50+ Black Bathroom Ideas That Are Striking and Moody

Check out these striking black bathrooms that will serve as your next home project's inspiration.

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Black Bathrooms We Love (and How to Design Your Own)

When considering which color to use in your bathroom, black might not be the first one on your list. However, there's a strong case for why it should be. The color black is striking, dramatic, and moody, and it acts as a neutral for many design styles, whether it's eclectic bohemian, sleek contemporary, or Scandinavian-inspired.

A bathroom design needs ample light for tasks like getting ready. But bathrooms also have to simultaneously help you feel invigorated in the morning and wind down at nighttime. Luckily, with the color black, you can achieve all of those desires and moods. Black is a staple in people's wardrobes for a reason: It's a sophisticated instant classic, and bringing that aesthetic into our homes is a good idea. If you're interested in creating your own black bathroom, these homes are the go-to for black bathroom ideas.

Tips for Decorating a Black Bathroom

  • Just because a bathroom is black doesn't mean it has to be dark. Add white elements (like marble countertops or tiles) to brighten the room, or metallic details like gold hardware.
  • Flat black walls might make a space feel dark or cramped — try adding in some texture like black faux alligator-skin-looking granite or painting wainscotting black.
  • If you're not ready to go all black, use wallpaper with pops of color and a black background. You'll still get the dark effect while incorporating some eye-catching details.
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This tiny New York City rental apartment's bathroom feels so moody and dramatic because of the black tiles that line all the walls and floors. The dark color is the perfect way to offset the lush greenery.
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What makes this black-colored bathroom so incredible is all of the different textures: There's black faux crocodile-pattern granite, black wallpaper, sleek black cabinetry, and moody black tiles. This maximalist room is made brighter with pops of gold throughout (like the crocodile handles).
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Several elements in this designer's St. Louis bathroom add drama to the space. The walls, tiling, and artwork are so striking, while refreshing white tiles and countertops don't compete with the depth of the black color.
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It took the homeowners a minute to convince their contractors that they actually wanted black cabinets and finishes in their primary bathroom. However, (unsurprisingly) everyone was obsessed with the end result.
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Different shades and types of black tiles are so striking in this home's modern bathroom. The sinks and wood counters don't have to try too hard because the black tiles let them shine.
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Black details are just as striking as painting the entire room. Just look at this bathroom with black patterned Otto Studio wallpaper and striking window frames.