Are black and white tiles in style?

This classic pairing is always in style, but now it’s true more than ever. Interior design goes in and out of trends, and right now detailed black and white tiles are extremely popular. Whether you have a retro penny tile arrangement in mind, or you are considering white tile painted with black scrolls, it’s easy to find a perfect black and white tile floor for your bathroom.

What goes with black and white tiles?

Black and white are great paired with just about any other color. Contemporary interior design color pairings with black and white tile include sky blue, sunflower yellow, sage green, and various shades of grey.

14 Stylish Black and White Bathroom Design Ideas

“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” -Leonardo da Vinci

Black and white is a classic color scheme that will never grow old, especially in the bathroom. Its simplicity and sophistication cannot be matched by any other bathroom design ideas.

The surge in simple farmhouse decor and minimalist concepts have fueled a new interest in black and white bathroom ideas. Scroll through our collection of the best black and white bathroom ideas for inspiration on creating your own unique bathroom design.

1. Explore Matte Black and White Accents

While black bathroom fittings used to be hard to find, the popularity of industrial and farmhouse home decor has made matte black fittings readily available. Use them to further accentuate the black details in a mostly white bathroom. Black faucets, towel bars, and cabinet handles look amazing in a white bathroom, especially when paired with a black tile floor and black trim paint on the windows and doors.

Black and white bathroom featuring a sleek freestanding tub, patterned floor, "Wash your worries away" wall quote, and black glass shower door — Source: @blissfuldecorbydana via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a black oval bathtub, white marble accent wall, and hexagonal floor tiles — Source: @diannkartchdesign via Instagram

Modern bathroom with dual sinks, black and white cabinets, gold accents, mirrors above, and a plant in a vase on the counter — Source: @revisionremodel via Instagram

Elegant bathroom with a black and white clawfoot tub, large round mirror, marble floor, and golden fixtures under soft lighting

Of course, any type of metal fittings will look amazing beside black or white wall tile. Polished nickel, brass, and copper fixtures all have a home in the black-white bathroom. Don’t be afraid to mix the metals in your bathroom decor, especially if you love casual or bohemian design ideas.

2. Discover Contemporary Black and White Designs

Contemporary style embraces the clean contrast of white and black. Add impact by painting your cabinet wood black and hanging a black framed round mirror over the vanity. An accent wall covered in a unique black and white print adds whimsy and texture that can be as bold or as subtle as you wish.

Bathroom with a white countertop, dark cabinets, and patterned floor tiles leading to a bedroom with a bed — Source: @kamidyerdesign via Instagram

Elegant bathroom with white double sinks, dark cabinets, and a black-and-white patterned floor; twin mirrors and wall sconces adorn the wall — Source: @michelegratchinteriors via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a large black-framed mirror above a sleek black vanity, white marble countertop, and light gray marble tiles — Source: @roohts_ via Instagram

Minimalist bathroom with a white marble shower, geometric black floor tiles, rectangular sink, and modern lighting fixtures

Modern bathroom with marble walls and floor featuring a glass shower, black vanity with sink, mirror, and pendant lights

Modern bathroom with white walls, black and white tiled floor, a corner bathtub, toilet, bidet, and sleek glass shower enclosure

Pairing with lighter shades of grey in various textures helps soften the sharp divergence of a black and white background. Lie a fluffy white sheepskin rug in front of the shower or bathtub to add soft, romantic dimension to a contemporary black and white bathroom.

3. Embrace Bold All-Black Styles

People everywhere are warming up to using black and other dark colors inside the home. Although it goes against common logic—and traditional interior design advice—an all-black bathroom can feel quite spacious.

Chic bathroom featuring black and white floral wallpaper, sleek black stalls, a crisp white sink, and a mosaic tile floor with geometric flair — Source: @emilydavisinteriors via Instagram

Black hexagonal tiled wall and black faucet contrast elegantly with the white sink in this minimalist, modern bathroom design — Source: @rebeca_rego_ via Instagram

Stylish bathroom with a black and white scheme, featuring a corner bathtub, white vanity, large mirror, and sleek fixtures

Modern bathroom with a corner bathtub, wall-mounted sink on a wooden counter, featuring white tiles and striking black accents

Go full dark when doing a dramatic black bathroom remodel, replacing old fixtures with a black shower, bathtub, and vanity. Use black wall tile, black floor tile, and even black grout. Accessorize with gold or bronze fixtures, drawer pulls, and mirror frames for an elegant contrast.

Lighting is important when your bathroom design relies so heavily on black. While you may prefer the subtle light of wall sconces, include brighter overhead lights that you can turn on when it’s time to clean.

4. Play with Black and White Decor Elements

Your decor decisions are what will turn a potentially cold, impersonal black and white bathroom into one that’s warm and welcoming. Black and white wall stripes or polka dots add whimsy to a basic bath idea. However, your decor color choices aren’t limited to black and white bathroom ideas.

Modern bathroom with black and white dual round mirrors, vessel sinks on a wooden counter, geometric tiles, and decorative candles and plants — Source: @home_family_deco via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a freestanding tub, glass shower, and dark gray tile flooring, illuminated by a black and white geometric pendant light — Source: @randeleamaninteriors via Instagram

Modern bathroom with black and white accents, two ornate mirrors, vessel sinks on a dark countertop, and a large window showing pink blossoms outside

Include green plants or a flower arrangement, jute baskets, and rugs with splashes of color. Hang a shower curtain that includes a touch of color in a mostly black and white print. Or use a patterned tile that has subtle touches of neutral or pastel color.

Natural wood finishes are also great additions to your black and white bathroom ideas. Ask a carpenter to make a floating vanity out of a thick wood slab, or choose stained wood frames for your vanity mirrors.

See more inspirational DIY bathroom decor ideas here.

5. Incorporate Industrial Touches

A predominantly white bathroom may feel out of place with industrial decor, but it’s a great neutral background to start with. The more rustic black touches you include in your industrial white bathroom ideas, the better.

A chic bathroom in black and white features a round mirror, geometric floor tiles, a modern sink, and a glass shower enclosure — Source: @loft_eleven via Instagram

Modern bathroom featuring a black and white palette, geometric tile floor, sleek sink, mirror, and zigzag towel rack — Source: @the_lasthouse via Instagram

Minimalist bathroom with white tile walls, a black-framed glass partition, a round mirror, and black-and-white hexagonal floor tiles

Modern bathroom with sleek black-and-white decor, a checkered floor, round mirror, lush plants, and minimalistic shelving

Paint an existing vanity cabinet black and replace shiny faucets with matte black fixtures. Heavy iron sconces are great additions over an industrial vanity top. Replace gold or silver glass shower doors with doors that have black metal frames.

6. Indulge in Luxury Black and White

Some of the most luxurious master bathroom plans in the world have a black and white foundation. These basic grounding colors allow more luxurious accents to shine, such as an oversized crystal chandelier hung over a freestanding bathtub.

Modern bathroom with a freestanding black bathtub, large window, brick wall, and sleek black sink and white wall with a mirror and lights — Source: @harperdesignbuild via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a black and white freestanding tub, scattered rose petals, dark wood wall, large mirror, and crystal chandelier — Source: @marvel_pro_renovations via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a marble countertop, freestanding bathtub, large window showcasing tree views, and sleek black-and-white tile floor

Luxurious bathroom with marble walls, a freestanding tub, large mirror, and glass shower on black flooring, brightly lit by a white-trimmed window

Luxurious bathroom with a large round mirror, black herringbone wall, marble surfaces, and a sleek black bathtub overlooking a tropical view

A chic bathroom showcasing a sleek black and white design with a freestanding tub, double sinks, large mirror, and marble walls

If you have a particularly gorgeous granite, quartz, or marble tile, keep your bathroom wall color white to allow your expensive tile to stand out. Gold fixtures always add an air of richness, especially when paired with mirrored bath accessories.

7. Marvel at Marble Features

Black and white are the two most popular marble colors, and it’s even better if you find a marble slab that includes an interesting juxtaposition of both colors together. Take the time to look for unique marble veining patterns that will set your black and white bathroom ideas apart from the rest.

Modern bathroom with a large glass shower, marble tiles, black vanity with double sinks, mirrors, and bright white lighting — Source: @kimberleannedesign via Instagram

Modern bathroom with white marble walls, a glass shower, bathtub, rectangular sink, an illuminated mirror, and sleek black fixtures — Source: @takidom via Instagram

Choose a black marble vanity top and a white marble backsplash, paired with an interesting black and white marble tile floor. Marble mosaic tiles can be arranged in a pattern to create the illusion of a rug—a stunning focal point in an elegant master bathroom.

Marble also makes an elegant shower or bathtub enclosure. Unlike smooth ceramic tiles, marble often has a textured surface that designers find attractive. If you prefer smooth and shiny surfaces in your hall or master bathroom, nothing beats the shine of polished marble.

8. Simplify with Minimalism

Nothing is more minimalist than a black and white bathroom—unless it’s a solid black or all white bathroom. White subway tile with white grout is an interior designer approved approach to creating a basic white bathroom foundation.

Modern bathroom featuring a black and white palette, with a freestanding tub, round mirror, vessel sink, and glass shower enclosure — Source: @doingupduke via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a glass shower, black fixtures, a sleek white freestanding tub, herringbone tile floor, and large windows — Source: @melde_construction via Instagram

Minimalist bathroom with dark walls, black accents, large windows, white floating vanity with dual sinks, and a freestanding tub on light flooring

Modern bathroom with sleek black tile floor, a white freestanding bathtub, double sinks, and a hanging chair, bedroom visible through doorway

Modern bathroom with glass shower, marble bathtub, and sleek white sink; neutral tones and dim lighting create a serene black-and-white ambiance

Modern bathroom with black and white geometric tiles, glass shower, twin square sinks, black fixtures; minimalist decor in neutral tones

Black window and door trim and black window treatments stand out against this white bathroom background. Although contrast is not necessarily a minimalist concept, it does help define the lines and angles of the shower, bath, and vanity. Focusing on line and dimension is definitely a minimalist idea.

9. Adopt Modern Black and White Aesthetics

If your interior design style is modern, the bold contrasts of a black and white bathroom will fit in perfectly with the rest of your home decor. Modern style is equally represented by dark, dramatic decor and clean, bright white bathroom ideas.

Modern bathroom with sleek black and white tiles, a freestanding tub, geometric mirror, and circular pendant lights — Source: @designertexan via Instagram

Modern minimalist bathroom with black and white accents, glass walls, wall-mounted toilet, floating sink, and reflective floor — Source: @infinitydrain via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a large mirror, double sinks on a wooden vanity, and black-and-white towels beside a freestanding bathtub on tiled floor — Source: @metriconhomes via Instagram

Modern bathroom with striking black tiled shower, sleek glass doors, pristine white sink, drawers, and a small plant on the counter

Modern bathroom with a wall-mounted toilet and corner bathtub. Black and white tiles create a sleek, minimalist design

Modern bathroom with glass shower, white sink, marble bathtub, and black wall accents lit by recessed ceiling lights

Modern bathroom with a white oval bathtub, black floor tiles, a toilet, and a sink; natural light from a small window brightens the space

Modern bathroom with a glass shower, large mirror, black wood vanity, rectangular sink, and crisp white tiled walls

A modern bathroom with a sleek black vanity, white sink, large mirror, and chic wall tiles

Modern bathroom with a sleek black and white design, featuring a sink, toilet, bidet, wall mirror, and recessed lighting

Modern bathroom with white fixtures, a sleek black tile accent wall, floating vanity with mirror, and large window; bright and minimalistic design

Modern bathroom with a round mirror, sink, glass shower door, and bathtub featuring light wood and black accents for a sleek white decor

Break up solid areas of black or white with veined marble or speckled black and white granite. Further enhance your modern bathroom vibe with monochromatic artwork showcasing strong shapes and patterns.

10. Infuse Scandinavian Influences

Black is not a color heavily used in Scandinavian decor, but white bathroom ideas merge well with this decorating style. Add other Scandinavian design elements to an existing black and white bathroom, such as introducing touches of pale blue or green, pale wood finishes, and natural fibers.

Modern bathroom with black tiles, wall-mounted toilet, round mirror, white sink on a countertop, and a small window above — Source: @hatelikossa via Instagram

Modern bathroom with black and white subway tiles, round mirror, glass shower, sleek fixtures, and potted plants — Source: @inside_the_white_house_ via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a sleek marble shower, glass door, black fixtures, round mirror, and plush white towels on hooks — Source: @kassiacope via Instagram

Modern bathroom with a sleek black-and-white vanity, circular mirror, geometric floor, and a glass-enclosed shower beside a window — Source: @novak.homes via Instagram

Modern bathroom featuring a large mirror, white sink, wooden cabinets, black and white patterned tiles, and a sleek glass shower enclosure

Modern bathroom with a black-and-white theme, featuring a bathtub, washing machine, sink, and wooden countertop; yellow flowers add color

Because Scandinavian decor includes the idea of honoring nature, a simple botanical print wallpaper would add inviting detail to a predominantly white bathroom. Palm fronds, leaves, or flowers drawn in simple black lines on a white background fits the bill.

11. Maximize Small Space with Black and White

Wide, horizontal shiplap walls can make a small master bath feel roomier. Install clear glass panels around the shower enclosure. Being able to see inside the shower space is another way to make a small bath feel more spacious.

Modern bathroom with white subway tiles, black-framed glass shower, patterned floor, large window, and potted plants for a fresh feel — Source: @homedesign_at_59 via Instagram

Modern bathroom with black fixtures, white subway tiles, a rectangular mirror, an overhead lamp, and a visible showerhead and faucet — Source: @marciegorslinedesigns via Instagram

Modern bathroom with white subway tiles, sleek black cabinetry, patterned tile floor, lush plants, and recessed lighting — Source: @myhomereno__ via Instagram

Modern bathroom with dual sinks, a large mirror, monochrome tiles, and a bathtub with glass shower screen, purple flower on counter

Modern bathroom featuring black fixtures, white subway tiles, a glass shower door, and a matching black vanity with a white sink and mirror

Sleek bathroom featuring black tiled walls, white fixtures, a glass-screened bathtub, wall-mounted sink, and toilet

Modern bathroom with a black and white checkered floor, curved glass shower, round mirror, and a small corner sink

Modern bathroom with a sleek black-tiled tub, white vanity and sink, large mirror, and wall-mounted toilet on a pristine white floor

Try to keep the vanity, wall, and shower surfaces airy and white, and introduce black as an accent color. Black mirror frames, faucets, drawer handles, and rugs provide a big enough punch of black without making the room feel smaller.

See more small bathroom ideas here.

12. Mix and Match Tiles

Feel free to mix and match tile styles and patterns when you’re keeping to a black and white bathroom color scheme. Because you’re only using these two colors, your floor and wall tile doesn’t have to match in shape, pattern, or texture.

Bathroom wall with white tiles and a geometric black pattern, featuring a recessed shelf with matching sleek black tiles — Source: @houseofprattdesign via Instagram

Sleek bathroom with white and black geometric floor tiles, a shining white sink, mirrored cabinet, and a modern hanging light

Sleek bathroom with a black and white checkered floor, wall-mounted sink, large mirror, and toilet

Modern bathroom with gray mosaic tiles, a glass-enclosed shower, wall-mounted sink, and sleek black-and-white accents

Modern bathroom with a sleek white sink and a shower adorned with striking black and white patterned tiles

Modern bathroom with a freestanding tub, checkered floor, and wall-mounted sink, featuring white fixtures and black decor that add elegance

Many people use multiple types of tile in the shower and its enclosure. Small penny tiles on the shower floor coordinate well with rectangular or square wall tiles in the black and white color scheme.

See more bathtub tile design ideas here.

13. Add Vintage Charm

What has more vintage appeal than black and white? Whether it’s our home decor or the filters we use on our photos, there remains a deep nostalgia for all things black and white.

Vintage bathroom with a black and white checkered floor, freestanding tub, ornate wallpaper, chandelier lighting, and vintage-style vanity

Elegant black and white bathroom with a checkered floor, vintage furniture, chandelier, and striped curtains

Black and white bathroom with a clawfoot tub, checkered floor, striped curtains, and elegant wall sconces

Replace a basic vanity sink with an antique cast iron sink that has black enamel on the exterior and white enamel inside. Duplicate that look with a freestanding black exterior/white interior clawfoot bathtub.

Carry the vintage bathroom design further by using a freestanding dresser in place of a traditional bathroom vanity. Accentuate the space with antique artwork, vintage light fixtures, and rugs that are comfortably worn.

14. Create Statement Black Walls

Black is perhaps the most unexpected wall color of all. People have long shied away from using such a bold wall accent color. But as black and white bathrooms gain popularity, we will start seeing more rooms including black in larger applications.

White and black pebble-patterned wall, rectangular mirror, and sink with soap dispensers give this bathroom a chic look — Source: @dermduo via Instagram

Modern bathroom with white walls, a patterned tile backsplash, black accents, a shower, double sink, and sleek stools — Source: @harperdesignbuild via Instagram

Bathroom with black and white art deco wallpaper, glass shower, sleek black countertop, crisp white cabinets, and a small green plant — Source: @nestbythebeach via Instagram

Stylish bathroom with black and white tiles, a sleek white bathtub, wall-mounted sink, and a window fitted with a blind

Black wall paint comes in different finishes. Go high gloss if you want a shiny surface that reflects light. Glossy paint is great for bathrooms and trim as it’s easier to wipe clean. Choose a satin finish or flat enamel for a black matte finish on your walls.

14 Black and White Bathroom Design Ideas