25 Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas to Make Your Restroom Pop

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Published: December 9, 2021
Updated: December 13, 2023

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

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Swapping out your hardware is one of the easiest, quickest, and most affordable ways to jazz up your bathroom, especially if you opt for sleek and eye-catching black bathroom hardware. These dark accents are competitively priced, hide fingerprints well, are widely available, and are perfect for rentals—changing out faucets, showerheads, and knobs is reversible!) Plus, they’re versatile enough to blend into any color scheme and style of bathroom.

On top of all of those perks, black bathroom hardware also comes in many forms— from knobs and pulls to instantly add contrast and modern flair to light cabinets to towel bars and toilet paper rolls to stylishly keep your necessities within arm’s reach. Looking to shower in style? Black shower heads and faucets are also a wonderful choice—especially if you’re trying to tie in a black floor like #14 on the list below!

Whether you’re looking for a reversible update for your rented apartment bathroom or need something to make your bathroom reno extra wow-worthy, black hardware is well worth a try. Check out these 25 black bathroom hardware ideas for tips and inspiration!

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Subtle Repetition

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

The green hue of this cabinet may be the first thing that catches your eye in this sleek bathroom, but the hardware is the glue that pulls this design together. The black knobs add depth to the bottom of the cabinet, while subtly creating unity by mimicking the shape of the round mirror, stool, and lights. To finish off the look, a black faucet beautifully contrasts against the white countertop.

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Horizontal Lines on Repeat

Black Bathroom Shower Hardware

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Mixing & Matching Black Bathroom Hardware

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

The beauty of black hardware is how easy to mix and match since it’s a commonly available finish. The bathroom featured above embellishes a serene blue vanity with a mix of black cabinet knobs and drawer pulls. The black hue not only ties in with the towel holder and faucets but the shapes are repeated throughout the design as well. The horizontal pulls call back to the shiplap and other clean lines, while the square knobs mimic the white space found on the floor tiles.

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Rinse and Repeat

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A Dreamy Master Bathroom

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Rustic Half Bath

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

In half baths without much room to play around with fancy vanities, small details can make or break the design. Luckily, this rustic farmhouse bathroom had already done its homework! The matte black faucet, toilet paper holder, towel bar, and doorknobs sprinkled throughout the design are pure perfection, echoing the black patterned flooring and metal mirror frame. Plus, they beautifully juxtapose the lighter elements and the shabby chic feel of the distressed window frame and salvaged wood art.

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Ornate Black Bathroom Hardware With a Big Impact

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Vessel Sink With a Black Faucet

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

Using a vessel sink already makes this vanity eye-catching since it is a more distinctive fixture. However, the addition of black bathroom hardware makes it extra alluring. The hardware not only adds contrast but also draws attention with its unusual curvy form.

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Styling Black Bathroom Hardware

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

This bathroom keeps things modern and simple with a black towel bar and toilet paper holder. Since they don’t draw a lot of attention on their own, they’re perfect paired with bold elements like this sage accent cabinet and yellow hand towel.

Black Bathroom Door Handle

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Keeping it Simple

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

Simple black hardware is fantastic, especially in minimalist bathrooms and spaces that like to play with patterns. The pulls, faucet, and mirror may look simple in this bathroom, but they are a great choice.  Their simplicity ensures that the patterns like the crisscross shower curtains, honeycomb floor, and cross patterned rug don’t get overpowered.

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Clean & Simple

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Going Big With Contrast

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

This small bathroom goes big with contrast by sticking to a simple black and white color palette. The black bathroom hardware like the faucet, barn door track, and drawer pulls pack a big punch on the crisp white vanity. They look right at home with the other black elements sprinkled throughout the half bath, like the bold round mirror, butterfly print wall art, and timeless checkered floor tiles.

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Black & White Farmhouse Bathroom With Shiplap and Shelves

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Black Shower Hardware

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

Black shower hardware is also something worth considering. Here, a black shower head and faucet effortlessly contrast the white tub and surround. Even when the plaid curtain is closed, you’ll still get a glimpse of black thanks to the black curtain rod. The hardware pulls the black coloring of the floor higher into the room and draws the eye upward.

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Scrub-A-Dub-Dub

Black Bathroom Shower Door Hardware

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Tying in Black Bathroom Hardware

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

If you’re looking for a way to introduce other black elements to mimic your black bathroom hardware, then consider using your vertical space. This modern bathroom used dynamic black wainscoting and a bold farmhouse sign to tie the industrial lighting, mirror, and vanity hardware together. A vibrant snake plant adds a fresh pop of green to the otherwise neutral space to top off the look.

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Going Vertical With Black

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Black and White Boho Bathroom

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Greige Farmhouse Bathroom

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

For a warm and welcoming look with a dynamic edge, why not introduce black bathroom hardware into a greige bathroom? The greige shiplap bridges the contrast between the white porcelain and black accents. Thanks to the neutral shade, elements like the faucet, trash can, and duo of black framed prints still stand out, but they have a much more relaxed look than a stark black and white contrast.

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A Luxurious Home Spa With Black Accents

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Heating Things Up With Wood

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

In this airy bathroom, the mix of warm wood and black hardware craft a modern and farmhouse chic bathroom with just a touch of earthy charm. The black mirrors, lighting, faucets, and pulls add a whisper of contrast to the space while the wood vanity takes the limelight. Pairing wood with black hardware is an excellent way to cultivate a modern aesthetic that emanates warmth.

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Double Wood Vanity With Black Faucets and Mirrors

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Farmhouse Vanity With Black Pulls

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Power Duo: Wood Mirrors and Black Hardware

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Blending In

Black Bathroom Hardware Ideas

Black hardware can look stunning against dark cabinets. This bathroom features a charcoal gray cabinet with black pulls, sandy counters, and a black faucet. The whole color scheme pulls from the earthy accent wall juxtaposing the tub in the adjacent bathing area. The subtlety of the black hardware allows this room to go bold and ornate with other elements, such as the patterned carpet and marbled countertop.

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