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20 Black and White Bathroom Ideas
A monochromatic colour scheme is a great choice for any style of bathroom. From modern and contemporary to traditional and classic, the monochromatic bathroom design is as iconic as it is timeless.
When it comes to bathrooms, a monochrome colour palette is one of the most iconic design ideas. The monochrome design can be implemented into any style of bathroom from modern and contemporary spaces to timeless and traditional style bathrooms. We’ve shared some of our favourite monochromatic design ideas to help you give you all of the monochrome bathroom inspiration that you need to complete your black and white renovation.
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Monochrome Tile Ideas
Black and white floor tiles are one of the most iconic bathroom design choices. A traditional black and white chequered floor has been used in bathrooms for centuries and is one of the few bathroom design ideas that has never gone out of style. The traditional design of a black and white tile has evolved and adapted to different bathroom styles, from modern geometric styles to traditional encaustic designs. These are some of our favourite monochromatic tiles that would look great in a monochrome bathroom.
1. Stonehouse Studio Pinnacle Jet Geometric Patterned Tiles
These tiles are a modern take on the traditional chequered floor tiles that are often used in bathrooms. Their simple yet bold design offers a wide range of creative design possibilities. Maybe you want to create an eye-catching feature wall with a unique star pattern, or achieve a modern floor design with a bold zig zag pattern.
These tiles would make a huge statement as a monochromatic floor in your bathroom. Or you could add an eye-catching feature wall by using these tiles as a backsplash in your shower.
2. Bellus Black Marble Effect Wall & Floor Tiles
Marble is one of the most popular effects for a bathroom tile and it’s not hard to see why. The Bellus Black Marble Effect Wall & Floor Tiles achieve that trendy monochrome aesthetic while making your bathroom look more luxurious and hotel like.
Another great thing about marble tiles is that they are great at making a space look and feel more expensive and designer, so if you are looking to achieve a glamorous and luxurious aesthetic in your black and white bathroom, these monochromatic marble tiles are the ones for you.
3. Bradley Patterned Wall and Floor Tiles
Working with a monochrome palette is a great way to maintain a traditional style in your bathroom. The Bradley Patterned Wall and Floor Tiles will add a touch of classic style to your bathroom with their traditional monochrome encaustic design.
These tiles would make a great addition to monochromatic bathrooms with a classic Victorian or Edwardian aesthetic. Opting for a traditional style bathroom is a great way to ensure that your monochrome bathroom will never go out of style.
4. Chester Patterned Wall and Floor Tiles
The Chester Patterned Wall and Floor Tiles feature an eye-catching geometric pattern that would look great in contemporary or traditional style bathrooms. Their bold yet classy design will add elegance to your monochrome bathroom design.
These tiles are another example of a modern yet classy twist on the iconic chequered floor design that is a staple part of any monochromatic bathroom. The unique star pattern will instantly give your bathroom the wow-factor.
5. Stonehouse Studio Manhattan Jet Geometric Patterned Wall and Floor Tiles
Experiment with different laying patterns with the eccentric Stonehouse Studio Manhattan Jet Geometric Patterned Wall and Floor Tiles. These bold tiles can be used to make some unique and eye-catching designs that would make a great feature wall in modern and contemporary monochrome bathrooms.
Experimenting with different laying patterns is a great way to design a space that is unique. By incorporating these tiles, you will be able to design a monochrome bathroom like no other! Making your space truly unique.
Monochrome Furniture Ideas
When looking for the right furniture for your bathroom, you might be unsure which colour to choose. Traditional white furniture has the risk of making your room look cold and empty, incorporating dark furniture might make your room feel too overcrowded. It’s important that you choose the right furniture that will compliment your bathroom. These are some of our favourite furniture pieces and how you can incorporate them into your bathroom design.
6. Chatsworth Traditional White Corner Vanity Unit
If you are working with a smaller space but still want to achieve that monochrome aesthetic in the bathroom, it is best to stick to white bathroom furniture to keep the space feeling open and spacious.
The Chatsworth Traditional White Corner Vanity Unit would make a great addition to a small monochrome bathroom or cloakroom with minimalistic monochrome tiles. This space saving design will help to maximise floor space without interfering with the monochrome aesthetic.
7. Arezzo 600 Matt Black Framed Vanity Unit with Ceramic Basin and Open Shelf
This modern vanity unit is the perfect choice for contemporary bathrooms with a monochromatic colour scheme as it incorporates both black and white into its contemporary design.
This sleek and modern design will add a touch of sophistication to your monochrome bathroom. The open shelf design will also make your space feel more open and spacious, making this vanity unit a great option for all bathrooms.
8. Brooklyn 500mm Hacienda Black 2-In-1 Combined Wash Basin & Toilet
A great way to save space in a small cloakroom or en suite is to add a combined basin and toilet. With the Brooklyn 500mm Hacienda Black 2-In-1 Combined Wash Basin & Toilet you will be able to incorporate black furniture into your monochrome design without sacrificing precious floor space.
Opting for black furniture when designing a monochrome bathroom is a great way to make your space feel more sophisticated and luxurious. Another great thing about this combination unit is the black oak effect that will add texture and depth to a monochromatic space.
9. Arezzo Wall Hung Countertop Basin Unit - Grey with Black Handle
If you are looking to add some depth and break up the colour in your monochrome bathroom, you can add some grey bathroom furniture. Grey furniture will still maintain the monochrome style while breaking up cool black and white tones.
The Arezzo Wall Hung Countertop Basin Unit will brighten up your monochrome bathroom and make your space feel more open and spacious.
10. Valencia Bathroom Combination Suite Unit
To create a minimalist aesthetic in your monochrome bathroom, you should stick to white furniture with matt black handles to maintain the monochrome style. The Valencia Bathroom Combination Suite Unit is a great choice if you prefer a minimalistic vibe in your bathroom.
Designing a monochrome bathroom with minimalistic furniture is a great way to create a space that looks modern and contemporary while feeling clean and fresh.
Fixtures for Monochrome Bathrooms
When it comes to choosing fixtures for a monochromatic bathroom, you might be unsure which finish to choose. There are so many to choose from and each will have a different impact on your monochrome bathroom design. These are some of our favourite bathroom fixtures that will elevate your monochrome bathroom.
11. Matt Black Fixtures
When designing a modern monochrome bathroom, you’re probably going to choose matt black fixtures to compliment the black and white colour scheme. This is a great choice if you want to make your space look more modern and sophisticated.
Matt black fixtures will instantly modernise the look of your bathroom, if you prefer a more contemporary or traditional design, then a matt black accent might not be the best option for you.
12. Chrome Fixtures
As a monochrome colour scheme is an iconic design choice for bathrooms, you might be designing a more traditional and timeless bathroom that will never go out of style. If you are looking to achieve a traditional aesthetic in your bathroom, you should opt for chrome fixtures.
Chrome accents are great and add a touch of traditional class to your bathroom. It is also a great accent colour for monochrome bathrooms. However, as chrome is a cool tone, you might make your bathroom feel cold if you inject too much chrome into your bathroom design. You can avoid this by adding a bold monochromatic feature wall.
13. Brushed Brass Fixtures
While people don't typically add brushed brass accents to a monochrome bathroom, this is a great way to add warmth to your black and white bathroom. By incorporating brushed brass into your bathroom you will break up the black and white colour scheme, adding more depth and warmth.
Brushed brass is great if you would prefer a more contemporary aesthetic in your bathroom. However, as this is such a warm accent colour, you don’t want to inject this too much into your bathroom design. Doing this might overpower your monochrome design and make your space look busy and overcrowded.
14. Gun Metal Fixtures
If you are looking for an alternative finish for your monochrome bathroom, gunmetal grey is a great choice. Gunmetal is a dark shade of grey that won’t overpower your black and white bathroom but will still help to subtly break up the monochrome colours.
Incorporating gunmetal is also a great way to achieve an industrial aesthetic in your monochrome bathroom. Industrial vibes have become increasingly popular in recent years and we love how great this aesthetic looks in a monochrome bathroom.
15. Antique Brass
Antique brass is a great accent colour for moody and industrial style bathrooms. It is great at adding warmth without being too overpowering. Incorporating brushed brass into a monochrome bathroom is a great way to add subtle warmth and depth to the monochromatic colour scheme.
Opting for antique brass is also great if you prefer a moody yet traditional aesthetic. Combining antique brass and monochrome colours is a great way to design a classic traditional style bathroom.
Accessories for Monochrome Bathrooms
Adding accessories that maintain your preferred aesthetic is a great way to make your bathroom look more sophisticated. These are some of our favourite accessories that will finish off your monochrome bathroom.
16. Arezzo Matt Black Round Wall Mounted Soap Dispenser
Hand soap is a necessity in bathrooms, and the plastic packaging can be an unsightly eye-sore in your new bathroom. The Arezzo Matt Black Round Wall Mounted Soap Dispenser will blend seamlessly into your monochrome bathroom
Adding a wall mounted soap dispenser that matches your bathroom décor will add a subtle touch of elegance to your bathroom. When designing a monochrome bathroom, matt black will look modern and sophisticated.
17. Revive Matt Black Pendant Light
Ambience lighting is a great way to achieve those luxurious spa-like vibes in your bathroom. You can add ambience lighting to your bathroom by adding an illuminated mirror or some stylish pendant lights. The Revive Matt Black Pendant Light will make your bathroom look modern while incorporating some relaxing ambient light.
Pendant lights look great next to a mirror or clustered in a corner. By opting for a matt black finish, you will create a sense of continuity in your monochrome bathroom.
18. Chatsworth 1928 Matt Black Bathroom Accessory Pack
If you prefer a classic aesthetic in your bathroom, you will be looking for more traditional designs. The Chatsworth 1928 Matt Black Bathroom Accessory Pack maintains a traditional look while incorporating a matt black finish that is perfect for a monochrome bathroom.
If you really want your monochrome bathroom to exude Victorian tradition, you can incorporate chrome accessories. This will make your monochromatic space look clean and fresh without ruining the black and white aesthetic.
19. Gatsby Matt Black & Brushed Brass Toilet Brush Holder
Combining metals has become increasingly popular in recent years, and you can incorporate this trend into your monochrome bathroom design with the Gatsby Matt Black & Brushed Brass Toilet Brush Holder.
Our Gatsby range combines sophisticated matt black with contemporary brushed brass. Adding these designs to your monochrome bathroom will add warmth and depth without being too overpowering for your black and white bathroom.
20. Wenko Mola XXL Bathroom Squeegee - Black
Squeegees are great at removing water from the surfaces in your bathroom. However, they are not something that you would typically leave lying around. The Wenko Mola XXL Bathroom Squeegee - Black turns a squeegee into a decorative accessory that is as practical as it is sophisticated.
With a black finish, this squeegee will allow you to easily keep water steaks at bay whilst adding to the monochrome aesthetic in your modern or traditional style bathroom.
Design your Monochrome Bathroom
Now that you have drawn some inspiration from our favourite monochrome bathroom must haves, you'll be able to design the monochromatic bathroom of your dreams! Whether timeless and traditional or contemporary and modern, the possibilities are endless when you are working with a black and white colour scheme. We love to see our customers' renovations and projects, so be sure to tag us in your monochrome bathroom renovation on Instagram @victorianplumbinguk.
