A black-and-white bathroom can feel contemporary or timeless depending on your choice of finishes and fixtures. This neutral pairing can work with any decor style, from traditional to farmhouse, industrial, and modern.
From wall paint to floor tiles, lighting, plumbing fixtures, rugs, and decor, limiting your palette to black and white allows you to mix patterns and finishes for a dynamic and durable design.
Check out these black-and-white bathrooms in a range of styles for inspiration.
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Palm Tree Wallpaper
Black-and-white palm tree wallpaper will give your bathroom a breezy feel. Desiree Burns Interiors paired the airy, large-scale pattern with a rattan mirror and a blue sink to add a color accent.
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Industrial-Style Sink
Mix a black hex tile floor with white walls for a clean and modern look. Becca Interiors chose an industrial-style wall-mounted sink that saves space and adds charm to this compact powder room.
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Gold-Tone Accents
Adding a touch of gold to a black-and-white patterned bathroom adds warmth and shine. Greg Natale balanced the strong black geometrical pattern on the walls with gold accents on the mirror and the hardware.
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Graphic Black Accents
Add definition to a minimalist white bathroom with graphic black accents. Cathie Hong Interiors decorated this spacious primary bathroom with shades of white and pale gray highlighted with modern black-frame windows and mirrors and black plumbing fixtures.
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Contrasting Wall and Floor
Use patterns to add variation and interest to black-and-white bathroom finishes. Interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel paired white herringbone pattern wall tiles with black hexagon floor tiles in this stylish small space.
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Black Shower Curtain
Create drama in a small black-and-white bathroom by keeping the majority of the finishes white and accenting with bold strokes of black.
This compact bathroom from Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design has a theatrical black shower curtain that echoes the tile floor detailing.
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Herringbone Tile Floor
Small black herringbone patterned tile floors with white grout add interest to a black-and-white bathroom like this space from Brophy Interiors.
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Black Bathroom Door
Paint the bathroom door in a saturated shade of black to make a bold statement. Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design added character with an antique silver and crystal doorknob.
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Retro-Industrial Bathroom
Black and white is a natural choice for a retro industrial bathroom like this space from Deuce Cities Henhouse that includes a double farmhouse sink.
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Marble-Effect Wallpaper
For a powder room or smaller bathroom in an older home, add character with marble-effect wallpaper, like this vintage-style space from Brexton Cole Interiors.
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Black-and-White Details
Make a two-toned palette look intentional by paying attention to the smallest of details. Brexton Cole Interiors placed a bar of black-and-white hand soap on the sink that reinforces the theme.
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Silver Accents
Although the main theme of this luxurious bathroom from Shed Brand Studios is black and white, there's a fair amount of silver, which brings out the veining in the marble and the silver feet on the freestanding tub.
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Illustrated Wallpaper
Energize white subway tile walls with illustrated fossil wallpaper in a kids' bathroom. Grant K. Gibson Interior Design installed a double vanity with gooseneck faucets to ensure that everyone can wash their hands and brush their teeth without fighting over the sink.
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Black-and-White Tiling
Use color-blocking to add flair to a black-and-white bathroom. This space from A Beautiful Mess has a split herringbone tile pattern that is half black, and half white for a bold, graphic look.
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Black Tile Wainscoting
Create a wainscoting effect using black tile on the lower half of the wall, and white tile on the wall above, like this bathroom from McIntyre Bills.
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Toothed Wall Tile Border
Making subway tile walls more interesting with a toothed wall edge, like this space from Hunted Interior.
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Black Hex Floor Tile
This eclectic bathroom from Jenny Wolf Interiors features a large black hex tile floor and luminous white walls. The black window frame continues the theme, while the tub and mirror add a gold accent that's a popular choice for black-and-white spaces.
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Patterned Wallpaper
Hang bold black-and-white wallpaper on your bathroom walls that will make a statement while retaining a neutral feel. Brexton Cole Interiors chose a wavy pattern with a midcentury modern feel that complements the sink vanity.
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Black-and-White Patterns
Add personality to a black-and-white bathroom with a mix of patterns. K Shan Design paired bold striped black and white subway tile walls with a black-and-white floral patterned shower curtain to create an original look.
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Black Wood-Paneled Walls
Modernize a rustic bathroom with black wood paneling on the walls and add contrast with white marble flooring and countertops and shiny brass fixtures, like this mountain home bathroom renovation from Emily Henderson Design.
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Black Bathroom Rug
Make a bold statement in a smaller bathroom using abstract shapes on the walls and flooring.
Interior designer Alvin Wayne complemented the black-and-white wallpaper in this NYC bathroom with a black sheepskin rug on the white floor for a cohesive look.
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Black Gallery Wall
Add interest to a black-and-white bathroom by juxtaposing a white tiled shower with a bold black gallery wall displaying art and photos, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors.
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Patterned Floor Tile
Tile the floor in a bold geometric pattern to add personality and modernity to a black-and-white bathroom.
Erin Williamson Design complemented patterned tile flooring with white subway tile walls, black plumbing fixtures, and a warm wood vanity for contrast.
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Shades of White Bathroom
Mix a black-and-white patterned floor with off-white walls to add variation to a two-toned bathroom. This little powder room from Desiree Burns Interiors includes antique gold accents to add additional warmth.
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Black Towel Ladder
Pair white subway tile with black grout for an industrial modern feel and finish with black accents like the leaning metal towel ladder in this compact modern bathroom from K Shan Design.
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Natural Woven Accents
Soften a black-and-white bathroom with natural accents such as wood or woven accessories, like these closed storage baskets on top of the toilet in a space from Emily Henderson Design.
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White Tile and Black Grout
Use black to add a graphic feel to a simple white bathroom. Michelle Berwick Design lined the backsplash wall and floor in the same small white hexagonal tiles and used black grout to create a modern look.
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Floating Shower Shelves
Black plumbing fixtures and open shelving will add a sharp modern edge to a black-and-white bathroom.
This space from Louis Duncan-He Designs features black floating shelves in the spacious glass-walled shower that provide storage while coordinating with the plumbing fixtures and door handles.
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Cream and Black Wallpaper
Vary shades of white add dimension to a black-and-white bathroom. Traditional wallpaper with a warm creamy background and an illustrated black pattern add warmth to this black-and-white space from Brexton Cole Interiors.
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Patterned Shower Curtain
Change up the look of a black-and-white bathroom by swapping out shower curtains and towels.
K Shan Design mixed a white shower curtain with an abstract pattern with white towels with black patterned edging to complement the bold color block striped wall tile.
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Tiled Black Floor
Black tile flooring will add a grounding element in a mostly white bathroom. Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design chose large format black tile with white grout in this spacious bathroom, adding choice black accents throughout to tie it all together.
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Nature-Themed Wallpaper
Add whimsy to a black-and-white powder room with illustrated wallpaper. Michelle Berwick Design chose a duck pattern for a lighthearted feel.
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Black Bathroom Ceiling
Add drama to a black-and-white bathroom by painting the ceiling black. Erin Williamson Design used silver-toned hardware to give this space a cool-toned feel.
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Black Walls and Ceiling
Give your powder room an enveloping feel by painting the walls and ceiling black. Mary Patton Design chose a saturated matte shade that is deep and moody, pairing it with white marble and towels that pop against the dark background.
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Black Accents
Give an all-white bathroom a quick makeover by painting the sink vanity and overhead mirror black, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design. Finish it off with black plumbing fixtures, a bathroom set, and industrial sconce lighting.
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Gray Tile Flooring
Pair a black-and-white bathroom with shades of gray for a slight contrast that won't obliterate the two-tone feel.
This elegant bathroom from Mary Patton Design has a balanced mix of black and white elements for a balanced feel, while a gray tile floor ties the room together.
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Black Tile Accent Wall
A black herringbone pattern tile accent wall and backsplash will add depth to a white-walled bathroom. Pair the black and white finishes with natural wood for a warm feel, like this bathroom from Michelle Berwick Design.
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Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom
Mix black, white, and wood tones for an industrial farmhouse feel. Chango & Co. mixed white subway tile with black grout and a dark stained wood on the vanity and ceiling beams in this spacious bathroom.
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Mixed Solids and Patterns
Mix solid and patterned tile for a dynamic look. Erin Williamson Design combined large-scale white subway tiles, graphic black-and-white tiles, and a black slab bench in this modern shower.
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Black-and-White Towels
Unite solid black and white finishes in a small bathroom with black-and-white towels, like this smart space from Emily Henderson Design.
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En Suite Bathroom
Create a cohesive feel in a primary en suite by using a black-and-white palette in both the bedroom and the bathroom, like this modern space from Michelle Berwick Design.
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Brass Accents
Brass accents will complement a black-and-white bathroom of any style. In this traditional space from Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design, shiny gold-toned accents add warmth and shine.
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Black Tile Walk-In Shower
Create a minimalist feel with a black tile floor that runs all the way through the walk-in shower, like this space from The Home Consultant.
Elongated hex tiles on the shower walls blend in with white walls and black plumbing fixtures throughout unite the streamlined space.
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Black-and-White Bathtub
A black-and-white bathtub will set the tone in a modern or traditional bathroom. Leclair Decor chose a bateau-style tub, soft gold-toned hardware, and a neutral painting to decorate the bathtub corner of this contemporary space.
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Black Terrazzo Tile
Use black as a secondary color in a light and bright bathroom. Michelle Boudreau Design balanced white walls with a black terrazzo tile floor in this renovated midcentury modern space. A black-and-white upholstered armchair ties it all together.
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Black Towels
Complement a black-and-white bathroom with black accessories such as towels and a bathtub tray or bathroom set, like this tranquil spot from Gray Space Interiors.
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Black-and-White Wallpaper
Black-and-white wallpaper in a fun pattern will energize your bathroom without overwhelming. Kate Marker Interiors paired the wallpaper with black accents and a shiplap backsplash.
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Black Marble Walls
Bring drama to a primary bathroom with black slab marble or quartz walls, black tile floors, and white accents, like this space from Brophy Interiors.
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Black Herringbone Floors
Create a luxury minimalist feel in a primary bathroom with white walls and black herringbone patterned floors, like this spacious bathroom from Michelle Berwick Design.
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More Black Than White
For a moodier look, pair black walls and cabinetry with a few hits of white, like this dramatic space from Mary Patton Design. The white sink, milk glass globe sconces, and black-and-white patterned window shade add a bit of contrast and relief.
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More White Than Black
Soften a black-and-white bathroom with a patterned tile floor. Michelle Berwick Design used more white than black in this two-tone bathroom, with an airy floor tile pattern that adds some flourish to the minimalist space.
What colors go with a black-and-white bathroom?
You can accent a black-and-white bathroom with any color of the rainbow. Try yellow, pink, red, green, blue, or any color of your choosing depending on your taste or mood.
How do I add warmth to a black-and-white bathroom?
Add warmth to a black-and-white bathroom with gold-toned fixtures like brass. Decorate with natural greenery or colorful art and decor. Accessorize with multicolored towels, a patterned rug, a colorful bathroom set, or natural woven accents like window shades.
Are black-and-white bathrooms still in style?
Black-and-white bathrooms will always be in style. You can’t get any more timeless than this classic color combination.