Most people tend to consider black in interior design to be too gloomy, and all its compositions with white are too pretentious, cold and devoid of warmth and comfort. But, despite these opinions, the combination of these colors is often used in the decoration of various premises, especially the bathroom. The contrast of these colors is considered classic, the interior can be made stylish, modern and luxurious, the main thing is to know how to properly design a black and white bathroom.
Peculiarities
At first glance, the black and white palette in the interior of the bathroom may seem boring and devoid of any zest. In fact, having seen live examples of rooms in such color schemes, one can understand the depth of sophistication and charismatic catchiness. However, the black and white palette must be used skillfully and correctly, otherwise there is a risk of getting a completely gloomy result. Despite the presence of only two colors in the decor, the number of design options is unlimited, "playing" with colors you can create a unique and inimitable design.
The black and white interior of bathrooms in apartments of different stylistic trends has the following advantages:
- this palette will never cease to be relevant, which cannot be said about many other colorful options;
- black and white compositions are suitable for various styles, including classic and a number of modern interiors;
- thanks to the contrast of primary colors, you can safely experiment with the geometry of the room and visually control the size of the room.
Despite significant advantages, A bathroom in black and white also has disadvantages that are also important to understand and take into account:
- not every manufacturer decides to release their product in these colors. As a result, you have to choose the material for the equipment of the room yourself. It takes a lot of effort and time;
- even the smallest mistake or oversight in the installation can upset the balance, leading to disharmony in the room;
- black and white colors are the most easily soiled, and a room in these colors requires a lot of effort and time to eliminate visible pollution;
- for some people prone to depression, the contrast of these colors will have a depressing effect on an already depressed mental state.
Design rules
Before you start arranging a black and white bathroom, you need to think through all the subtleties of design. It is important to plan in what combination the colors will be located. For example, decorating a room with white and black checkerboard tiles is considered a classic option. Despite the contrast, such rooms will not seem strict. For medium-sized utilitarian spaces, you can increase the presence of black, for example, using it in flooring with a soft transition from black to white, gradually increasing the predominance of light shades towards the top of the room. You can also achieve a smooth transition with the help of an unobtrusive pattern on the walls, this technique will help visually increase the height of the ceiling.
When decorating small rooms in white and black, you should be extremely careful and strictly follow certain rules. The main requirement in such rooms is the predominance of white, black should only be used as small additional inserts, discreet patterns or ornaments. The contrast of narrow horizontal lines will help create the effect of visual expansion of the room.
You can show imagination, bring creativity and equip a completely unique room with unique patterns, drawings and prints. For this, special patterned tiles, various panels, or even moisture-resistant wallpapers can be used. In this situation, it is better to listen to the advice of experts, which will allow you to get an oversaturated and intrusive environment. It should be understood that in order to achieve the desired effect, a small pattern is sufficient, emphasizing and highlighting a certain area.
A bathroom with a small area can be decorated with bright elements, for example, from red tile inserts. On the floor, you can lay a rug in black and white stripes or the color of bright decor elements.
Design
When designing a bathroom in black and white, you need to remember that everything inside the room should be the same color. This means that plumbing: the bath itself or the shower, the toilet, the washbasin, and the furniture, textiles, and various accessories should be made in two primary colors. This rule is mandatory, because any bright elements will not match the overall style, completely breaking the balance. The exceptions are those cases when the bright red or sunny yellow accents, which were mentioned earlier, are deliberately introduced. But it should be a small element.
A modern bathroom should have an abstract black and white piece of art, preferably in a white frame. Photos and sketches in this combination of colors will also fit perfectly into the interior. The main thing is that the walls are as saturated as possible. To achieve a fashionable effect, you need to combine different paintings, photographs or other elements of art.
The bathroom in black and white is decorated in various styles: minimalism, classicism, hi-tech, vintage, modern, art deco and others. An important subtlety is that the black surface practically hides all the relief details and various roundings, so laconic angular shapes of plumbing fixtures and furniture will be more appropriate in this case. The black and white design of the bathroom is perfect for zoning areas, this is especially appropriate when the bathroom is combined with a bathroom. Contrasting items of plumbing against the background of a wall or floor will advantageously delimit the room. Those areas that need to be shown should be white with black elements, and those that need to be hidden should be dark.
Way of laying tiles
When planning an interior in these contrasting colors, you should follow some rules. With a black tone, you can safely experiment on the floor. Wall decoration requires caution in the use of this color in order to avoid creating an oppressive atmosphere. In addition, the search for black on the surface of the ceiling and walls will visually reduce the size of the room. If, nevertheless, the presence of this color on the ceiling is supposed, then only in the decoration of light sources. This may be a mosaic or stucco around the fixtures, imitating expensive woods.
Do not make too frequent, successive alternations of tiles of these colors over large areas. Can be tiled in checkerboard patterns, such as a backsplash by a bathtub or sink, although it is not recommended to use this tactic on an entire wall. These combinations in a spacious room will be perceived easier and more positively.
Another good option is to divide the wall into fairly large black and white sections, either horizontally or vertically. An excellent way of laying is cladding with black and white herringbone dice tiles or in a run. This option allows you to hide the lack of room volume and some flaws in the layout.
Black and white mosaic masonry near plumbing items will look advantageous. This is a great way to decorate a space, which, judging by the reviews of the owners of such a design, never gets bored. White borders, mosaic tile panels or decorative insert tiles with various ornaments can compensate for the excessive gloom of black tiles. However, for small rooms, don't go overboard with these techniques, as they can create a feeling of overcrowding.
Lighting
Decorating a room with tiles is an important step in its arrangement, but along with this manipulation, there are many more equally significant stages in decorating a room. Room lighting is one of them. This process is considered an important step in creating a beautiful bathroom design.
Light in the bathroom, decorated in black and white, should not be enough, otherwise the whole interior loses its effectiveness and seems somewhat gloomy. In order to avoid unwanted results, it is necessary to use several different light sources located in different parts of the room. The best option would be elegant glass sconces of the corresponding color above the washbasin in combination with spotlights above the bath. You can also increase the amount of light with the help of mirrors, placing them in the right place. These products will perfectly reflect the lighting and help visually expand the space.
