Monday, June 3, 2013

Black & White Ideas For Small Bathrooms

A small bathroom looks clean and crisp when decorated in black and white.


A black and white bathroom color palette is a traditional approach for bathrooms of all sizes. When applied to a small bathroom space the look is clean, bold and modern. Design the bathroom with a specific black and white theme in mind to make the space look more personalized and original. Whether you use creative wallpaper applications or make accessories and art your focus, black and white bathroom décor can be updated with a pop of color quickly and easily.


Reading Room








Create a studious look in a small bath by using black and white newspaper sections to wallpaper one wall in the room. When the other walls in the room are painted white, a dramatic newspaper-page wall behind the mirror, over the vanity or on a wall with a window makes the need for other artwork in the room negligible. Stencil large, relevant words at angles and sporadically across some of the white walls to tie in the "wordy" theme. Accessorize with black containers and textiles to tie the room together.


Birch Bark


A small bathroom with limited natural light will look brighter and more inviting when you incorporate the delicate beauty of birch bark. Hang birch bark-styled wallpaper on a wall behind a vanity and mirror where bathroom lighting is the greatest. Wood cabinets painted white and a white shower curtain and window sheers further brighten the space and make the birch wallpaper the focal point in the room. Charcoal gray towels and rugs complete the clean and refreshing space.


Graphic Contrast


Dark wall paint is not always a no-no for a small space. For a small bathroom with a large window for natural lighting, deep charcoal gray wall paint in an eggshell finish looks sophisticated and modern when paired up with white fixtures and accessories. Black wood trim and cabinetry make the white fixtures stand out even more. Complete the dramatic look by hanging an artistic black and white photograph in the room. The image you choose will create the emotional response from the viewer, so some consideration is necessary. A black and white rainy scene will make the room feel depressing for some, while a large black and white floral image will make the space feel more open and inviting.


Art Focus


A small, white bathroom will feel like a large, dramatic space when you add a large predominantly black art print in the room. The abstract art genre offers many choices for graphic black and white images. When hung on a blank white wall space the small room will look fresh and modern. White fixtures and textiles further direct the attention to the artwork and add to a clean, open look.


Tuxedo


A small bathroom will be fun and flirty when outfitted with tuxedo-style décor. Although white walls are defined by a black mirror frame, cabinetry and accessories, the real focus in the room is a giant bow tie hand-painted on a large wall over a towel rack. A black fabric shower curtain with added silk accents mimics tuxedo trim and a collection of vintage bow ties along the top of a mirror completes the custom look.

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