Black Bathroom Ideas and Styles You Can Easily Achieve

Sometimes it's the simple things in life that have the biggest impact. And that is certainly true when it comes to black bathroom design.

When you start considering how you’d like your new bathroom to look and feel, black may not be the first colour that springs to mind. We get it.

Many have a disillusion that only black can exist in large, grandiose bathrooms flooded with natural light, flush with open space. But we’re here to tell you, that actually, that’s not the case at all.

Extraordinary bathroom interiors are brought to life when you dare to be bold with black.

 

Why black bathrooms look great

Big bathrooms, small bathrooms; bathrooms with nooks and crannies, bathrooms with endless amounts of open space; bathrooms with tall ceilings, bathrooms with sloped ceilings. You name it, with black, it just works.

And that’s because with black, there are no boundaries.

Many fear the drear when faced with the concept of designing their bathroom around the darkest tone on the colour wheel.

But in reality, you don’t have to saturate a bathroom wall to the floor in one colour to achieve a beautiful black bathroom look.

It is an exciting time to be alive.

As the black bathroom trend is taking off across homes and commercial bathrooms far and wide, there are increasingly more black bathroom furniture pieces, accessories and decor features now available. Fulfilling your design aspirations has never been more achievable.

Darker, monotone rooms need body and lift. This is achieved by embracing an eclectic mix of complementary patterns and materials, across all corners of the room. Black bathrooms are empowering us to become more resourceful and adventurous as to how we explore texture.

As a result, bathrooms are becoming a whole lot more ‘wow’ when using black.

All black, or just the taps?

There’s something quite mystical and deeply charming about all-black bathrooms. Ideal for larger rooms, a heavy coverage of black gives off a profound sense of exclusivity.

It’s truly the ultimate primary bathroom colour of choice if you’re looking to tap into your more indulgent side.

 

 

But, if you’re a small bathroom owner, this beautiful bathroom is still an option.

You can be really sophisticated with how you drip feed black into your more compact space in your own individualistic way, whilst achieving a serene bathroom setting.

If it’s this more refined approach, then stylish subtlety can be achieved with black brassware.

Much softer on the eye and kinder to smaller spaces, this is a fantastic way to drip-feed little splashes of bold black into your bathroom. When paired against white basins or wall panels, you’ll discover a zen-friendly, zoned-in contrast, whilst emphasizing the use of black in your space.

 

Gloss or matt?

Two very different black bathroom looks can be explored when choosing between gloss or matt black finishes across brassware and furniture.

Whilst gloss offers an alluring glamorous and polished look, matt black brings a touch of subdued splendour with its more modest finish.

It’s down to you to decide which you’ll choose.

But, a word to the wise, stick with one or the other. Mix between the two, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a riot of clashing textures.

 

If you’re looking to achieve a gleaming and glossy look, explore the Burlington range. However, we’d certainly recommend exploring matt black.

Not only is there a far more extensive range of products available, including taps, shower kits, shower enclosures and bath fillers, but matt black bathroom features are also on this year’s hot list as one of the most popular bathroom trends.

 

Black walls and wall fittings

Contrast is key when using black in the bathroom.

There’s no better way to pull off an expressive juxtaposition in colour than by marrying black with white.

Get the look by opting for moody black wall panels, such as volcanic dust or marble, enriched with deep, characterful natural textures. To create contrast, select white shower fittings against your dark shower backdrop.

For bathrooms that demand lighter colours in higher quantities, simply flip things around.

 

Choose airy white panels, contrasted against matt black shower fittings. Incorporating black in this way is a wonderful way to achieve a brighter and cleaner space, whilst negating away from an overly clinical bathroom demeanour.

What’s more, this is a fantastic way of achieving the black bathroom look if you’re working with a smaller budget.

Break the mould with black sanitary wear

For something rather special and different, it’s got to be black sanitary wear.

We’re all so used to the traditional white ceramic or china bathroom basin. But with a black bathroom, you’ve got evermore to gain. Embrace the opportunity to shake things up by doing something a little different to the norm.

Beautifully crafted with fine flexures and captivating curvatures, black sanitary wear brings a mellow and supple dynamic to the black bathroom mix.

Again, this is an artful way to weave this dark hue into your bathroom space, without being overwhelmed by a high intensity of darker colour.

Don’t forget about the texture

When using black as the predominant colour across your bathroom space, it’s always essential to keep texture in mind.

Without it, you run the risk of creating a shallow room with a flat and bland finish.

The idea is to bring the room together by building out shadows and pockets of light holistically across all surfaces of the room.

 

 

What’s more, textures make cleaning far easier, as splash marks and dirt do not show as easily as they do on flat surfaces.

Black woodgrain vanity units and bath panels are an effective and inexpensive way to add both a harmonious layer of natural texture and black to a bathroom.

Extra things to consider

A few words of precaution

 

Beware of over-doing it

Yes, black can work in any bathroom of any shape and size, but it’s important to be realistic. Used in high quantities across a more compact room will make a room feel smaller.

So if you have less space to work with, and just aren’t sure what too much black will look like for you, slow it down, and add black slowly.

You’d be surprised just how far more subtle black features such as taps and showers will take your design.

If in doubt, try it out. There’s nothing wrong with adding more black once you’ve established what is, or isn’t working for your bathroom space.

 

Choose black that matches

Be consistent in your approach.

Remember that there are many different shades and black finishes to explore. Mixing between different tones can work, but overdoing it will make the room look disjointed.

One easy approach to avoid this is by matching your brass wear. Ensure any taps and shower kits are matching to keep the flow harmonious across your bathroom sanctuary.

 

Hard water issues

Having hard water can be a pain at the best of times, but more so when you opt for black taps.

Limescale marks will show more easily on black sanitary wear and brassware, so consider the maintenance needs associated with keeping your bathroom looking fresh and stain-free before taking the leap.

On the subject of marks, be aware that black is not particularly forgiving of fingerprints and splash marks. Think about who will be using the space and how that will affect the need for regular cleaning.

The bonus of opting for a black bathroom

We know that black is back for 2022.

What was previously an underrated bathroom colour choice is now a bathroom trend sweeping the nation as we’ve all just become that bit more experimental and inquisitive about what we can do with our bathrooms to make a real statement.

 

 

With a variety of black bathroom furniture pieces, fixtures and fittings, it’s never been easier to create your black bathroom.

Whether you’re looking to add small finishing flourishes of black to your bathroom to achieve a delicate and traditional bathroom design or want to make a statement with a bathroom that allows you to soak up the luxury feel day-in, day-out, you really can explore a huge range of options to create a bathroom that’s all yours to love and enjoy.