The Low Commitment Way To Try A Black Bathroom Color Scheme

Changing the color scheme of a room in your house can be a big adjustment, especially with a major change like going from light and airy to dark and moody. Not only does it change the whole vibe of the room, but it also takes a lot of hard work, some of which is very difficult to reverse and can get expensive quickly. Although changing details like wall color, wallpaper, cabinets, and furniture makes those big results happen quicker, there are easier ways to test out different color schemes without much commitment. 

One simple way to add character to your bland bathroom is by using a black color scheme. Darker color schemes, especially a neutral black, bring a level of elegance and modernity to any room, even the bathroom. Normally, switching over to a dark color palette in your bathroom would be an intense endeavor, but with a few small changes to your shower curtain, mirror, and light fixtures, you can test out the black bathroom color scheme with about as much commitment as your ex-boyfriend.

When introducing black decor in your home, it's important to test it out before making any major changes, and this includes bathroom renovations. Start with simple transitions like a black or dark-patterned shower curtain, black frames around mirrors and artwork, or black light fixtures that introduce the dark colors into the space. This gives you a good idea of how the color scheme will fit into your bathroom and whether or not it creates the vibe you want.

It's tempting to jump all the way into the deep end with black decor, but if you have any reservations about going with such a dark, moody makeover, you may want to test it out first. Before you change the bathtub, walls, and ceiling, look at your soap dispensers, soap dishes, towels, and mirrors. Incorporate a black (or even navy blue), dark pattern into these items to create subtle changes. If you'd like a bigger change that still requires low commitment, try hanging a black shower curtain in your bathroom. It's a larger dose of the color, so it can give you a good idea of what black will look like on a larger scale in the bathroom. These are all simple tips for decorating with dark colors, but they are extremely effective in beginning to change the vibe and feel of a room.

If you want a more permanent change but aren't sure if you want to commit to a fully black bathroom yet, try a patterned wallpaper that has darker hues or marbled countertops with dark veins. These larger changes will help you get used to the colors in your bathroom without going with a completely dark look. Combined with plenty of natural light, this partially black color scheme will not drown out the lighter tones currently in your bathroom but will give you an idea of what the darker color palette could do for the space.