White and Black Retreat This modestly sized 9-foot-by-10-foot master bath was totally reinvented as a cool, calm and classic escape. Focused on making decisions with higher ROI (return on investment) while also avoiding design or color trends, the design features all white and black design components such as: white subway wall tile with black grout, chalky black porcelain floor tile with white grout, glistening trim and ceiling paint, and an ebony-stained console table which was repurposed as a dual-sink vanity.
Brand-New Black Flooring Since shiny black floor surfaces have a tendency to draw attention to imperfections, large-scale, rectangular porcelain tiles featuring a dulled, chalky finish have been utilized. To be able to add graphic impact to the ground and emphasize the lines of this tile, the builder employed white grout.
Shiny Black Ceiling To help ground the eleven-foot-tall ceiling of the master bath and add a sense of coziness, both the ceiling and its surrounding trim were upgraded with 2 layers of black semigloss latex paint.
Entry Console Turned Double Vanity Chosen for the antiqued black finish, this entry door has been retrofitted as a custom vanity, which contrasts sharply against the white, subway tile-covered walls. To blend different finishes against the all-black-and-white palette, classic brass knobs were installed along the vanity's door and drawers fronts; glistening chrome farmhouse faucets were used to accompany the white ceramic vessel sinks; and zinc-framed mirrors were set up on the wall to help pull together the silver and brown tones of their brass and chrome.
Modern Vessel Sinks Vessel sinks are generally available in white, black, beige and black finishes. Even though the black is tasteful, glamorous and striking, it is difficult to keep clean and wears much more rapidly than white. When picking vessel sinks for retrofitted consoles, chests or dressers, remember you will need approximately four inches of additional space across the front and the back (eight inches total) into account for proper functionality.
Crisp Subway Tiles A superb way to add architectural interest to your toilet is to cover its walls in classic black or white subway tile. To boost the lines of the tile and generate a high-contrast appearance, charcoal grout has been used. Remember when sourcing grout that it's not available in a true black. Although it might appear black in the bundle, once dry, it requires on medium-to-dark charcoal bleach which becomes evident when used between black tiles, leading to a mismatched appearance.
Glass Wall Sconces Lighting is a vital design element in baths, particularly those packed with black surfaces which absorb light. For effective, flattering light, think about having diffused-glass sconces set up, centered on all sides of the dressing table mirror. When lit, the filtered white light evenly illuminates the face without any harsh shadows. What's more, by adding dimmers into the sconces, the entire bathroom can take within an ambient, spa-like atmosphere at night.
European-Style Chandelier To add an Old World European signature for this all-black-and-white toilet, an obsolete iron chandelier using rope-clad sticks was chosen. In addition to its classic lines, the neutral tones and textures of the chandelier's combined materials help throw the overall look off marginally.
Globe Light Bulbs To put a modern spin on the traditional chandelier and put in contrast against the black-painted ceiling, standard flame-style chandelier bulbs were replaced with glowing white globes. The clean round lines of this fixture's 12 bulbs are an excellent juxtaposition to its 12 elaborate arms.
Upgraded Shower Stall Since altering the footprint of a bathroom will cause hefty plumbing and electrical costs, the shower and the tub tub were left in their present spots. To capitalize on the abundant natural light streaming in through the bathroom window, the shower has been updated using a seamless tempered-glass enclosure secured to the walls with polished chrome components.
Polished Chrome Fixtures Polished chrome fixtures were used throughout the room to maintain the overall aesthetic clean and classic. When putting together a white and black color scheme for any room, keep in mind that black, white and silver is a gender-neutral mix which works well with any style or genre of interiors.
Slate Shelving A popular way to incorporate storage into a shower would be with a wall marketnevertheless, since wall niches involve reframing shingles before covering the inside and sides of the recessed niche with backer board, grout and tile, these attributes can include additional expense. An superb cost-saving alternate is to use a mitered article of tile installed to the corner because a floating shelf. The only additional labor this involves is that the cutting edge of the shelf tile as well as any wall tile to which it will be attached.
Easy Door Update Contractor-grade homes frequently feature hollow-core interior doors which seem flimsy or cheap. To provide the present doorways a designer upgrade with very little expense, their surrounding case molding has been replaced using one-inch-by-four inch MDF (medium density fiberboard), then the doors along with the molding were both painted with high-gloss black latex paint.
Pretty Tub Surround Fiberglass soaking tubs, while functional, can appear as eyesores. Considering that the soaking tub is properly scaled for the space and in nice working condition, it was left in place, then updated with subway tile as the walls. To be able to make a smooth appearance, the front part of the bathtub was framed out with two-by-four timber, then coated with backer board prior to being tiled and grouted.
Touches of Menswear When conceptualizing the look and feel of this white and black master bathroom, components of menswear have been a significant request. To bring a tailored, clean and classic look associated with men's fashion, a custom Roman shade was created from white and black linen featuring a houndstooth design.
Playful Accents Many designers think that every luxury space ought to have a few playful elements to incorporate personality and whimsy. To play up the weathered textures of the headboard, zinc vanity mirrors and vanity hardware, a set of iron robe hooks containing male and female bunny heads were installed over the soaking tub.
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