Black and White Bathroom Ideas  

 

Black & White BathroomBlack and White Bathroom Ideas - Small Bathrooms

Trying to decorate a small bathroom brings with it several design challenges. The most important of course is that you don’t want the space to feel even smaller. The key to creating a visual image that opens the room as much as possible is to make wise choices about the colors and designs you use to decorate your walls. Many people shy away from using the classic black and white color combination in small bathrooms for this reason, but if you do you are missing a chance to create a clean open look that is both contemporary and bold.

Black and White Theme - Begin with a Design 

The key to making your black and white design work in any bathroom is to start with a design theme that reflects your personality. If you have a bit of designer in you then you may able to visualize exactly what you want, if not, we suggest you research modern design magazines and online resources to get those creative juices going and to see what the latest design approaches are available and some of the amazing variety of new black and white bath accessories are available to help you complete the look you want.

Black and White Shower Curtains - Create a Focal Point

Do you want the black and white theme to stand out, to help create a focal point for your bathroom? Choosing the right black and white bathroom accessories can be the key to success.  A  black and white shower curtain is a simple inexpensive way to create a visual focal point for your bathroom. Black and white floor tiles can be used to create a retro look – yes, it’s still in fashion, and can be a pretty simple DIY project.

Bath Wall Decor - Black and White is Simple 

On the walls you can find a wide selection of black and white wallpaper as well as wall paper borders that can be sue to introduce the color them. Look for designs that feature a white background and black images that range in different sizes, but you don’t want to overwhelm the room, keep it subtle.
 Even simpler and a great way to introduce colors is to use wall art. These can be black and white prints or photographs, mirrors with black trim, or black lighting fixtures are just a few ideas that are simple to implement. You may need to hire an electrician if you are going to change out a light fixture but it’s a very effective way to change the look of any room.

Favorite Black and White Bathroom Ideas

If you are fortunate enough to have a small bathroom that also has a window for natural lighting then the subtle colors of birch bark. These colors, especially in a soft muted combination look wonderful when illuminate by natural light. Use the wall paper judiciously; limit it to a single wall that is lit by natural light. Keep the rest of the room the room bright and light with white walls. You can also introduce a black and white shower curtain in the same muted colors if you can find one that matches, otherwise stay with a plain white shower curtain. You can also add other small bathroom accessories in a charcoal grey color like soap dispensers, toilet brushes & plungers, toilet paper holders, toothbrush, towel racks, towel stands that don’t require additional space and charcoal gray bath towels and washcloths as well.


Using the classic black and white color combination in a small bathroom is not as difficult as you think. Just use a few of our ideas to get your creative ideas flowing and have fun. You bathroom decor should express your personality and sense of style.