Bold Blue & White Bathroom

This bathroom features a striking blend of modern aesthetics and cozy textures, perfect for creating a high-contrast, spa-like retreat in a small space. The design leans into a contemporary style with industrial accents, primarily through the use of matte black hardware and fixtures. The key material defining this space is the classic white subway tile with dark grout, which brightens the room while the dark grout clearly defines the running bond pattern, adding visual texture. This tile covers the walls around the bathtub/shower area and extends up to a mid-height wainscoting level around the toilet and sink area, creating a cohesive base.

The color palette is dominated by a dramatic, deep navy or midnight blue used on the upper walls and as the paneling for the bathtub surround. This bold color choice offers a rich, moody contrast against the crisp white tile and fixtures (toilet, sink, tub). Warmth is introduced through natural wood tones found in the door frame, the hanging plant pots, the woven floor basket, and the wooden bath caddy. The flooring appears to be a neutral, perhaps charcoal or slate gray, hexagonal tile, grounding the bright vertical elements.

Functionally, the layout maximizes a compact footprint. A standard toilet sits beside a wall-mounted, space-saving sink with exposed black plumbing, paired with modern matte black wall-mounted taps. The bathtub is combined with a shower, closed off by a black-framed, hinged glass screen, which maintains an open feel compared to a heavy curtain. A narrow window provides natural light, complemented by vibrant greenery from the trailing pothos hanging above and a fern resting atop the toilet cistern.

Key design tips evident here include: utilizing vertical space with hanging plants; opting for compact fixtures like wall-hung sinks to keep floor space clear; incorporating an area rug (here featuring a bohemian diamond pattern in white and black) to soften the look and add warmth; and repeating the matte black finish across all hardware (showerhead, taps, shower screen frame) for a unified, modern edge. The choice of a richly pigmented accent wall color elevates the entire space from standard to custom.