Black and white tile: stylish solutions in the interior

When choosing a tile, many stop at traditional pastel shades or ceramic tiles from collections of bright colors: red, green, blue.

The combination of black and white seems so simple that people are afraid to use it in the design of the bathroom. In fact, you should take into account the peculiarities of working with this color scheme, and then an unusual interior is guaranteed to the owners.

Black and white finish is a classic and has long been known in the design world. Despite this, the interweaving of black and white in the interior of the bathroom remains relevant and fashionable for many years. Both colors are at diametrically opposite ends of the range. This attracts such a combination.

Black color brings depth, bottomlessness and uncertainty.Finishing in such a tone will look too dark, frightening and unfinished. But the brightness and lightness of white compensates for the negative energy of a dark shade. The interior acquires severity, accuracy and bold contrast.

When a tile is purchased, you can use it in many different ways. It all depends on the courage and imagination of the owners. After all, different ways of styling can greatly affect the perception of design in general.

The following are traditional methods for laying out black and white tiles:

• Classical. In this case, part of the wall is laid out in one color and part in another. This may be a horizontal or vertical separation. Now it is popular to emphasize with more active color (in your case, black) zones in the bathroom: behind the washing machine, above the bathroom, behind the sink or some other place. The interior will be graphic, traditional and strict.
• Chess order. Very interesting styling option. It is ideal for the floor, but also on the walls will be appropriate in the form of separate sections.If all the walls in the room are decorated with a chess pattern, then the design will be too surreal and intrusive.

• Stripes. Tiles can alternate with stripes of black and white in different directions: horizontal or vertical. They can be of different sizes, depending on what effect the owner wants.
• Herringbone. This way of registration most effectively looks on the floor, adding volume and hiding the defects of the room.

It is always more pleasant and easier to decorate the room, having decided in advance on the style. Knowing the characteristics of design trends, it is easier to create a holistic and truly beautiful environment.

The combination of black and white tiles can be used in a variety of styles:

• Minimalism. This direction is ideal for the colors in question. Laconic interior with a minimum of decor, pieces of furniture and sudden drops of drawings suitable for organized and business people. In this case, it is better to use color combinations in large parts, avoiding small sketches: Christmas trees or other patterns.
• High tech. Fans of high technology will appreciate the clear lines, strict colors, complemented by modern faucets, glossy surfaces of plumbing and stylish shower.

• Classic. With the addition of gold-plated accessories: faucets, mirrors in carved frames and spectacular chandeliers, the bath will look like a palace toilet. In this case, furniture and plumbing should choose exquisite forms. There are ready-made wall panels of tiles with exquisite and original patterns and even whole pictures. This style is suitable only for rooms with a large area.

Some styles are not very clear and close to the people of our country. Due to the fact that black is considered a mourning color, Russian buyers rarely prefer it in the interior decoration. Meanwhile, there are styles in which he plays a crucial role.

• One of the most famous areas is considered noir. It appeared at the beginning of the last century in America and is characterized by fatalism and the infinity of dark color. In the design of the bathroom will help you the selection of expensive furniture: the presence of leather accessories and classic lamps. This is a choice for bold and extraordinary natures.
• The second option may be gothic themes. The interior "in the style of Count Dracula" just will not leave anyone indifferent: it is shocking and admiring.The decoration is dominated by black color, patterned metal decor, mirrors in carved frames with shades of silver patina, crystal chandeliers and elegant wall lamps are welcomed.

Depending on the size of the room, the design features are chosen.

The following options are typical for a small bathroom:

• to achieve the effect of a high ceiling, it is necessary to arrange the strip of tiles in the vertical direction;
• no need to get involved in black, on the walls should be dominated by white.
• for a narrow room, short walls should be highlighted in white and long walls should be black;
• it is better to lay the floor and ceiling in a small bath with light tiles, you can also use a chess pattern;

• plumbing should choose the correct geometric shapes;
• if there is a striped pattern on the walls, you should not hang a mirror opposite it - by reflecting in it, the strip visually reduces the amount of space;
• the monochrome interior can be complemented with bright accents: soap box, vase, towels of contrasting shades (red, yellow, green);
• one more commonly used technique: lay the lower part of the walls with black tiles, and make the upper half white — the room will not “crush”, but at the same time the dark shade will effectively stand out.

The bathroom does not have to be quadrangular: in small corner apartments it can resemble triangle. This option is best tiled small sizes..

The drawing of ceramics on the walls and on the floor should not be narrowed towards the exit - this will visually further narrow and distort the shape of the room. It is better to choose patterns for a floor standard: with a diagonal or monophonic laying.

For spacious rooms, the design options are much larger. It is better to leave the ceiling light, but the floor may be dark, while laid out in a certain order. The abundance of accessories will only complete the picture:

• Plumbing can choose any shape and size;
• An interesting choice could be the design of the three walls in black;
• Additional effects can be added to the interior with the help of various lights: built-in lamps, sconces or chandeliers.

Black - white tile is good not only for the bathroom.It can be used in the kitchen to finish the apron in the headset, and for flooring.

A great option would be the design of squares and rhombuses of black and white tile floor in the hallway is a spectacular and classic solution. The design with various inserts with an original ornament will conquer the guests already at the entrance to the apartment or house. Even a small entrance hall can be decorated in this way.

Graphic black and white design requires a careful selection of furniture, storage systems and even accessories. In the shops you can pick up a lot of interesting details that complement the strict decor.

In a small room or a minimalist interior it is better to stop the choice on transparent plastic and glass.: shelves, coasters, shelves, sash shower will not distract attention and visually reduce the space.Fixtures fit the built-in ceiling, and on the walls perfectly fit harmonious sconces of regular shapes with frosted glass. A small amount of accessories in one style complements the interior.

Produced entire collections of black and white furniture for bathrooms. Lockers, shelves and cupboards with different combinations of these two colors are a great design idea.

For fans of standard plumbing and cabinets in a white glossy design there is also a solution: the furniture will perfectly fit into a two-color interior. The only thing you should pay attention to is that the black walls with light furniture will have too strong a contrast, so this is an “amateur” decision.

Now the choice of colors of sinks, bathtubs and other plumbing has gone far beyond light colors. Anyone can choose and red and purple, and yellow and even black objects. This will be a very interesting accent in a black and white bath.. The dark shell will definitely attract attention and will be a spectacular and unusual center of the whole design idea.

If the room turned out to be decorated with a small amount of dark color in a relaxed strict image, then with the help of furniture with an animal print, you can add originality and chic. Coloring under a zebra or a leopard will give to design uniqueness and refinement.

Silver and gold accessories, furniture fittings and finishes can add elegance and pomp to the bathroom. But this solution is best used for spacious rooms.

A big role will be played by lamps with beautiful lampshades, chandeliers with imitation of candles and crystal. Bath can be installed on the carved metal legs. Oval mirrors in antique frames will complete the chic décor.

• The combination of the effect of "brickwork" and a chessboard on the floor refreshes the bathroom of irregular shape. The presence of black does not make the interior gloomy. Thanks to the white and strict accessories the room looks “airy”.
• Minimalism in its pure form: a limited number of plumbing and accessories.The conceptual décor supports black plumbing and bath trim, as well as a simple, regular-shaped mirror.

• Lovers of unusual and spectacular design will like the "cinema" interior. The rare shape of the sink and the chair, repeating the colors of the walls, complete the harmonious and fashionable picture.
• A little fabulous design turns out, completely made in staggered tiles. A table under the sink with carved legs sends you to the fantasies of "Alice through the looking glass." Strictness and surrealism are successfully combined in the designer's idea.
• The patterned floor, black lights, metallic mirror frame ebb and rounded shape of the bathtub are gothic classics for elegant finishes. The abundance of metallic luster and the reflection of light from glossy tiles add solemnity and elegance.

Review the bathroom from the black and white tiles, see the following video.