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40+ Black & White Bathroom Design and Tile Ideas

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Top designers can't get enough of this classic color scheme.

By ELLE DECOR Editors

Stephan Julliard; William Abranowicz

When it comes to classic color schemes, it doesn't get any better than black and white. Whether you're partial to rustic retreats or sleek, modern spaces, this color combination is always full of style. Plus, it's regularly a popular choice for some of today's top interior designers. If you're ready to craft a home with timeless appeal, browse these 40+ gorgeous black and white bathroom design ideas.

Simon Upton

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Floor-Focused

Patterned flooring, large subway tiles, and brass fixtures inject personality into this black and white bathroom designed by Alex Caratachea.

Chad Mellon

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California Cool

For the master bathroom in a Newport Beach family home, Shannon McLaren Wilkins adhered to a clean and airy design scheme. Upgrades include a custom shower with basalt flooring, a marble seat, and an elegant “her” vanity.

Stephan Julliard

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Chic Black and White

Fashion designer Neil Barrett's Milan master bathroom is proof that black and white doesn't have to be boring. Thanks to the walls and flooring in Carrara marble, along with sinks by Ideal Standard, and a bamboo chair by R&Y Augousti, the space is a lesson in design.

Simon Upton

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Classic Stripes

A striped wallpaper by Ralph Lauren Home adds a sophisticated elegance to a master bathroom in a Roman Palazzo, which was transformed by architect Achille Salvagni. The design also features a 1930s Venini chandelier, tub fittings by Lefroy Brooks, and a heirloom 1750 Italian stool.

Francesco Lagnese

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Statement Marble

A master bathroom designed by David Netto and architect Gil P. Schaefer features walls in Benjamin Moore’s Dove Wing, Paonazzo marble flooring from BAS Stone, as well as a custom Urban Archaeology vanity with Lefroy Brooks fittings.

Nicole Stevens

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Leafy Wallpaper

Leafy wallpaper adds a playful touch to this black and white children's bathroom by designer Kerri Rosenthal.

Douglas Friedman

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Urban Glamour

In a Manhattan residence, the master bathroom's light fixture—a circa-1960s chandelier by Sarfatti—adds a dose of glam. Along with a Water Monopoly tub, the space features a side table by Achille Salvagni and walls sheathed in marble.

Douglas Friedman

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Art Deco Bathroom

In this Art Deco pad in Chicago, the master bath’s custom vanities are in Belgian black marble supported by bronze legs; the Waterworks sinks have Barber Wilsons & Co. brass fittings; the Collier Webb sconces and Charles Edwards ceiling light are custom, and the floor is Belgian Black marble with bronze inlay.

Simon Upton

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Gilded Modern Bathroom

In this Manhattan apartment, the masculine bathroom features a sink from Urban Archaeology. The fittings are by Waterworks, the cabinets are black glass with brass trim, the walls are clad in Saint Laurent marble, and the flooring is limestone.

Björn Wallander

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Black-And-White Marble Bathroom

In the Paris home of designer Christopher Noto, a fabric-covered, geometric light fixture and a large, gold-framed wall mirror accents the marble room. The bathroom sink and tub are custom designs, and the fittings are antique. The Japanese screen on the wall is from the Edo period.

Björn Wallander

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Mirrored Bathroom

Mirrored walls are one of the easiest ways to create the illusion of more space. Ann Pyne, head of one of Americas oldest and most distinguished design firms, designed this petite bathroom for a Manhattan client using the age-old trick. A photograph by Luisa Lambri hangs above the bath.

Laura Resen

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Monochromatic Bathroom

In fashion exec Trent Wisehart's home in South Orange, New Jersey, the small bathroom is decked out in varying shades of gray. A 1920s Venetian mirror hangs above the sink and the tiles are by Waterworks.

Trevor Tondro

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Black-And-White Marble Bathroom

For a bathroom just as impressive as the Central Park views, the sink and tub fittings are by Dornbracht and the flooring is marble.

Richard Powers

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Monochrome Powder Room

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Black Tub, White Tiles

William Waldron

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Rustic And Monochromatic

On a young family’s horse farm outside Philadelphia, designer Ellen Hamilton takes rustic life to a new level of sophistication. The tub in the master bath is by Agape, the vanity is a custom design, the child’s chair is Regency, the sconces are by Eric Schmitt, and the ceiling lights and tub fittings are by Waterworks.

Ricardo Labougle

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Black, White, And Red Design

A London townhouse plays with color throughout the home, including the red, white, and black master bath. The tub is by Villeroy & Boch, the steel vanity is a custom design, the closet doors have black-lacquered frames inset with red silk upholstery, and the photograph is by Pablo López Luz.

William Abranowicz

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Statement Wallpaper

In the guest bathroom in a contemporary California farmhouse, a chair is upholstered in the California state flag, the sink and fittings are by Waterworks, the custom wallcovering is by Nathalie Lété, and the door is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green.

Ricardo Labougle

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London Townhouse Bathroom

In an elegant Victorian townhouse, the master bath's vintage tub is from the Water Monopoly in London, the shower stall is sheathed in Breccia di Massa and Vigaria Pink marbles.

Björn Wallander

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Black-And-White Beach Art

This small guest bath in a Hamptons summer house is anchored by a claw-foot tub that's original to the house and has fittings from Waterworks. The stool and artwork is by Michael Dweck.

William Abranowicz

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Historic Bathroom

This small master bath in a historic New York house has a tub, sink, fittings and black limestone flooring by Waterworks. The kilim is from West Elm, the sconces are by Vaughan and the artworks are from London and Paris.

Simon Upton

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Antique Bathroom

This Connecticut weekend house with midcentury design boasts a quaint master bath with big style: The tub is by Sunrise Specialty and has fittings by Sigma, the armchair is antique, the ebonized Louis XVI commode is from Duane and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Gray Owl.

Simon Upton

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Small, White Bathroom

A circa-1950 brass mirror hangs in the powder room of the Paris pied-à-terre shared by designer Steven Volpe and his business partner, Roth Martin, who helm the San Francisco gallery Hedge. The French collapsible tripod table is vintage.

Kristoffer Johnsson

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Minimalist Bathroom

This Swedish farmhouse's bathroom takes black and white from classic to rustic. The vintage tub features fittings by Mora Armatur and the floor is tiled with Carrara marble.

Roger Davies

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Open Bathroom

In this crisply elegant home in Tampa, Florida, designed by Nate Berkus, a spherical chandelier and a repurposed bookcase offer contrasting shadows to the bright white, airy space.

Simon Upton

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Black-And-White Dramatic Bathroom

In this Manhattan loft, black and white design in the guest bathroom makes a clean, bold statement. The tub and sink fittings are by Barber Wilsons & Co. and the paint-on-mirror artwork is by Rashid Johnson.

William Waldron

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Tiled Bathroom

A Louise Bourgeois sculpture surveys a bathroom in French architect Jacques Grange's Paris apartment. The bathtub, sink, and faucet are by L'Epi d'Or and the inlaid marble floor is based on a Byzantine pattern. The 19th-century chandelier adds a splash of gold to the otherwise black-and-white space.

William Abranowicz

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White Marble Bathroom

A Greenwich Village pied-a-terre for designers to the stars Waldo Fernandez and Tommy Clements offers a touch of modern black and white design in high style. The sconces are by Ozone, the bathroom vanity and tub are by Waterworks, and the fittings are by Lefroy Brooks. The walls are sheathed in Calacatta Viola marble.

Simon Upton

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Black-And-White Bathroom

This West Village apartment, belonging to designer S. Russel Groves, showcases a bathroom with perfectly simplistic style. The sink is by Duravit and the fittings are by Arne Jacobsen for Vola.

Simon Upton

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Black-And-White Master Bathroom

A Notting Hill townhouse's master bath is sheathed in black Nero Marquina marble, a striking contrast to the large white sink. The 1950s slipper chair is by Ico Parisi, and the 1950s vase by Ercole Barovier was found at a Paris flea market.

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Why a Classic Black and White Bathroom is Always a Winner

BATHROOM IDEAS

Today’s bathroom is no longer just a utility space, but a place of immense luxury and convenience. The bathroom is a space where you can perform amazing transformations that fit your dreams and creativity. One bathroom idea that will always be an excellent choice is the timeless black and white bathroom. The black and white colors are soul mates that create a different and flashy look to your bathroom. This is why a classic black and white scheme is always a winner.

We all love seen bathroom ideas with gorgeous styles and beautiful atmosphere. So how do you make sure you get the right bathroom idea that will fit perfectly into your lifestyle? If you have landed on this article, you pretty much know the answer.

I guess you already know why you will never go wrong with the black and white bathroom: it uses classic colors that will never feel out of date. The black and white is a color combination that has survived many centuries while remaining impressive, elegant and trendy. Once you have invested in your bathroom decor, you won’t be in a hurry to update it, and you will want it to look nice over the years. The timeless nature of the black and white scheme will give you just that. A black and white scheme can balance perfectly while still being timeless and classical.

The graphic nature of the black and white bathroom makes it beautiful, refined, striking and sleek. This color scheme fits perfectly into functional spaces like the bathrooms and adds a touch of high comfort and grandeur. Black and white colors give an outward impression that they are opposite ‘forces’, but in truth are entirely interdependent and interconnected. Put the two colors together and you have a great balance that creates the perfect look. The luxurious vibe that is created by the smart blend of the black and white scheme will make your bathroom look stylish and stunning.

Did you know that the black and white combination will allow you to choose more patterns, stripes, and colors in your decoration ideas? The black and white bathroom is versatile and will allow you to bring in the latest trends in decoration. You can play with different patterns and color schemes while still maintaining the elegance of your bathroom. Also, you can change from one accent color to the next by just swapping your bath mat, towels, vases or flowers. Moreover, it enables you to add the glittering metallic accent to your versatile bathroom with great ease. Go on, add that bath mat with the little patterns and create an eye-catching decor.

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Black and white bathroom: 100 photo examples of design

Trend colors come and go, but the classic remains unchanged. Unless you're planning on remodeling your bathroom every few years, it makes sense to plan the interior so that it stays up-to-date for as long as possible. In this article, we tell you how to design a black and white bathroom and show photos of beautiful examples.

Decorating the bathroom in black and white

Color combination
Design tips
– Finish
– Plumbing
— Furniture
— Decor
Sample projects
— Perfect balance
— Concrete and wood
- Everything fit

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It may seem that there is nothing simpler than monochrome design. However, a black and white bathroom is a combination of two contrasting colors that is equally likely to look spectacular and gaudy. Let's figure out how to combine them correctly.

The combination in equal proportions will look too flat and boring. It is recommended to use the "primary color - secondary - accents" scheme. The base can make up from 50 to 70% of the entire palette, the second color - about 20-30%, the rest - for accents. In the bathroom, the main element, as a rule, becomes the color of the finish, although variations are possible.

Versatile choice for light bases and striking dark accents. This option is suitable for any room, since white visually enlarges the space. You can take a chance and make a dark interior interspersed with light details. In this case, it is important to think over the lighting, the correct textures and the location of the mirrors. In a complex interior based on black, everything should work to ensure that an already small room does not turn into a cramped, uncomfortable box.

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Black and white tiles in the bathroom can be imitated with marble - looks good in both light and dark versions. In white, they traditionally choose a “boar”, lay it out in different ways. Also in light colors there can be concrete-look porcelain tiles - suitable if you want to use the walls as a transition between black and white. Classic - square or rectangular white tiles.

The type of tile and installation method is chosen depending on the style and size of the room. It is believed that the smaller the area, the smaller the pattern should be - but this is not always the case. For example, a small mosaic in a small bathroom of 2-3 squares will only draw attention to its modest size. Optimally - medium-sized tiles or seamless porcelain stoneware slabs. For the floor, it is better to take large-format tiles - this is a universal option for both large and small spaces.

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Plumbing

Plumbing plays a major role in the bathroom. The main question is: what color to choose?

The filling of the bathroom should be chosen based on these facts. The overall color scheme also affects: if the finish is white, then black plumbing will favorably shade it. The reverse technique is rarely used: as a rule, the same products are used against the background of dark walls.

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decor

In the design of a black and white bathroom, decor is especially important. Achromatic interiors look spectacular, but in everyday life they can be perceived as too cold and uncomfortable. It is the accessories that help offset this effect.

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  • It is necessary to provide additional lighting for the mirror - these can be wall sconces or LED strip around the perimeter of the frame.
  • Do not give up soft lighting - it can be put on the top of the room or installed in the shower area, bathtubs, so that if necessary, turn on instead of the overhead light and arrange a home spa area.
  • You can additionally illuminate the open shelves with LED lights to make it easier to find the items you need.
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    Finally, we offer you to look at some beautiful projects from designers, from which you can take ideas for note.

    Perfect balance

    Let's start with a project in modern style, where the balance of black and white is maintained in perfect proportions: the light finish of all surfaces gives room for creativity in the rest of the design. The central dark element is a spectacular wall-to-wall painted MDF installation. It is supported by details: a stool in the shower area, fittings and textiles.

    The result is a harmonious proportion. And pay attention - without using other colors!

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    Concrete and wood

    Here is an example of how textures can be combined within the same interior. Despite the small area (only 3 squares), the design is dominated by gray and black, while snow-white is used locally - this color was chosen for the sink and toilet bowl. There are two types of finishes on the walls: large gray tiles and black decorative plaster under the ceiling.

    The bathroom is made in a modern minimalistic style, there is practically no decor. The emphasis is on textures: relief plaster is combined with concrete-look tiles and a warmer wood texture. Multilevel lighting also plays a role. Several overhead lights are complemented by LED lighting for the mirror and shelves in the niche.

    Several interesting tricks are used here.

    There is not much decor, but it sets the right accents: dried flowers and textiles make the room cozier, while black matte fittings add graphicity.

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    Black and White Bathroom Design Tips

    The black and white color scheme is a classic in bathroom interior design.

    First introduced in the 1980s, the trend for black and white colors immediately became one of the most popular options for bathroom interior design and remains so to this day. At the same time offering its owners discreet austerity and warm elegance, a tribute to tradition and original aesthetics, extreme simplicity and incredible variety - black and white is certainly one of the best solutions for any bathroom interior.

    Despite all its traditionalism and deliberate conciseness, the design of a black and white bathroom is by no means an easy task. Requiring a special sense of harmony and balance, a black and white bathroom can be embodied in a bold, ultra-modern design, as well as in small, subtle and elegant details.

    Together with the legendary Spanish factory Porcelanosa , we decided to tell you how to approach the design of a classic bathroom interior in black and white, what to look for and how to spice up the interior with small and extremely original details.

    The first thing that draws the imagination at the mention of black and white bathroom interiors is a simple design in monochrome black and white tiles, right? Something like this:

    However, do not forget that black and white interior design is not just a limited set of ways to combine two colors, but an incredible scope for creativity and completely personal design.

    In the design of a classic black and white bathroom interior, absolutely everything matters: the choice of the type of tile, its format, its shades, its texture, its surface and the way it is located in the interior, the correct selection and combination of furniture and accessories, the smallest interior details that do not seem significant, but they allow you to create a coherent, complete and balanced space or breathe new life into an old interior.

    An individual combination of various design elements, details and accessories opens up endless ways to make your interior truly yours.

    And here are a few steps that will help you easily achieve this.

    No. 1. Flooring selection

    Bathroom renovation, in principle, you need to start with the choice of finishing material for the floor. The floor covering allows you to set the tone and atmosphere for the entire interior, which is especially important when working in a strict and maximally contrasting color scheme.

    The classic scheme of floor laying of black and white tiles is in the form of a checkerboard with the placement of individual elements at an angle of 45 degrees. For those who lack colors, a combination of black and white tiles with flowers, or a choice of facing material with an ornament, is suitable.

    The main thing is not to overdo it with black tiles, which can create an oppressive feeling in the interior and visually reduce it.

    No. 2. Black and white wall cladding

    The choice of ceramic wall tiles is the most important step in creating a black and white bathroom design. And here the main thing to remember is that the choice of tiles is not limited to only two colors and a couple of formats. To add variety to the classic black and white interior will allow you to give a tremendous variety of textures and textures, combining the desired color with rich natural expressiveness.

    Black and white tiles imitating marble, stone and even concrete, brick and metal will not only allow you to keep the interior in classic colors, but will also give the interior an accentuated individuality and originality.

    The choice of texture will not only give the traditional style a new, characteristic and individual detail, but will also allow you to effectively manage the visual perception of the interior, placing stylistic accents, increasing and expanding the perception of space.


    No. 3. Marble - black and white included

    The classics of bathroom interior design is not only black and white, but also the texture of marble. And marbled finish can be your most versatile and softest choice, as it already includes a black and white color scheme.

    Modern production methods make it possible to make modern ceramic tiles indistinguishable from natural textures, reproducing natural marble in detail. This is clearly demonstrated, for example, by premium ceramic marbled tiles from Porcelanosa and Venis .

    Black streaks of marbled tiles will allow you to give the interior that very classic black and white gamut, while not overwhelming the interior with an abundance of dark shades.

    No. 4. The right choice of furniture

    Interior design is not only floors and walls, but everything that is in it. And the right choice of furniture can completely transform the interior of any bathroom.

    Black or white cabinets, shelves, consoles under the sink and other bathroom furniture easily transforms the entire interior, gives it solidity and rigor, without requiring large expenses and large-scale repairs. In addition, black and white furniture is almost completely versatile and will fit perfectly into your existing interior design.

    No. 5. Black and white plumbing

    The modern market offers not only an abundance of options for finishing the interior of the bathroom, but also - for the first time - a huge variety of accessories and functional interior items that perform not only a practical, but also an aesthetic function.

    Black faucets with a glossy or matt finish, consoles under the sink in a noble texture of black metal - these and other bathroom details will instantly transform your interior without requiring either large-scale work or large expenses.

    No. 6. Mirrors and shower screens

    If you're remodeling your bathroom, but a radical renovation doesn't fit into your plans, you can solve the problem with a couple of subtle details that, nevertheless, will completely transform the perception of your bathroom layout.

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