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Black Bathroom Ideas

This article explores our favourite black bathroom ideas and includes top tips for how to create a statement in your space. Modern yet minimalist, black bathroom design is perfect for anyone looking to break away from traditional bathroom colours and offers a more striking finish.


Why Choose a Black Bathroom?

Black is a popular, modern colour for bathrooms and with an array of black finishes there are more ways than ever to incorporate black into your bathroom design. Black used to be the colour to avoid in bathrooms as it was thought to give the appearance of a dark and dreary space, which is the opposite of what bathrooms should be. This guide will explore how to incorporate black into your bathroom to ensure it becomes a striking feature rather than a dull, dark finish.

Black Features

The use of matt black bathroom taps can provide a lovely contrast with white tiles and sanitaryware. White and neutral colours can make black stand out and add character to your space.

Black Bathroom Taps

Black basin taps perfectly complement white vanity units and countertop basins to give an elegant monochrome aesthetic. Some of our best selling matt black taps are from the Crosswater MPRO collection, which feature a range of basin taps as well as freestanding bath and shower mixers. Take a look at our guide for how to clean matt black taps to keep your bathroom faucets in mint condition.

Black Showers

If you’re in search of black bathroom ideas, how about sprucing it up a little with a minimalist black shower head and valve? A modern matt black shower kit will add a touch of simplicity and elegance to your bathroom design and also give it that edge that all your guests will be envious of! Many people are opting for black assets in the bathroom , from black framed shower enclosures to shower heads. Check out all of our black shower products to get the look.

Black Bathroom Furniture

By going for black bathroom furniture, you can keep up with the contemporary style without giving up any storage space. Gone are the days of uninspiring white clunky bathroom cabinets, nowadays it’s all about style and practicality. Our range of black furniture ranges from combined toilet & basin units, wall mounted vanity units and tall storage cabinets. Pairing black vanity units with lighter tiles will ensure the furniture makes a statement in your bathroom, and wall hung vanities will save wall and floor space, offering a minimalist look to your bathroom.

Black Vanity Unit

Black Accessories & Towel Rails

When it comes to designing bathrooms, the finishing touches really do complete the look. Bathroom accessories and towel rails shouldn't just be essential items, but an opportunity to add more character and style to your space. Why not try a matt black heated towel rail or bathroom radiator to add an extra edge? From toilet roll holders to towel rings, we have an array of stylish matt black accessories that will complete your contemporary bathroom look.

Monochrome Bathrooms

A classic monochrome theme includes white walls and floors with black assets and accessories. The trick for monochrome is to get the perfect balance between black and white tones and balancing it with some light woods or shades of grey to give your bathroom more character. Monochrome is especially great for small bathrooms, as the white will open up the space and black assets will add depth.

Monochrome Bathroom Design

Black Feature Wall

If you're cautious about black making your bathroom appear too dark and closed up, a black tiled feature wall may be the perfect option to incorporate black into your bathroom without it taking over the space. Darker tones in bathrooms can be balanced with white sanitaryware along with large mirrors, to bounce more light around the room which is especially advantageous for small bathrooms.

Black Bathroom Feature Wall

Brushed Black

For something a little different, opt for a brushed black finish for an alternative take on a black bathroom design. If you prefer a slightly more understated finish, brushed black is the perfect balance between matt black and polished finishes such as chrome. Brushed black can be easier to clean than matt black finishes, and adds a reflective surface for your bathroom which will create a lighter and brighter space.

Brushed Black Basin Tap


Hopefully you're now feeling inspired to go out and design your very own black bathroom! Take a look at our bathroom ideas for 2023 to help you achieve your dream design, and don't forget to check us out on Pinterest for more black bathroom design inspiration. 

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