Today, just like literally half a century ago, tiles have again become an integral attribute of bathroom decor.
Despite the fact that this material has been, in principle, the traditional decoration for this specific room for many years, some of our contemporaries believe that such an interior solution is standard and boring. Yes, indeed, a bathroom in a tile can be made banal if you do not bring fantasy into the decor and creatively approach the issue of choosing a material. Those who try to arrange everything correctly and do not miss the smallest details will be able to create a wonderful corner in which it will be pleasant to relax before going to bed and cheer up in the morning. In their performance, even black tiles in the bathroom will be perceived great. Believe me, for this in our time there is everything you need.
bathroom tiling in black combined with white marble
Ceramic tiles meet a huge assortment. Store shelves are crammed with goods not only of various colors, but also of the most unexpected shape. The design delights on its elements are also pleasing. In such a tiled "Klondike" it is a sin not to give free rein to your dreams, and not to please yourself with an exclusive design bathroom. In this context, again, I would like to return to the theme of black tiles in the decor of this not always spacious room in order to finally destroy the myths about the gloom and homeliness of such a finish.
Black tiles in the bathroom: to be or not to be
Have you ever tried to imagine your own bathroom in black paint? Fantasy paints creepy pictures? And absolutely in vain! Let's take a look at how you can use black tile in your bathroom to make it stylish and modern.
The harmony of black and white gives style to the interior of the bathroom
Let's start with the psychological moments. Monochrome, especially with a predominance of black tones, is really boring and cold for human awareness, but everything changes radically when color balance is observed in the interior.
The maximum contrast to black will naturally be created by white, because it is he who crowns the opposite end of the spectrum. Choosing the latter as an ally to black, you will never be disappointed, because this combination is classic and timeless and fashionable.
Black and white decor is a reconciliation of opposite principles, carrying harmony in itself. The combination is associated with the play of light and shadows, spirituality and luxury, the manifestation of naturalness and intelligence. In such an environment, it is equally easy to both open up to the world and immerse yourself in yourself.
to dilute the black and white tandem will help interior decor and furniture
Subtleties in decoration
Starting the renovation of the bathroom, you need to decide how large the room planned for the black finish is, and based on these data, develop a design project. You should not use exclusively black tiles in a small bathroom.. This color tends to "shift" the walls. To avoid the effect of pressure, you need to find him a worthy partner. It is best to resort to a classic combination - add white tones to the interior. See what happens. It is inherent in white to expand space, to create the appearance of absolute freedom, which means that global surfaces can be laid out with such tiles. Black blotches and details here should be assigned only a decorative role.
In a bathroom with a small wall height, everything is also laid out with tiles of a companion color, and black tiles are sent to the ceiling. Thus, it is very easy to add volume to a limited space. The place of black tiles in a narrow bathroom is on long walls. Short ones are left under a white finish. Such a move will make the room less cramped, at least visually.
laying tiles in width visually affects the volume of the room
Design Tricks
Pure black or sharply contrasting black and white interiors are not acceptable to everyone. Many prefer less radical combinations. Softness in the design will bring materials, the decoration of which has geometry, floral motifs or abstraction. Look at tiles with diamonds, cherry blossoms, beautiful leaves, pictures of people and pictures of buildings. Any of these options can transform your black bathroom and dilute its radicality.
combination of different sizes of tiles in the interior of the bathroom
If you experiment with shades, then a monochrome interior can be given a pleasant liveliness. Black tiles in the bathroom can be mixed not with white tiles, but, say:
- Dairy.
- Pearl.
- Marble.
- Ivory.
- Creamy.
black accent wall in bathroom
Yes, and the black tile itself can be coal, graphite, or have a blue, green, red tint. It helps to choose the perfect finishing option for a variety of material textures. The surface of the tile can be:
- Mirror.
- Glossy.
- Matte.
This also helps a lot in creating an original black tile decor.
black embossed tile design
Color variations
“The most impressive black tile in the bathroom contrasts with white”
To design a bathroom with black tiles, you need not only a certain courage, but also the knowledge of how to make its presence as aesthetic as possible, and for this you will have to look at the tiles in more than one color combination.
The most successful companions for black tiles will be white and cream tiles. This is a magnificent symbiosis, not only in color, but also in the light aspect. While black is considered to absorb light, white and cream are its reflectors. This explains the perfect harmony of interiors in such tint designs.
black and white printed floor tiles
The most spectacular black tile in the bathroom contrasts with white. However, ideal contrast can also be a disadvantage of such a tandem, because sharp color changes can really tire and even unnerve. These characteristics cannot be called flattering. Is it possible to reduce or even eliminate unnecessary effects? The answer is yes. Everything will look great if you do not lay black and white tiles in frequent and rhythmic alternation. This is especially true for large surfaces. You can lay out a strip or a section of the wall above the bathroom in a checkerboard pattern, but you should not cover the entire wall in this way.
Since black is a neutral color, it goes well with almost the entire colorful palette. Taking it as the basis for interior design, you can make it companions to such rich colors as crimson, bright turquoise, fiery red, etc.
wall cladding and bathroom with black matte tiles
How to decorate the ceiling
The use of black tiles in the design of the bathroom implies the appropriate design of the ceiling surface. It can be the usual snow-white classic, which is created by whitewashing, painting the surface or applying metal slats and fixing PVC panels. Slatted ceilings will not become outcasts even in the most expensive interiors. The white ceiling can be decorated with gold paintings. This will add luxury to the atmosphere and help to organically fit furniture and plumbing into it.
If we talk about the ideal version of the ceiling decor for the bathroom, then in this case you need to think about a stretch ceiling. His canvas can be either in black or in any other color that is in harmony with the rest of the decor. The dark ceiling is framed in light ceiling friezes for greater efficiency.
dark ceiling as a mirror image of black floor tiles
Black bathroom floors
They can also be laid out with special tiles, with a rough surface. In terms of color scheme, this is most often a combined option, although pure black tiles on the floor in the bathroom can look great and expensive. A monochromatic light floor, lined with a pleasant fluffy carpet with a zebra pattern, will add spectacularity to the atmosphere.
black tiles contrast against white bathroom walls
Walls in a black bathroom
“The alternation of mosaic squares of black and white tiles would be appropriate in a bathroom stylized as ethnic or rural life”
The black and white cage on the walls of the bathroom looks catchy, and sometimes even aggressive. In general, it is better to replace decors with large geometry in such a room by alternating stripes, in addition to filling the room with peace and tranquility, such options will allow you to correct the spatial perception of the interior, making the room wider or higher.
In the decors of baroque, empire, vintage styles, a mosaic that carries a complex pattern will be perfectly perceived. It can be placed above the bathtub, in the sink area or framed in a mirror.
a combination of glossy black tiles with a glossy furniture front
The alternation of mosaic squares of black and white tiles would be appropriate in a bathroom stylized as ethnic or rural life.
Black tiles can also be assigned a strictly decorative role. For example, it may appear in the form of a dividing strip bearing a floral ornament or gilding.
In spacious rooms, black tiles can be laid out as a panel. The height of this panel can be arbitrary. The upper part in this case is left for white tiles. Gilding can become a dividing strip.
combination of black and light green in the bathroom
Plumbing for a black bathroom
White plumbing against the background of black tiles in the bathroom does not make a shocking impression. It is perceived quite ordinary, however, like black plumbing accessories framed by white tiles. You should not put a toilet bowl and a font of juicy red or other bright shade in a black bathroom. Since these items are large enough, they can play the role of an accent spot in the decor, and for a monochrome interior it will be, to put it mildly, clumsy. Black color is the personification of rigor and restraint, which means that the shape of plumbing accessories should be elegant, with smooth lines. If you want to get an unusual interior, look at vintage bathtubs on bent legs with gold faucets. In addition to being beautiful, water in a black acrylic bathtub will also cool down much more slowly. Or maybe minimalist washbasins with black exterior and snow-white interior color will suit you? Standard white showers can be replaced with transparent ones and then the bathroom will sparkle with new colors.
combination of black plumbing with black and white floor tiles
Lighting
The presence of black tiles in the bathroom requires bright lighting.As an additional backlight, it is good to use wall or ceiling spots. If you are lucky and the bathroom has a window, then it is worth placing a mirror opposite it. It will pour natural light into all corners of the room.
a black tiled bathroom should have good lighting
If there is no window, but there is a wall in white tiles, then the mirror should be mounted opposite it. Thus, you will not only make the space brighter, but also visually expand it. If necessary, erection in the bathroom partitions - make it from glass blocks or use acrylic and frosted glass for this.
back to index ↑Black tiles: care tips
Black tiles, of course, are good in decor, but you will have to take care of them with special zeal, since the material has one, but incredibly annoying drawback - dust and water streaks are clearly visible on it. Be prepared to wipe the walls of the room at least a couple of times a day. To make it easier to remove unnecessary traces - stock up on special compounds that form a protective film on the surface of the tiles lying in the bathroom. If possible, give preference to matte tiles. It is less visible such pollution.
As you can see, black tile in the bathroom is an extraordinary interior solution that fills the room with style and makes it mysterious and attractive.
back to index ↑Photo gallery - black tiles in the bathroom:
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