Black-and-white bathroom interior ideas that look classy

1. Matte Black

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Sometimes, all you need is one focal design statement – this matte black shower mixer contrasts boldly against its plain white backdrop, turning the bathroom into a chic, urban space.

2. Keep It Clean

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Keep a monochromatic bathroom sharp and chic with clean lines and reflective surfaces.

3. Feeling Dotty

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Play with simple monochromatic tile patterns to give your bathroom a talking point!

4. Exposed Pipes

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Don’t be afraid to accentuate functional items such as exposed pipes if you really can’t hide them.

(Read also "Interior And Decor Tips To Transform Your Home Into A Multi-Functional Space")

5. Luxe Mode

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Add a touch of luxury with materials such as marble in monochromatic tones.

6. Wash Away Your Worries

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Designer Tommy used pure white tiles to create a hyper sterile aesthetic that contrasts with the darker living spaces. The experience that he was going for was one of “stepping into a sterile box at the end of a work day to wash away your tiredness and worries”.

7. Vintage Feels

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The legs of a Singer sewing machine support the vanity and sink in this black-and-white bathroom.

8. Glass Panels

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This all-white master bathroom with a see-through concept is “outlined” by the use of black framed glass panels, for an interesting visual effect.

9. Dark Details

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This mostly-white bathroom is dressed in grey floor tiles and white subway tiles on the walls. Black bathroom accessories such as the faucet, showerhead, rain shower, bidet and even the toilet roll holder add accents to the space and complete the stylish, well-curated look.

10. Inject A Little Fun

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Can’t get enough of the subway tiles trend? Try something slightly different by laying them vertically. The linear patterns created by the black grouting also inject a bit of fun into the white walls.

11. Industrial Pipings

Credit: Design: Desmond Ong

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This bathroom kept in line with the home’s Japanese-inspired minimalist style by sticking to the bare minimum. Adding exposed piping and an industrial tap also helps this utilitarian space to have an edgier slant.

12. Add A Little Greenery

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Plants – even if it’s just a single stalk of flower – can do wonders to enliven a space. So if you’re worried that an all-white bathroom might appear too clinical, incorporate living green elements into it.

13. Subway Tiles

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Classic subway tiles can turn a small shower space into a charming corner with a vintage feel.

14. Marble Textures

Credit: Design: Collective Designs

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Bring about a sense of sophistication by cladding your bathroom’s floors and walls with white marble that has grey veins.

15. Get Quirky

Credit: Design: JQ Ong/The Association

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Decorate your bathroom like you would in the living room with paintings and quirky décor accessories, and you’d be surprised at how easily it is to turn a small vanity area into a pretty corner!

16. Exposed Bricks

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Let distinctive materials, such as these raw exposed bricks, speak for themselves by keeping the rest of the space free of decorative features.

17. Mixed Tiles

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A marble-look tile adds a touch of sophistication to the otherwise casual home.

This article was first published in Women's Weekly.