Black is Back: How to Nail Black Bathrooms in 2020

White and grey have been staple colours for bathroom design over the past few years, but 2020 has welcomed a new frontier with the rise of black bathrooms. 

Luxurious, bold and chic, black bathrooms are perfect for achieving that statement bathroom you’ve been lusting after – and we’re here to help you nail the look. From tiling to styling, we’ll be sharing some ideas on how to use black as your base colour to successfully pull off the black bathroom trend.

Get creative with playful patterns

Black bathrooms may not be for everyone, but you don’t have to go all out with black walls and floors to get the look. Instead, use black as your base colour in the form of patterned tiles to create a softer, more playful aesthetic. 

Think a black painted feature wall with a matt finish paired with black and white patterned floor tiles and a clean white bathroom suite. The blend of textures and patterns combine to soften the boldness of the black yet still deliver an impactful interior. 

Alternatively, switch the colour balance around with black and white bathroom tiles against white walls with dark grey or black tiles on the floor. The key here is to ensure black is the overriding colour without it feeling too overbearing.

Tantalise with different textures

Using texture in bathrooms can be a highly effective way to ensure this functional space avoids feeling cold and sterile. When it comes to black bathrooms, mixing different textures and materials is guaranteed to bring depth and character. 

For an effortlessly elegant look, why not adorn your walls with black shell mosaic tiles? Beautifully complemented by a vintage-style bath tub, they’re primed for delivering a timeless style.

If contemporary interiors is more your cup of tea, textured designs like the Luxor Anthracite 3D tiles make the perfect finish for above sinks and vanity units. Opulent and tactile, they’re guaranteed to give you that statement black bathroom you’ve been dreaming of.

Exude luxury with marble

There’s something about black interiors that screams luxury – and the bathroom is the ideal place to let this essence come to the fore, using classic marble as your material of choice to create a bathroom that demands attention. 

Whether you go all out with black marble-effect floor tiles and countertops for an uber dramatic look or you prefer a lighter stone with striking black marble veins running through it, the effect is guaranteed to be captivating. 

You can even give classic marble a more modern makeover with hexagon shaped marble-effect mosaics. Contrasted against a black feature wall, it will bring out the black detailing in the stone and create a standout feature for bath surrounds, splashbacks and shower walls. 

Focus on small details for a big impact

To successfully pull off this bathroom design trend, you don’t have to fully commit to the monochrome look. Instead, use smaller details like black bathroom accessories and fixtures as accents and allow them to do the hard work for you. 

One option is to keep things clean and minimalist like the above picture, using subtle nuances like a black bathroom tap and radiator to give the room that dramatic edge. Alternatively, why not bring some other colours into the mix? Think black vanity units finished with splashes of jewel toned tiles laid in a chevron pattern or metallic mosaics for a sparkling finish. 

However you envisage your black bathroom design coming together, we have a fantastic selection of black wall and floor tiles to choose from. Whether you want pretty patterns or beautiful marble, we’re sure you’ll find just the right black tiles to achieve your desired finish – and if you want to see the tiles before you buy, order a small tile sample online for just £1.99.