Choosing black and white as a color scheme for your bathroom is an excellent choice with several advantages. It is classy, elegant, timeless, and works well for any bathroom, large or small.
Just a few advantages of a black and white bathroom
- Keeping the white dominant makes smaller bathrooms appear more spacious
- Black and white decor is easily available in all decorating styles
- Black and white never goes out of style
- Splashes of color can be added and any color you like works well
- Classic, vintage, contemporary, and other themes all look great
- Won't clash with decor in surrounding rooms
Tips and ideas for black and white bathroom designs
- When using tile in your design, consider a gray or charcoal grout for easier cleaning
- As indicated above, keep the white dominant in smaller bathrooms
- Choose a matte or glossy accent preference and avoid mixing the two
- Contrast the vanity and countertop; i.e. black granite countertop on a white vanity
- With the above tip, consider a black toilet seat to provide a striking contrast with the white porcelain
- Make good use of chrome or shiny gold accents: faucets, towel and accessory holders, shower curtain rings, switch and plug plates, frames, etc.
- Choose decor accents or use items out in the open (like a soap dispenser) to bring in splashes of color
- Avoid patterns in wallpaper that can create a dizzying or optical art appearance from a distance
For some idea inspiring photos, including several black and white bathroom ideas, check out this Bathroom Ideas Pinterest page. The following Bathroom Ideas page posted by Sarah Evans is another collection that includes several black and white bathroom ideas.
