Black and dark bathrooms – photos and ideas

How to create a black and dark bathroom

A dark bathroom is a bold choice that pays off – it feels like a hotel spa. It works best in a larger bathroom or one with a window. In a smaller space, apply dark colour to one wall or the floor and keep the rest light.

• Light: plan for multiple sources – ceiling light, light by the mirror and indirect LED lighting in the niche or furniture. Dark surfaces absorb light.
• Surface: limescale and soap are visible on matte dark tiles, while fingerprints show on glossy ones. Use a squeegee after use.
• Contrast: white sanitary ware, light wood or gold and brass accessories will enliven the dark bathroom.
• Dark stone and marble: black veined marble or anthracite stone looks more luxurious than solid black.

You don't have to have black on the tiles – black profiles of the shower enclosure, taps and mirror frame on a light background will suffice. To avoid overcrowding the bathroom, keep black to one type of element and in one shade. You can plan the light according to the article Bathroom Lighting, while black accessories are inspired by articles Shower Enclosures with Black Profiles and Black and Coloured Bathtubs. We compare tile colours in the article Bathroom Tile Colours.

You can find more ideas by colour, size, and type of bathroom on the page Bathroom inspirations. You can try out how the selected cladding would look in your bathroom for free in the 3D bathroom planner.