Monochrome Bathroom Tiles That Are Far From Monotonous
Black-and-white bathrooms will never go out of style, but why not make yours stand out with attention-getting tiles?
There’s nothing wrong with black and white as a bathroom colour palette – it inevitably achieves a clean and classic look and it’s difficult to get it wrong. But without a little creativity, this time-worn duo can fall short when it comes to creating wow factor in contemporary settings, or even homes with history. These standout bathroom tiles are sure to amp up the inspiration in your next bathroom reno though, without having to veer away from that monochrome theme we all know and love.
Encaustic cement tiles have an appealing matt finish that stops a bold pattern from becoming too theatrical. Glossy tiles sporting a similar graphic are better suited to nightclubs than a character-rich older home.
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Glossy tiles have their place, of course – on the wall and ceiling of this slick space, for example. But it’s the floor that catches our eye first – the random smattering of black on white tiles (and white on black beneath the shower) adds designer flair that’s fun.
Tiling gone mad
Paired with black fittings, the hexagonal tiles covering the walls and floor throughout this bathroom are a daring choice indeed. The polka-dot effect is far from ordinary …
Paired with black fittings, the hexagonal tiles covering the walls and floor throughout this bathroom are a daring choice indeed. The polka-dot effect is far from ordinary …
… but wait, there’s more. The bathroom in this Parisian apartment may be a little over the top for your tastes, but consider borrowing the idea and making it your own.
The ensuite in the same apartment is easier on the eye – the reverse white-on-black tiles tie the two bathrooms together, and work in with the rest of the home.
Classic with a twist
This long-loved tile design can bring elegance to any bathroom, but veering away from the usual placement adds an unexpected touch. There’s no practical reason for the tiles to be laid above the mirrored cabinets, but doing so adds some serious visual verve.
This long-loved tile design can bring elegance to any bathroom, but veering away from the usual placement adds an unexpected touch. There’s no practical reason for the tiles to be laid above the mirrored cabinets, but doing so adds some serious visual verve.
The same design on a smaller scale adds just as much punch to this Brisbane bathroom. With expanses of white and black, a feature area like this adds just the creative edge this bathroom needs to take it from bland to beautiful.
And in this Sydney penthouse, the tiled feature wall adds a fitting sense of elegance to what would otherwise be just another black-and-white bathroom.
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Gorgeous greys
In a variation on the black-and-white theme, but no less monochrome, grey parallelograms come out to play with whites in a random-on-purpose placement. If this look is too chaotic for your sensibilities, consider taking inspiration from the jagged edge where the top of the tiles meet the wall. This feature alone can make a simple black-and-white bathroom step away from the mundane and expected.
In a variation on the black-and-white theme, but no less monochrome, grey parallelograms come out to play with whites in a random-on-purpose placement. If this look is too chaotic for your sensibilities, consider taking inspiration from the jagged edge where the top of the tiles meet the wall. This feature alone can make a simple black-and-white bathroom step away from the mundane and expected.
Hexagonal tiles are where it’s at, but why stick with white when you can go a little crazy with grey? With a feature wall this mesmerising, the rest of the bathroom can happily play second fiddle.
And all that gloss
Subway tiles have won our hearts and they are likely to be here to stay. But a bathroom as black as this one needs reflective surfaces to keep gloom at bay. And that’s just what these glossy subway tiles deliver.
Subway tiles have won our hearts and they are likely to be here to stay. But a bathroom as black as this one needs reflective surfaces to keep gloom at bay. And that’s just what these glossy subway tiles deliver.
Black glossy mosaic tiles can also achieve greatness in a monochromatic setting. Hang bare-bulbed pendant lights nearby to make the most of the tiles’ mirror-like surfaces.
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Bold geometric floor tiles are just what this Melbourne bathroom needed to give it some modern appeal – a plain black floor would still be lovely, but would say nothing about the personality of the people who live here.