subject: Black Is Back: Bold Bathrooms And Striking Style [print this page] The most successful bathroom design trend of the past year, and one that looks set to grow and grow, is the introduction of black statement pieces within the bathroom. It seems as though every bathroom designer and supplier, every magazine and website devoted to bathroom design seems to be getting involved in this fashion, which is resulting in an ever increasing range of bathroom furniture and design pieces that look bold, daring and introduce a little flair and panache into he bathroom.
The use of black in bathroom design can be as all encompassing or as subtle as you wish it to be. Any bathroom suite manufactured in the last decade will be a glossy white finish, and black sanitaryware would feel too dominant and oppressive, so keep the white fixtures and fittings you have and focus this fashion elsewhere. For instance, as bathroom furniture is once again enjoying resurgence in popularity, with quite literally hundreds of models being released each month, there are now units available in every conceivable variety of size, shape and design. This also means that you will be able to find black bathroom furniture to suite any particular purpose you require.
Tall, narrow freestanding cabinets, known as Tallboy unit, are designed to provide the maximum possible internal storage for the smallest occupation of floor space possible. These models are the perfect place to store surplus cleaning supplies and spare towels, and by their design, when finishing in black, or a very dark wood, such as walnut, they create a striking design statement that feels rich, opulent and high value. The same is true for tall and narrow wall-mounted cabinets as well, which are generally smaller, but wont occupy any floor space; a great idea in smaller bathrooms.
If you have, or are about to install fitted furniture and feel that an all-black unit would be too dominant, then you can opt for black surfaces and counter tops, to provide you with a striking and glamorous space in which to get ready to face the day, or to prepare for a night out in style.
Black tiles used in focused and specific areas, such as a splash guard behind your basin, can look fantastic as well. Other smaller features, suck as a black framed mirrored, and black or black and white checked floor tiles, can look fantastic as well, and will add a little panache, and ensure that your bathroom really stands out from the crowd.
Bold monochrome design takes a certain level of confidence, but the results can be dramatic and highly impressive. Why not click through a few options and explore which can work for you!
