The clinical gleam of the leading interior design trends over the last decade has left something of a mark on the state of the average household. The walls are left out of color, left with a little more than the color of soft eggshells to warm the room. Damage is very bad in the bathroom. The general rule seems to have been, for a long time: ‘If it’s white, it’s sparkling.’ And God forbid anyone to visit your bathroom without seeing the sparkle.
The newest injection of life goes back to the black bathroom design. Some homeowners are now removing old white tiles in return for hotter ebony. Black is a good color for the bathroom, because it maintains the same clean feel as white while providing a touch of extra wealth, but problems arise when the room sinks in black just for the sake of it.
One word of warning: a completely black room can feel very small. But how can you make a bathroom look spacious without using white too often?
The best way to overcome this puzzle is to use the use of black and white. The black interior bathroom tiles look fantastic in contrast to the white color of the entire room, along with the sink and towel rack.
It’s important not to beat white, so in general, have a little less than black, and this is the focus of the room. This is why it is a good idea to decorate the main features of black, rather than walls, ceilings and floors (although in some cases, black marble floors can bring subtle grandeur to the room, but if you want to go for that type of repair, keep the rest the room remains white.)
If you’re interested in going a little further than just a black-and-white set-up, a small splash of color can really make the difference between a good interior and a beautiful one. I’m partial to a small amount of violet to accompany a black-and-white backdrop, but really any color can work as long as it doesn’t oversaturate the space. It’s best to stick with things like towels and rugs to add this extra colour, as they soak up the light and add a nicer texture to the view.
So give it a thought. If you’re looking for a way to spruce up the bathroom in your home, black-and-white could be the way to go.
