Black and White Bathrooms

1-30-09 b&w bath 1.jpg The pairing of black and white is so crisp and clean, it's no wonder it works well in the bathroom. After all, where else is that clean feeling more essential? See some of our favorites after the jump...

1-30-09 b&w bath 2.jpg It was this renovation by Anna at Door Sixteen that originally put the idea into our heads, then it seemed like we were seeing black and white bathrooms everywhere, and in all sorts of styles. The pairing really is so classic and versatile, that it works with all sorts of decorating schemes.

1-30-09 b&w bath 3.jpg We like the use of natural elements (the jute basket and plant) and a neutral paint color to keep the room from feeling too stark with all the graphic black and white elements.

1-30-09 b&w bath 4.jpg Woah, we'd love to get a house tour from whatever fat cat bathes here. Is that a candelabra? A giant plasma? We like to think this is the tiny studio apartment of someone who just really likes to bathe.

Images from top: 25 Beautiful Homes, Door Sixteen, Domino, 25 Beautiful Homes

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Look! Paul's Black and White Bathroom

Comments (18)

I love black and white bathrooms. Always looks clean and stylish.

Anna's (from Door Sixteen) is a particular favorite of mine.

posted by littleinkpot on January 30th 2009 at 9:20pm
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This bathroom is insanely great.

posted by hyblue on January 30th 2009 at 11:54pm
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Referring to the first one! (Though I like them all.)

posted by hyblue on January 30th 2009 at 11:55pm
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Classic. Always great. And versatile. Colored linens, curtains, shower curtains and other accessories can completely change the look at a whim (without the commitment factor).

posted by Lizzy C on January 31st 2009 at 12:32am
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I think this is the direction I'll go in for husband's bathroom. Clean and simple but not feeling like it's been neglected.

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posted by EmmieB on January 31st 2009 at 12:55am
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This is a stupid question, but Is it safe to put a chandelier above a tub? It must be I've seen it a lot, but I wonder what precautions to take?

posted by atomicranch79 on January 31st 2009 at 1:25am
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that bathroom in first pic is sexy. i want to lay in the tub and drink red wine.

posted by red.door.read. on January 31st 2009 at 5:13am
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I always love black and white... it just gives a classic look to just about anything.

posted by wampler on January 31st 2009 at 10:06am
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The bathroom in the second photo is one of my all time favorites.

posted by Seaside on January 31st 2009 at 11:13am
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I think your first precaution would be to duck. Secondly, turn it off before having a water fight.

Honestly, the only real consideration would be height. Bathroom electrical should be on a gfi circuit with a chandelier no exception. Which means that even if you stuck your wet finger into an empty light bulb socket you would have to go flip a breaker but you'd be perfectly safe.

posted by HeritageWoodworks on January 31st 2009 at 11:53am
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I love a claw foot tub out of context. I've always wanted a tub at the foot of the bed with a couple of big soft towels thrown over the foot board. So romantic.

posted by HeritageWoodworks on January 31st 2009 at 11:56am
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Would other colours with white work as well to create this crisp look? Would navy, brown or grey and white have similar effect? Black and white seems to trump them all. But why? Just asking, because I am painting my bathroom soon. While black and white appeals most, I'm hesitating.

posted by avianmission on January 31st 2009 at 1:15pm
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Love love the second one, just perfect.

posted by LoriSF on January 31st 2009 at 1:17pm
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The first bathroom is my dream bathroom. I'm soooo jealous!

posted by DRCny on January 31st 2009 at 2:14pm
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I have a black and white bathroom for the first time. I have always wanted one but never had the guts to actually do it. I totally love it!

posted by royaltygirl on January 31st 2009 at 2:45pm
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I am a huge fan of black and white in any and every room. So simple but elegant, and easily changed. I particularly love it in bathrooms. Love the first picture!

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posted by jessimarie33 on February 2nd 2009 at 11:05am
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i love black & white bathrooms... my absolute favorite color scheme. so classic!

posted by formosagirl on February 2nd 2009 at 4:23pm
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Hi where can you find / purchase the bathtub wooden tray from? In the second pic. thanks

posted by aminonyc on February 8th 2009 at 2:09am
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