A cozy guest bathroom with a white and black color scheme is furnished using rustic wood floating shelves containing black hardware and natural wood decor items and woven baskets. Complete the rustic look with a vintage black vanity light mounted to the white shiplap wall.
29 Pristine and Simple Styling Ideas for a White Bathroom
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July 4, 2023
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If you have a bathroom with white walls and furnishings or you are trying to find a nice neutral color palette to get a timeless look, we have got a few fantastic and inspiring designs that show how amazing a white bathroom could be.
You may think that just using white as the foundation color for a room in your home is bland, but below we have plenty of examples to show you otherwise. Using white as the foundation color is a great way to ensure you achieve a timeless look that you can build off of for years as your style and the trends evolve. You can switch between a modern minimalist look to a rustic farmhouse vibe without having to refinish or replace the vanity, floors, or wall paint, On top of that, it is incredibly easy to find decorations that go with white. You can go as bright, dark, or as neutral with your design as you wish once you have the groundwork done.
If you’re still not convinced about white, check out a few of the samples below to see if any of the layouts and styles catch your eye.
02 of Bathroom Walls With White Wainscoting Detail
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White picture frame wainscoting along the walls of this small bathroom adds a high-end and neutral finish to the space that looks great with the gold fixtures and gold serving tray over the reservoir. Add some evergreen plants and a dense boxwood wreath to the wall for simple organic décor.
03 of White Subway Tile for a Shower
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A neutral white striped shower curtain drapes down in front of a white subway tile shower with modern black fixtures. Try using a darker grout to finish the installation of the tiles to complement the black fixtures you use within the bathroom to make the space more cohesive.
04 of Large White Freestanding Soaking Bathtub With a Retro Faucet
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This white freestanding tub adds a modern look to a quaint master bathroom with its defined edges and simple lines. Add a retro look using a black faucet and pendant light. Paint the shiplap paneling a bright white to make the space feel larger.
05 of Monochromatic Bathroom Design
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Matte black fixtures fill this bright white bathroom to balance out the dark and light coloring. For a minimalist look, keep the counters as clutter-free as possible and try to match your dispensers and other décor with the black and white theme.
06 of White Bathroom Double Vanity With Silver Accents
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A chrome rectangular mirror is centered over a double white vanity with matching chrome fixtures and vanity lights. Use a countertop that has similar hues of metallic silver and bright white to make the space blend nicely. Add a multi-toned farmhouse rug for added color.
07 of Wood and White Bathroom Inspiration
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This white and airy bathroom features a white sink vanity with a gray marble counter and a tapestry rug. Wooden accents include a small stool beside the shower and bath duo and framed art prints.
08 of Girl’s Bathroom With White Cabinets and Walls
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White shaker vanity cabinetry, a white marble countertop, and black metal mirrors are situated along a white wall with gold-accented vanity lights and towel hangers. Use modern black hardware to match the black-and-white look.
09 of Neutral Vintage Bathroom With White Vessel Sinks
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Vintage arching black-framed mirrors are installed above a white vanity countertop with white vessel sinks and retro gold faucets. Use black grout in between the white subway tile backsplash to match the monotone look. A tiered wire storage tower is a fantastic way to add to the décor and give the space a personal touch.
10 of Modern Farmhouse Bathroom With Rich Red Runner
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A modern white floating vanity with black pull hardware leads into a large master bathroom with a freestanding soaking bathtub with a matching black faucet. Add a rustic wooden stool as an end table with a cascading indoor plant for a pop of color. The deep red runner covering the hardwood floors creates a feeling of character and depth to the pristine, white room.
11 of Small Black and White Industrial Themed Bathroom
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Add an industrial farmhouse vibe to a small guest bathroom using a black and white color palette to decorate the walls, vanity, and shelving. In this bathroom, a black glass vanity light hangs over a round black steel framed mirror and a black vanity with a white granite counter.
12 of Small White Bathroom With Fall Décor
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Simple black gallery frames are hung over a toilet in this small bathroom painted a clean, bright shade of white. Add a quick pop of color with some spring foliage and a rustic wooden stool with a matching wood-framed mirror.
13 of Modern White Bathroom With Black Accents
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This minimalistic bathroom features a white quartz countertop. Surrounding are black accents from cabinet handles, mirror frames, and mounted lamps. The white shiplap wall and wooden floor add texture while giving the bathroom a farmhouse look.
14 of Modern White Bathroom With Polished Nickel Fixtures
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Black grout makes the subway tiles in this modern shower pop. Pair a nice white vanity with sleek nickel hardware with a nickel framed mirror and sconce lights. For extra décor, try adding a small white vase with baby’s breath.
15 of Glamorous White Bathroom With Metallic Accents
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Give a white bathroom a glamorous feel with a granite counter and silver hardware. The clear glass vanity sconce lights give the space a spa-like look and highlight the metallic accents even more.
16 of White Bathroom With a Large Tilting Skylight
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A cozy loft bathroom with a tilting skylight feature over the white freestanding bathtub is completed with a neutral stone tile. Add to the modern rustic look with white rose arrangements in antique planters, and a large wood-framed floor mirror leaning against the wall.
17 of Modern Bathroom With White Hexagonal Tiles
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White hexagonal tiles decorate the walls of this modern bathroom. Use black grout in between the tiles to match the dark stone tile flooring and the modern boho décor with black and natural rattan coloring.
18 of Small Guest Bathroom With a White Color Palette
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Vertical shiplap paneling helps to elongate the walls in this small farmhouse bathroom. Maintain a bright color palette with various shades of white to make the space feel more open and airy. The gold accent decor adds a slightly glamorous look.
19 of Quaint Guest Bathroom With White Shiplap Panels
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A vintage black tin sign, towel hook, and wood-framed mirror surround a small white pedestal sink in a quaint guest bathroom. Paint the shiplap paneling white to brighten the space and give it a modernized feel.
20 of White Bathroom With Feminine Gold and Pink Accents
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Glossy square tiles line a bathroom shower showcasing various shades of neutral white beiges. The gold fixtures add a modern look but also pair nicely with the pink linens and white color palette of the room.
21 of White Farmhouse Bathroom With Floral Wallpaper
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Use a bright white color scheme in a smaller bathroom like this one to expand the space and enhance the natural lighting. Try out some matte black fixtures along the white vanity countertops for a modern farmhouse look and a light floral wallpaper as an accent feature.
22 of All White Bathroom With Stone Colored Hexagonal Floor Tiles
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A white freestanding bathtub with a glamorous gold faucet and a detachable shower head is placed beside a white window with white shiplap paneling installed along the lower portion of the white walls surrounding it. Keep the décor simple and organic with a wooden stool and flocked fir tree,
23 of Luxurious White Master Bathroom With a Crystal Chandelier
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A luxurious crystal chandelier is hung from the center of a large master bathroom ceiling over high-end marble floors. Use natural wood-framed round mirrors over the vintage vanity for a light organic look. The white planter with fern stems is a great pop of natural color as well.
24 of Bright White Bathroom With Natural Wood Décor
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Use natural wood framed vanity mirrors and a large tan stone planter with an evergreen topiary to bring a modern organic look to a crisp white bathroom. The nickel fixtures add a subtle metallic look that goes well with the white cabinets.
25 of Styling a Half Bath With Black and White Farmhouse Décor
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A white shiplap accent wall contains a vintage black farmhouse vanity light, a gold metal framed mirror, and a black wire floating shelf. Add a modern feminine touch by using a black vase with eucalyptus stems in a rattan tray. Try out a wooden ladder as a towel rack.
26 of Antique White Bathroom With Indoor Plants
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The indoor plants in this bathroom add just the right amount of color and interest to balance out the off-white shades of the vanity, flooring, and shiplap walls. Display a few antique pitchers along the open-faced shelves to accentuate the vintage look.
27 of White Bathroom With a Freestanding Tub and Rustic Décor
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An oval freestanding bathtub is centered over a rustic herringbone wood floor in a bright master bathroom. Place the tub before a bay window for a relaxing view, and use a rustic wood stool as an end table to hold linens, candles, and a vase of white eucalyptus stems.
28 of Rustic White Bathroom With Rattan Accents
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White shiplap paneling and natural rattan decor stand out nicely together in this modern farmhouse bathroom. Use a white vanity with modern gold hardware to add a slight feminine touch to the space along with a small arrangement of white flowers.
29 of White Marble Bathroom With Gold Faucets
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This marble countertop brings brightness and elegance to the bathroom. The white shiplap wall, geometrically tiled floor, and wooden mirror frames add texture to the room. Adding a touch of luxury are the gold-plated basin taps.
