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Black Bathrooms: Stylish Simplicity
Style & Trends
Black bathrooms
have been trendy for a long time – and for good reason. Black is both simple
and stylish, which makes it the perfect color for modern bathrooms. Individual
items can also serve as elegant and eye-catching accent pieces, from black towel holders or shower
faucets in black to items as large as a black bathtub.
The following article describes the optimal way to go about designing black bathrooms, lists items
that look especially good in black, and presents some of the possible color combinations for a bathroom.
Lighting:
Bathroom lighting is always
an important consideration, but it plays an especially crucial role in black bathrooms.
Providing enough light is essential for the dark color to have a cozy
appearance rather than feeling overpowering. Natural light is the definite
choice here – in bathrooms without any windows, black is only recommended if
accompanied by a well designed lighting system. Even with plenty of natural
light, additional direct and indirect lighting should definitely be installed. Mirror cabinets with dimmable lighting work especially well,
and decorative candles can help cast your black bathroom in just the right light.
Metal elements:
The addition of elements
with an industrial look is a great choice for a modern black bathroom. Delicate metal frames and
elements are typically used here since they help brighten the overall
impression, and they go especially well with black. Black faucets or complete shower
systems in black will also seamlessly blend into the
picture.
Homey accessories:
In addition to candles, a
lot of other bathroom
accessories
can give black bathrooms
more of a homey look. Although most bathrooms in black work really well with a minimalist approach
to their design, you can easily add a bathroom plant here or there – or even a
cozy throw rug – without disrupting the rather simple overall impression.
Bathroom furniture:
Black bathroom
furniture makes an excellent
backdrop for stylish wood accents. For example, if you're thinking about
installing a black vanity
cabinet, you might consider choosing a natural wood tone for the console
plate that goes on top of it. The resulting combination is extremely
eye-catching.
Bathroom plants:
You can't go wrong with the
addition of some bathroom plants to create natural accents in your black bathroom. They're
the clear choice to go with the look of natural wood, and they'll give your black bathroom a homey and
inviting look despite the dark color scheme.
Faucets:
Gold bathroom faucets can act as a perfect
counterpoint in your black
bathroom – the dark background makes them stand out. The high-quality
look of gold is extremely effective when combined with the right lighting
system to make it shine.
Bathroom accessories:
Smaller accessories too, such as soap dispensers and
towel holders, can also enhance the overall look when used as gold accents –
and they look great on or next to black sink tops. This creates a high-quality aesthetic, especially
when used in combination with black marble.
Bathroom in black and red:
Being a somewhat restless
color, strong reds are rarely used in the bathroom. It's a different story when
you combine it with black. The dark color balances out the red. You might
consider, for example, using red wall paint in combination with black tiles and bathroom
furniture.
Bathroom in black and green:
Incorporating green accents in your black bathroom will give the
space a natural, lively touch. As with red, using green paint for the walls is
a great way to bring the additional color into the room. Green also works
extremely well with plants and natural wood – you can even consider using a
combination of all three.
