this example shows how well the elements can be balanced to bring out the best of all three.
The timber tones and moody grey walls and floors of this bathroom are perfectly complemented by these twin black basins. Symmetrically balanced on a floating white vanity, the black of the basins works to soften the brightness of the vanity, while merging with the softness of the wood feature wall behind. Black, white and timber tones are a classic colour combination and this example shows how well the elements can be balanced to bring out the best of all three.
3. Vanity
This large bathroom features plenty of space and light, and so the light-absorbing qualities of black elements help to tone down the brightness. Here, the black-brown vanity features twin black basins and a grey-black shower screen to bring an edgier visual quality to the bathroom.
The black works in this space because the size of the room means the black items don’t dominate. Instead they are used to highlight the features of the bathroom.
This large bathroom features plenty of space and light, and so the light-absorbing qualities of black elements help to tone down the brightness. Here, the black-brown vanity features twin black basins and a grey-black shower screen to bring an edgier visual quality to the bathroom.
The black works in this space because the size of the room means the black items don’t dominate. Instead they are used to highlight the features of the bathroom.
4. Wall
We often overlook wall paint in a bathroom, preferring to use tiles, but this example shows how perfectly a black feature wall can enhance bright white elements in a bathroom. The depth of colour in the black wall actually makes them stand out and feel brighter. A full black wall is also a great way to add a sense of maturity to an otherwise all-white space, or to a room that features all-white bathware.
We often overlook wall paint in a bathroom, preferring to use tiles, but this example shows how perfectly a black feature wall can enhance bright white elements in a bathroom. The depth of colour in the black wall actually makes them stand out and feel brighter. A full black wall is also a great way to add a sense of maturity to an otherwise all-white space, or to a room that features all-white bathware.
5. Shower screen
Normally people prefer to have the plainest of shower screens are installed, but if it’s considered a visual feature – as the grid-style screen pictured here is – you can add aesthetic appeal to a bathroom. Then, when paired with a simple black-tiled floor, the shower screen becomes a design element to add emphasis to a monochrome palette.
Normally people prefer to have the plainest of shower screens are installed, but if it’s considered a visual feature – as the grid-style screen pictured here is – you can add aesthetic appeal to a bathroom. Then, when paired with a simple black-tiled floor, the shower screen becomes a design element to add emphasis to a monochrome palette.
6. Bath
What makes this bath work so well is its on-trend matt finish and simple oval shape. Furthermore, the bath is complemented by a freestanding black tap and ‘floating’ shelving above. Its smooth surface is off-set by the pattern of the natural stone wall behind.
What makes this bath work so well is its on-trend matt finish and simple oval shape. Furthermore, the bath is complemented by a freestanding black tap and ‘floating’ shelving above. Its smooth surface is off-set by the pattern of the natural stone wall behind.
7. Towel rail
With a bright yellow feature wall, this bathroom really benefits from a graphic black element to dampen down its intensity. The black towel rail is the ideal solution, especially when teamed with white towels.
Ways to welcome yellow into the home
With a bright yellow feature wall, this bathroom really benefits from a graphic black element to dampen down its intensity. The black towel rail is the ideal solution, especially when teamed with white towels.
Ways to welcome yellow into the home
8. Tiles
An all-black bathroom can be hard to pull off, so go for a monochrome look with a balance of black and white. If you team black walls with a white ceiling and white bathware, you can be fairly confident it will work. The tile chosen here is a subway tile that is laid in a brickwork pattern to create a subtle textural element. Enhanced with a checkerboard patterned tiled floor, this modern bathroom is a sophisticated space.
An all-black bathroom can be hard to pull off, so go for a monochrome look with a balance of black and white. If you team black walls with a white ceiling and white bathware, you can be fairly confident it will work. The tile chosen here is a subway tile that is laid in a brickwork pattern to create a subtle textural element. Enhanced with a checkerboard patterned tiled floor, this modern bathroom is a sophisticated space.
9. Toilet
A shiny black toilet adds to the futuristic feel of this bathroom. With black and grey on the walls, complemented by chrome tapware, the black toilet enhances the moodiness of the bathroom’s design. Black can feel overwhelming in a small space, but cleverly the designer has off-set the expanse of black with a light grey floor to provide contrast and visual relief.
Black lid, white toilet combos
A shiny black toilet adds to the futuristic feel of this bathroom. With black and grey on the walls, complemented by chrome tapware, the black toilet enhances the moodiness of the bathroom’s design. Black can feel overwhelming in a small space, but cleverly the designer has off-set the expanse of black with a light grey floor to provide contrast and visual relief.
Black lid, white toilet combos
10. Floor
Make an immediate impression with an inky black bathroom floor. This example shows how well it can work in the hands of an expert designer. The tiles were cut from a single piece of natural stone and book-matched on site, to recreate the lovely vein that leads towards the bath.
As the eye travels along the natural path, it continues up the black feature wall to enhance the linear effect and make the bathroom feel larger.
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Make an immediate impression with an inky black bathroom floor. This example shows how well it can work in the hands of an expert designer. The tiles were cut from a single piece of natural stone and book-matched on site, to recreate the lovely vein that leads towards the bath.
As the eye travels along the natural path, it continues up the black feature wall to enhance the linear effect and make the bathroom feel larger.
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How do you feel about using black in bathroom design? Let us know in the Comments.
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A simple, vanity-mounted arched tap is the perfect accompaniment to a circular basin. The neutral tone of the stone basin sits in harmony with the black honed granite vanity top, while the gorgeously simple shape of the tap – which looks like a water drop – draws inspiration from nature. The mirror frame also coordinates with other black elements in the room.
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