Black and White Bathroom Mood Board

 My hallway bath restoration project is the subject of today's mood board and has been in my thoughts for several years.  It's been years since this dreadful bathroom last had a makeover. It would be more appropriate to say many years. 

I made the decision to paint this bathroom in some variation of black and white a while back. My Pinterest boards were filled with images of black-and-white bathrooms and other black-and-white spaces. Though the Pinterest boards don't lie, I quickly realized that black and white manages to be for me both stimulating and peaceful as well as timeless. I had a preconceived concept that I wanted color, and at one point a lot of color, but I later realized that I didn't want color. 

Take a look at whether you like black and white bathrooms or not because it can be useful to observe how someone else creates a mood board before a remodel or other design endeavor. 

Black and white bathroom ideas

If you're thinking about remodeling your home, I highly suggest reading my piece on making an interior design mood board. I talk about using a picture or object as a "springboard" for inspiration. This is something that inspires and motivates your creative concepts. 

My inspiration image for this bathroom project was a stunning bathroom created by Rosa Beltran Design. I have saved these images on Instagram and Pinterest after stalking them for a while. 

Everything about this design is gorgeous, but those black fish scale tiles by Arto in Los Angeles are my absolute favorite. I really adore the small touches, such as the photo print of a decaying palace in Havana and the mirror that is carelessly leaning against the wall and reflecting some art deco-style wall sconces. (I have prints of decaying castle fabulousness that is comparable; I might outright steal this concept!) 

Rosa just re-posted this image and claimed that it is by far the most popular of all of her art on social media, so evidently I'm not the only one who feels a little awestruck. 

Obviously, after seeing the restroom from the Siam Hotel in Bangkok below, I feel betrayed. The black and white high style was also a huge source of inspiration for me. In terms of fabulousness with an art-deco influence, it clearly wins. Drama usually makes me gag, but in this situation, count me in! 

Here is another stunning, opulent bathroom located in a Malta apartment block constructed in the Art Nouveau style in 1928. For the master bathroom, the customers requested that the architects create a contemporary rendition of the Art Nouveau/Art Deco period style. 

By utilizing various tones of black, white, and grey marble, the geometric floor tile produces a beautiful perspective effect. The aesthetic is completed by a stunning black cast-iron tub, unlacquered brass fixtures, and a Carrara marble wall. Good luck getting me out of the tub if I get in there!

Black and white baths can look expensive without being expensive

A black and white bathroom is a terrific place to use less expensive materials while still creating a high-quality, personalized style, it's also crucial to note.

Look at the two pictures down below. Both have a lovely, retro charm that is achieved with just black and white. You may purchase these supplies for a reasonable price by going to Home Depot or Lowes.

Having a fantastic design and expert installation is the trick in this situation (and it is so frequently the trick). The black ceramic tile immediately below has a lovely herringbone pattern that contrasts with the traditional white subway tile. These two tile options are among the most affordable ones. 

Additionally, I contend that this bath will never lose its fashionable appeal. And I wouldn't say that about many design philosophies. If your room doesn't feel out of date, you might be able to stretch your budget even further in the future. 

White hex tile, dark grout, and white shiplap in the children's bathroom below create a fresh, contemporary design that nonetheless has a vintage charm. The black tub and three black windows look stunning next to the white.

The black and white bathroom of Coldplay musician Jonny Buckland, which was featured in Elle Decor, is shown here. 

Mood board conclusions

It's crucial to stand back after constructing your mood board and consider it as a whole. What shapes, patterns, hues, styles, etc. catch your eye? 

What recurring themes do you notice in the mood board, specifically? Is there anything on the board that you didn't realize was significant to you until you stepped back and noticed it repeated numerous times?

For me, it was very clear that I wanted to go in a black-and-white path, but when it came to fixtures, I felt that polished nickel or unlacquered brass were equally appealing.

When I took a step back from both my personal Pinterest boards and the one below made in Adobe Illustrator, I saw that the gold and brass tones are something I want to incorporate. It strikes me as a lovely contrast to both white and black surfaces. I'm sure I'll add some polished nickel, but I'll also go with some antiqued brass to make the space feel cozier.

I've always loved Art Deco, but in recent years, I've become less interested in it. But after studying my mood boards, I do want to incorporate it as a component, but in a really contemporary manner.

My own mood board highlights:

Black and white (more accurately, charcoal and cream) - yes

Unlacquered brass and polished nickel are essentials for warmth.

Art Deco motifs embedded in a contemporary design

Do you have any design projects in progress, no matter how big or small? Have you ever created a mood board? If so, what did you discover? Comment below and let me know.