For an elegant, sophisticated look in your bathroom, use black and white basket weave tile in a monochromatic design. If you are using the tile for your floor, go with white walls and black trim. For a more whimsical look, you can use black and white striped wallpaper with the basket weave tile. If you are using your black and white basket weave tile on your bathroom walls, paint the untiled portions white and the trim black. You can use black or white tile for the flooring, or use a similar black and white basket weave pattern for the floor as well to create a unified look. When it comes to accessories like towels, curtains and artwork, incorporate a bright shade like red, turquoise or magenta to add dimension and serve as the room’s accent color.
If you are worried that the black and white basket weave tile will leave your bathroom feeling sterile, pair it with bold, warm shades to soften its look and make the space more inviting. You may be unsure about using a dark wall color in a small space like the bathroom, but the tile has so much white that a dark shade is properly balanced. Wine colored walls provide an attractive contrast with the neutral tones of the tile and thus could give your bathroom a rich, sophisticated look. For a brighter effect, pair the tile with gold walls and accents. You can also use rust or terra cotta shades to help warm up the look of a bathroom with black and white basket weave tile.
To give your bathroom the feel of a soothing spa retreat, pair your black and white basket weave tile with pale shades that have a cool undertone. A soft sky or robin’s egg blue on the walls can give the room a calm, relaxing feel. Mint green also provides a peaceful feel for an attractive contrast with the tile’s neutral appearance. If you prefer a slightly deeper tone, try a lilac purple shade to add dimension to the walls.
While black and white basket weave tile is typically used in a traditional or vintage style bathroom, you can also give it a more modern feel. Pair the tile with a bright, funky wall shade that makes it pop. A royal blue shade provides a cool contrast, while a bright red or yellow shade adds warmth to the bathroom. You can even try funky colors like lime green, fuchsia, turquoise, teal or bright purple. Incorporate additional white elements in the bathroom to help balance out the bright walls and create a unified look for the space.