It might not seem like an attractive color to use in a bathroom, but you should think about taking black seriously. It’s an elegant color and can add style to any room. In a bathroom, though, it can be tricky to use. Black can easily absorb all the light in a room. But I’ve observed at Sotheby’s Phoenix that black can also be beautifully used in any room, including the bathroom.
Keep it light
I’ve noticed at Sotheby’s Phoenix that one way to use black in a small space, such as a bathroom, is to use it as a contrast, not as a main color. If white is your main color, try to balance the two colors. If used in smaller touches, black can maintain its elegant look.
Add interesting details
Sometimes the trick to using black is to add unusual and colorful details. That’ll help avoid gloominess. One way of doing this is by making black more part of an ethnic design. By keeping things open, you can keep the black from coming across more claustrophobic.
Keep it Elegant
Since black is the color of elegance, accessorize it like you would a black dress. Like a lot of decorating advice I give at Sotheby’s Phoenix, less is often better and that definitely goes for black in a bathroom. A few areas with white to contrast with black will transform something potentially boring into a classy, elegant space.
Enhance the lighting
By playing around with the lighting in a bathroom, black can almost develop a lighter look. At Sotheby’s Phoenix, the trick in lighting is in the contrasting white ceiling and the open area under the sink instead of a vanity. Add pictures or accessories in golden and red tones and you’ll have a beautiful looking bathroom.
Just commit to black
Instead of using as an accent, just commit to black throughout the bathroom. You might be surprised at how well it looks by itself at Sotheby’s Phoenix.