Black, as a classic color, has settled not only in the wardrobe in the form of a small sheath dress and an exquisite tailcoat. Designers are successfully introducing it into the interiors of apartments, hotels, clubs, giving the atmosphere austerity, minimalism, and even special royalty. This color can radically change the room, but many owners do not dare to decorate even one room in black, fearing that the room will become dark and cramped. This will be the case if other colors are not used in the interior. Black is good as a pair. It is through the color contrast that you can create a chic design and at the same time maintain a sense of freedom. Consider what is the best way to combine the subfloor in the bathroom, so that it looks boring and sets the style for the whole room.
As a rule, materials with increased resistance to moisture are selected for bathrooms. Among them are ceramic tiles, different types of mosaics, natural or artificial stone. Less commonly, linoleum and waterproof laminate are used.
All these materials have two types of surface: matte or glossy. In a bathroom, these textures behave differently. Gloss gives the room solemnity and chic due to the special shine under the rays of the lamps. It is the glossy sub-floor in the bathroom that gets rave reviews, but stains and dried water droplets are more noticeable on it.
The matte floor looks restrained, calm and less reveals the disadvantages of cleaning the room. But on any surface, the dust will be clearly visible, so you will have to clean a bathroom with a black floor more often than with a light base.
The self-leveling matte floor serves as a discreet background for the bright print of the walls, but it impresses with its perfectly flat surface.
True, you can cheat by putting in not a purely black floor, but with splashes of lighter shades or with stains, in which the tile does not look monotonously black, but plays in several passing tones. For example: bluish black or gray-black. Such a heterogeneous dark bathroom floor looks impressive and at the same time hides traces of dried moisture, mud stains and dust.
If you combine black with other tones, then it is more practical to make the middle dark, and leave the edges light, because it is in the corners that dust collects and moisture settles. A good solution in the bathroom can be a black and white floor made of tiles laid out in a checkerboard pattern. It looks solemn and elegant, but works best in large areas. In a small bathroom, it is recommended to use black and white mosaic, which visually expands the room due to small squares.
The checkerboard combination of black and white gives the room a crispness, but looks better in large areas
What interior colors do the subfloor best harmonize with?
If you analyze the photos showing the black floor in the bathroom, you can see how different in mood the interior is, created using two contrasting shades.
The combination of black and white
Classic pair: white - black can look different, depending on the print that is played in the interior. So, the chess geometry, which is created not only by alternating white and black floor tiles, but also by a checkered curtain, accessories reminiscent of chess pieces, looks spectacular and solemn.
If you want a passionate, energetic interior, then add animalistic images and prints to the black floors. For example, apply on the walls the figure of a zebra, Dalmatian, tiger, or create a drawing in the interior that imitates the color of their skin.
The zebra print on the indoor bathtub creates a powerful accent that unites the entire composition
Floral black and white prints create a soft, romantic interior. Most successfully fit into a similar color of roses, orchids, umbrella plants. A white dandelion is very effective against the background of a black wall.
The combination of black - gold and black - silver
The combination of black with precious metal colors always looks advantageous. But if gold gives the room a touch of antiquity and royalty, then silver is closer in spirit to minimalism, high-tech and urban style, where it can be combined with steel and other cold metals.
Black and gold bathroom - the epitome of luxury and wealth
Even the smallest gold details give the monochrome black and white interiors gloss and chic
Most often, cutters and inserts for tiles, door and furniture fittings (handles, latches, etc.) are selected in "precious" colors, small plumbing fixtures (taps, shower heads) are put in the corresponding colors. But sometimes there are bathtubs, washbasins and toilets with such a chic decor.
Merging red and black
Red is almost a must in Japanese styles. It is also good for avant-garde, eclectic interiors, where geometric shapes are played as a print. A red bathroom with a black floor can look very solemn if you add elements of gilding to the interior, and brightly, defiantly when combined with "animal" drawings.
Red walls against a black floor look majestic and give the room a splendor
Black and red bathtub can become like the embodiment of high-tech style ...
... as well as classical oriental motives
Calm green and black
Less in demand in bathroom interiors is the green-black contrast. But in vain! The shades of green lend tranquility to the room, which contributes to greater relaxation of the body while the person is taking a bath. Greens are the color of relaxation for our thoughts and eyes, so this pair is very suitable for creating a relaxation zone.
The black floor only enhances the freshness and calmness of the green tones of the walls.
The combination of black, white and different shades of green produces many interesting effects and mood options
Black + orange, black + purple: mysterious luxury
The combination of black with purple or orange is the most win-win, classic and most effective combination. A bit mystical, bright and juicy, these colors create a stunning mood and contrast. A bathtub like this will definitely be the epitome of style.
Bright orange floral prints balance black
The geometry and abundance of colored glass in the bathroom interior will create additional space and light.
Various shades of purple and a fade into romantic purple transform mystery into playfulness
The dominant brightness of a contrasting color creates a rich accent in the absolute of black and gray shades
You shouldn't be afraid of the black floors in the bathrooms. With the right choice of "partner", the bathtub will look simply gorgeous.
And one last tip: so that dark tones do not hide the space in small rooms, do not create black walls. It is better if they are painted in a color contrasting to the floor or have light stripes near the floor and ceiling.