This trending monochromatic look is a luxe alternative to gleaming white bathrooms.

Theres no denying itbold and moody interiors are in right now.

The all-black bathroom trend comes from minimalist design principles, saysShanade McAllister-Fisher, an interior designer.

Luxury bathroom with marble tiles

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Surprisingly, an all-black palette can also make a room look larger than it really is, adds McAllister-Fisher.

This makes the all-black palette a great choice for small bathrooms or powder rooms where square footage is limited.

Here’s what you better keep in mind while designing an all-black bathroom, according to the experts.

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Think a handmadezellige tilein the shower, a honed countertop with dramatic veining, and black roman clay walls.

[Otherwise] the effect can fall flat.

For example, high gloss finishes will disperse light, whereasmatte finisheswill absorb light.

Black and white bathroom

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For example, too many matte finishes will cause the space to feel drab and lifeless."

Are Black Bathrooms Here to Stay?

Are all-black bathrooms here to stay or just a novelty trend?

Instead, they seedark and moody bathroomsstaying in style for the foreseeable future.