Black and white bathroom: design options

Creating a black and white bathroom has both positive and negative sides. Such a design solution immediately attracts attention and stands out for its uniqueness. This unusualness is not even affected by the fact that many experienced and novice designers choose this path. There is a minimalistic effect that does not interfere with the pursuit of luxury. Design in black and white gives you a feel that no other design can.

In the case of bathroom decoration in such colors, an unusually powerful play of contrasts is realized. Cleaning black and white surfaces is easy. The practicality of this design lies in the fact that you can practice any ratio of black and white fragments. The powerful contrast does not interfere with the neutrality of the interior as a whole. There is an opportunity to show imagination and guarantee maximum comfort by combining different shades.

At the same time, an original "spatial game" is going on, and due to it, the appearance of the room turns out to be unique, even if very popular moves are used.

But the unusual appearance is not all. In a black and white bathroom, people calm down and relax no worse than in a pure white one. Refusal from bright and saturated colors allows you to fully relax. At the same time, the space seems to expand, which is very important in an ordinary city apartment. Minus, and then conditional, in this case only one: the very exclusion of bright colors, but nevertheless compensated by other aesthetic merits.

Traditionally, when decorating bathrooms, they use ceramic tiles. Despite all the criticism from experienced designers, this solution has extremely attractive qualities. Even in such harsh conditions as in the bathroom, the tile protects it very stably. Caring for her is very simple. However, it must be borne in mind that the laying of ceramic tiles can only be performed by professionals. The material itself is not cheap, and the involvement of installers only increases the cost of such a finish.

The paint will help create an original look and make authentic artwork. To simplify the work, stencils are often used. The best choice for a bathroom is latex paint. But no matter what dye the owners choose, you will first have to carefully align the wall.

You can also use:

• PVC plastic panels;
• decorative plaster;
• moisture resistant wallpaper;
• self-adhesive films;
• natural or synthetic stone.

If in the first place with the consumer - simplicity and ease of installation, it is required to use putty or painting. However, the cheapness of such a solution is justified only when the walls are completely even. If they have to be further leveled, too much effort will have to be expended. Painted ceilings do not shine with originality, but 2 or 3 different shades can be used. It may also be a problem that it is impossible to integrate lighting fixtures into the painted ceiling.

In terms of strength and resistance to moisture, they stand out favorably plastic panels. However, the joints that appear at the edges of the panels absorb any dirt and dust very intensively. The metal frame can rust over time. Sometimes this danger is not even reduced by the use of galvanized materials. But care is greatly simplified, it becomes possible to use built-in lamps.

An attractive solution in many cases is rack ceiling. Thanks to the flexibility of the laths, you can abandon the usual straight lines and create a curved surface. Even inexperienced builders will be able to mount the rack structure. We must remember two weaknesses: the gaps between the planks will have to be systematically cleaned, and such a solution will not fit into all styles.

As a floor covering in a black and white bathroom, it is also traditionally used ceramic tile... Its floor version is valuable for its absolute resistance to moisture and high mechanical strength. But you should choose a material with minimal slip.

Can be used in the bathroom with sufficient funds natural stone floor. This step will allow you to achieve a sense of luxury and pomp. Unpolished marble is predominantly used. The stone covering is strong and durable. In addition to the high price, the difficulty is that it is impossible to make the right choice of stone without special knowledge.

First you need to deal with the furniture. It shouldn't be too dark. The best option is when black and white blotches are combined with each other. Sometimes completely black furniture or plumbing is also used. However, in this case, other parts of the room should be very bright, this is the only way to compensate for the negative emotional effect.

White plumbing fixtures are the most common and the most versatile option.But it is important to understand that white is not just one color, but many shades. They also need to be carefully selected, focusing primarily on how pleasant this or that solution looks. Black, like other dark colors, will not work for a small bathroom.

Best of all, a black and white bathroom looks best if it is decorated in the style:

• Techno

• Minimalism

• Hi-tech (high-tech design)

Techno style will delight those who do not value aesthetics and comfort too much. A moment like this is bewildering when it comes to the bathroom. The characteristic features of the design will be the severity of the contours and a slight shade of visual coarseness. But black and white can also be used in ethnic designs. "African" style can be expressed in the use of clear stripes.

Minimalistic bathroom it will be possible to create a room even on the most limited area (3-4 sq. m). Mandatory features of minimalism are:

• external simplicity;
• laconic geometric shapes;
• almost complete rejection of decorative solutions;
• abundance of light;
• the severity and clarity of the arrangement of objects.

From finishing materials used:

• plastic panels;
• metal elements;
• ceramics.

The black and white bathroom deserves a separate discussion. in the spirit of neoclassicism. This approach creates a solemn and welcoming mood, but at the same time it is not too intrusive and tiring. Such solutions are chosen by those wishing to correspond to modern design trends, without simultaneously breaking away from the principles of classical design. The atmosphere harmoniously intertwines modernist and classical notes; but their contradiction is categorically unacceptable.

In a neoclassical bathroom, the best option would be to use antique motifs. Only wealthy people can fully realize the idea of ​​this style. You will have to use granite or marble furniture. Furniture should not have strict geometric contours, they destroy the very idea of ​​neoclassicism. But it is imperative to maintain symmetry.

It is also worth considering the following points:

• a good neoclassical bathroom is open plan and usually connected to other rooms;
• the use of bay windows is recommended;
• if possible, the ceiling should be made higher.

The more intense the lighting, the better the bathroom interior will look. Spotlights are usually placed above the bathroom, and the washbasin is illuminated with a sconce. To use less lighting, you can use mirrors - they add light. If you have any difficulties, it is better not to take risks and consult with experienced designers.

Decorating a bathroom in a modern cottage is not too difficult. But even a small room in the "Khrushchev" can be decorated very well. For single use, you can do it extremely simply, just by making a combined bathroom. Yes, this will also require coordination, but there will be a large enough space for experiments. If there are 2 or more tenants in the house, you can arrange a lightweight partition instead of a full-fledged wall.

Mirrors will visually expand the space. It will be possible to emphasize the modern spirit of the interior with the help of the latest generation of sanitary ware, or at least decorated in the appropriate way. Consider using a shower instead of a bathtub to save space.... The same goal is pursued by the use of hanging furniture.

This photo shows how enjoyable a large black and white bathroom can be. The usual tiles were used to create the required color combination. The use of mirrors and local lighting immediately made the interior more interesting.It is immediately evident that the room is decorated in a modern spirit.

But you can use another solution - based on the mosaic. In such an interior, even if there is very little black, there will still be enough of it to visually fill the space.

An alternative solution is to distribute colors at different heights. The result is an equally imposing room. Decorative patterns only increase its appeal.

For information on how to decorate a bathroom with "Cayman" tiles, see the video below.