They say that black goes with anything. This is a guiding
principle in most fashion designs, whether we’re discussing clothing, car
models or the design of one’s bathroom.
Many people when decorating their
bathrooms tend to go for bright, clean colours such as yellow, blue or white.
However black bathroom floor tiles may well be the colour of choice for
homeowners in 2015, following a resurgence of appreciation for this overlooked
tone.
After all, black is usually considered a rather dreary
colour, more suited to banks or funeral homes than someone’s bathroom. And to
be sure, there are things that can be said about black that are not necessary
positive.
Some Problems with Black Floor Tiles
The main problem with black floor tiles for your bathroom is
that they’re dark. This makes it very hard to see where water might be pooling,
as well as any spills or stains. They hide more easily against the colour and
become harder to spot on a casual glance.
This can make black bathroom floor
tiles rather dangerous to walk on after a bath, as the chances of slipping on a
puddle of water or liquid soap are greatly increased. Further, it being hard to
see stains can make the floor tiles harder to clean, which will pose a problem
in maintaining a high standard of hygiene in a room dedicated primarily to
cleanliness.
One final problem also relates to the way black behaves with
light. Black floor tiles don’t reflect it very well, so expect bathrooms with a
black colour scheme to seem very small and dark to the eye. However there are
ways to get around this problem.
Why Black Bathroom Floor Tiles Are for You Anyway
So why are we recommending black floor tiles to you then?
Simply put, they’re an excellent design choice for home
owners looking for something that’s new without being crazy in its innovation.
Black is a colour that complements other colours very well, even more so that
white floor tiles. There really isn’t a colour around that doesn’t look good
when partnered with black floor tiles, whether we’re talking blue, green,
yellow, red or white. This makes black bathroom floor tiles powerfully
versatile, and excellent for those home owners who like to mix and match with
their home design.
This also means that if you’ve found yourself with a large
supply of black floor tiles somewhere, you’re not being restricted in your
design options.
While black tiles do make a bathroom look smaller and
darker, this can also be an advantage. If you’re looking for a bathroom that’s
more for relaxation than cleanliness, then the dark, muted tones of black floor
tiles can actually be beneficial towards that end.
Lastly, black bathroom floor tiles can also give the
bathroom floor a very glossy and mirror-like finish to them, depending on the
types of floor tiles used and the material they’re made out of. For some this
shiny effect can be very appealing aesthetically, likened to having a floor
made of black ice. For those who have to settle with cheaper materials for
their floor tiles, this means black plastic tiles can make a good stand in for
shiny glass mosaic tiles.
