52 Dynamic Black and White Bathroom Ideas

Off-Black Bathroom Walls

If pure black feels too intimidating, choose dark gray that will read as black but feel a bit softer, like this bathroom from Dulux.

Red Accents

Black and white works in both modern and traditional bathrooms. This neo-Victorian home from Roger and Chris has retro elements like the curtain above a freestanding tub, the well-worn leather armchair, the Impressionist portrait of someone bathing, and the industrial faucet with the exposed pipe. A few choice red accents energize the space.

Industrial-Style Sink

Mix a black hex tile floor with white walls for a clean and modern look. Becca Interiors chose an industrial-style wall-mounted sink that saves space and adds charm to this compact powder room.

Gold-Tone Accents

Adding a touch of gold to a black-and-white patterned bathroom adds warmth and shine. Greg Natale balanced the strong black geometrical pattern on the walls with gold accents on the mirror and the hardware.

Graphic Black Accents

Add definition to a minimalist white bathroom with graphic black accents. Cathie Hong Interiors decorated this spacious primary bathroom with shades of white and pale gray highlighted with modern black-frame windows and mirrors and black plumbing fixtures.

Contrasting Wall and Floor

Use patterns to add variation and interest to black-and-white bathroom finishes. Interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel paired white herringbone pattern wall tiles with black hexagon floor tiles in this stylish small space.

Black Shower Curtain

Create drama in a small black-and-white bathroom by keeping the majority of the finishes white and accenting with bold strokes of black. This compact bathroom from Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design has a theatrical black shower curtain that echoes the tile floor detailing.

Black Bathroom Door

Paint the bathroom door in a saturated shade of black to make a bold statement. Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design added character with an antique silver and crystal doorknob.

Retro-Industrial Bathroom

Black and white is a natural choice for a retro industrial bathroom like this space from Deuce Cities Henhouse that includes a double farmhouse sink.

Marble-Effect Wallpaper

For a powder room or smaller bathroom in an older home, add character with marble-effect wallpaper.

Brexton Cole Interiors outfitted this vintage-style bathroom with black-and-white wallpaper with a marbled look that complements the black door trim and antique bronze fixtures and decor accents like the mirror over the sink.

Black-and-White Details

Make a black-and-white palette look intentional and nuanced by paying attention to the smallest of details. Brexton Cole Interiors placed a bar of black-and-white hand soap on the vintage-style sink that reinforces the theme.

Silver Accents

Although the main theme of this luxurious bathroom from Shed Brand Studios is black and white, there's a fair amount of silver, which brings out the veining in the marble and the silver feet on the freestanding tub.

Illustrated Wallpaper

This graphic bathroom from Grant K. Gibson Interior Design has white subway tile walls that are enhanced by an open black vanity and an illustrated fossil wallpaper, perfect for science-minded kids. A double vanity with gooseneck faucets ensures that everyone can wash their hands and brush their teeth without fighting over the sink. 

Black-and-White Tiling

Use color-blocking to add flair to a black-and-white bathroom. This space from A Beautiful Mess has a split herringbone tile pattern that is half black, and half white for a bold, graphic look.

Black Tile Wainscoting

Create a wainscoting effect using black tile on the lower half of the wall, and white tile on the wall above, like this bathroom from McIntyre Bills.

Toothed Wall Tile Border

Making subway tile walls more interesting with a toothed wall edge, like this space from Hunted Interior.

Black Hex Floor Tile

This eclectic bathroom from Jenny Wolf Interiors features a large black hex tile floor and luminous white walls. The black window frame continues the theme, while the tub and mirror add a gold accent that's a popular choice for black-and-white spaces.

Patterned Wallpaper

Hang bold black-and-white wallpaper on your bathroom walls that will make a statement while retaining a neutral feel. Brexton Cole Interiors chose a wavy pattern with a midcentury modern feel that complements the sink vanity.

Black-and-White Patterns

Add personality to a black-and-white bathroom with a mix of patterns. K Shan Design paired bold striped black and white subway tile walls with a black-and-white floral patterned shower curtain to create an original look.

Black Wood-Paneled Walls

Modernize a rustic bathroom with black wood paneling on the walls and add contrast with white marble flooring and countertops and shiny brass fixtures, like this mountain home bathroom renovation from Emily Henderson Design.

Black Bathroom Rug

Make a bold statement in a smaller bathroom using abstract shapes on the walls and flooring. Interior designer Alvin Wayne complemented the black-and-white wallpaper in this NYC bathroom with a black sheepskin rug on the white floor for a cohesive look.

Black Gallery Wall

Add interest to a black-and-white bathroom by juxtaposing a white tiled shower with a bold black gallery wall displaying art and photos, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors.

Patterned Floor Tile

Tile the floor in a bold geometric pattern to add personality and modernity to a black-and-white bathroom. Erin Williamson Design complemented patterned tile flooring with white subway tile walls, black plumbing fixtures, and a warm wood vanity for contrast.

Shades of White Bathroom

Mix a black-and-white patterned floor with off-white walls to add variation to a two-toned bathroom. This little powder room from Desiree Burns Interiors includes antique gold accents to add additional warmth.

Black Towel Ladder

Pair white subway tile with black grout for an industrial modern feel and finish with black accents like the leaning metal towel ladder in this compact modern bathroom from K Shan Design.

Natural Woven Accents

Soften a black-and-white bathroom with natural accents such as wood or woven accessories, like these closed storage baskets on top of the toilet in a space from Emily Henderson Design.

White Tile and Black Grout

Use black to add a graphic feel to a simple white bathroom. Michelle Berwick Design lined the backsplash wall and floor in the same small white hexagonal tiles and used black grout to create a modern look.

Herringbone Tile Floor

Small black herringbone patterned tile floors with white grout add interest to a black-and-white bathroom like this space from Brophy Interiors.

Floating Shower Shelves

Black plumbing fixtures and open shelving will add a sharp modern edge to a black-and-white bathroom. This space from Louis Duncan-He Designs features black floating shelves in the spacious glass-walled shower that provide storage while coordinating with the plumbing fixtures and door handles.

Cream and Black Wallpaper

Vary shades of white add dimension to a black-and-white bathroom. Traditional wallpaper with a warm creamy background and an illustrated black pattern add warmth to this black-and-white space from Brexton Cole Interiors.

Patterned Shower Curtain

Change up the look of a black-and-white bathroom by swapping out shower curtains and towels. K Shan Design mixed a white shower curtain with an abstract pattern with white towels with black patterned edging to complement the bold color block striped wall tile.

Tiled Black Floor

Black tile flooring will add a grounding element in a mostly white bathroom. Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design chose large format black tile with white grout in this spacious bathroom, adding choice black accents throughout to tie it all together.

Black-and-White Wallpaper

Add whimsy to a black-and-white powder room with illustrated wallpaper. Michelle Berwick Design chose a duck pattern for a lighthearted feel.

Black Bathroom Ceiling

Add drama to a black-and-white bathroom by painting the ceiling black. Erin Williamson Design used silver-toned hardware to give this space a cool-toned feel.

Black Walls and Ceiling

Give your powder room an enveloping feel by painting the walls and ceiling black. Mary Patton Design chose a saturated matte shade that is deep and moody, pairing it with white marble and towels that pop against the dark background.

Black Accents

Give an all-white bathroom a quick makeover by painting the sink vanity and overhead mirror black, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design. Finish it off with black plumbing fixtures, a bathroom set, and industrial sconce lighting.

Gray Tile Flooring

Pair a black-and-white bathroom with shades of gray for a slight contrast that won't obliterate the two-tone feel. This elegant bathroom from Mary Patton Design has a balanced mix of black and white elements for a balanced feel, while a gray tile floor ties the room together.

Black Tile Accent Wall

A black herringbone pattern tile accent wall and backsplash will add depth to a white-walled bathroom. Pair the black and white finishes with natural wood for a warm feel, like this bathroom from Michelle Berwick Design.

Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom

Mix black, white, and wood tones for an industrial farmhouse feel. Chango & Co. mixed white subway tile with black grout and a dark stained wood on the vanity and ceiling beams in this spacious bathroom.

Mixed Solids and Patterns

Mix solid and patterned tile for a dynamic look. Erin Williamson Design combined large-scale white subway tiles, graphic black-and-white tiles, and a black slab bench in this modern shower.

Black-and-White Towels

Unite solid black and white finishes in a small bathroom with black-and-white towels, like this smart space from Emily Henderson Design.

En Suite Bathroom

Create a cohesive feel in a primary en suite by using a black-and-white palette in both the bedroom and the bathroom, like this modern space from Michelle Berwick Design.

Brass Accents

Brass accents will complement a black-and-white bathroom of any style. In this traditional space from Malcolm Simmons for Emily Henderson Design, shiny gold-toned accents add warmth and shine.

Black Tile Walk-In Shower

Create a minimalist feel with a black tile floor that runs all the way through the walk-in shower, like this space from The Home Consultant. Elongated hex tiles on the shower walls blend in with white walls and black plumbing fixtures throughout unite the streamlined space.

Black-and-White Bathtub

A black-and-white bathtub will set the tone in a modern or traditional bathroom. Leclair Decor chose a bateau-style tub, soft gold-toned hardware, and a neutral painting to decorate the bathtub corner of this contemporary space.

Black Terrazzo Tile

Use black as a secondary color in a light and bright bathroom. Michelle Boudreau Design balanced white walls with a black terrazzo tile floor in this renovated midcentury modern space. A black-and-white upholstered armchair ties it all together.

Black Towels

Complement a black-and-white bathroom with black accessories like towels and a bathtub tray or bathroom set.

Gray Space Interiors did just that in this modern space that balances black and white for a tranquil feel.

Black-and-White Wallpaper

Black-and-white wallpaper in a fun pattern will energize your bathroom without overwhelming. Kate Marker Interiors paired the wallpaper with black accents and a shiplap backsplash.

Black Marble Walls

Bring drama to a primary bathroom with black slab marble or quartz walls, black tile floors, and white accents, like this space from Brophy Interiors.

Black Herringbone Floors

Create a luxury minimalist feel in a primary bathroom with white walls and black herringbone patterned floors, like this spacious bathroom from Michelle Berwick Design.

More Black Than White

For a moodier look, pair black walls and cabinetry with a few hits of white, like this dramatic space from Mary Patton Design. The white sink, milk glass globe sconces, and black-and-white patterned window shade add a bit of contrast and relief.

More White Than Black

Soften a black-and-white bathroom with a patterned tile floor. Michelle Berwick Design used more white than black in this two-tone bathroom, with an airy floor tile pattern that adds some flourish to the minimalist space.