
Sara Essex Bradley
They say opposites attract, but the jury’s still out on whether those who reside on polar ends of the spectrum actually reside together for long. One exception? Black and white. A designer favorite that dates all the way back to America’s first “official” interior decorator, Dorothy Draper, black and white is both classic and avant-garde. Designers adore using the combo anywhere, but especially the bathroom, where hard surfaces reign supreme and opportunities for textiles are limited. Whether used in exclusivity or as a statement color sidekick, a black and white palette makes a dramatic impact in the bathroom.
From classic black and white penny tile to all-over black and white Arabescato marble, black and white can skew pragmatic or hyper-luxe. Part of the appeal of a black and white bath, of course, is that the majority of residential bathrooms come equipped with white porcelain fixtures, making any palette that incorporates the shade a natural shoo-in. In a construction-grade bath, even a move as seemingly simple as painting your walls black can have a stunning effect. For the less reserved among us, a black and white theme delivers as well. Going-for-broke design moves (i.e. all-over wallpaper, all-over marble, or striped tile shower walls) have their risk factor significantly downgraded when rendered in classic black and white.
Mulling over the merits of a black and white bath, but need a little more inspiration before you give it the green light? Ahead, we’ve collected timeless black and white bathroom ideas from top interior designers that make a compelling case for putting this power palette into play.
Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io
Advertisement – Continue Reading Below