3 Finishes for a Guaranteed Stunning Bathroom Design

The Design Theme

Although the images above show bathroom designs and arrangements that vary in style, ranging from modern farmhouses to modernized vintage, still they all follow the same design theme which if applied carefully, it is guaranteed to get a sleek inviting look that have the ability stay in trend for many years to come.
This theme can be defined by three primary design finishes and colors, which are the white background, black accent, and natural wood finish. It focusses on the soft contrast where opposites can still be in harmony.

Finishes Chart

The circular chart shows materials and colors use proportions. White is dominant. It can be snow white, off-white, pearl white, or even a warmer one as long as it’s still far from creme and beige. It is in the floor tiles, wall tiles, and the ceiling.

Black should be limited, sparingly complementing the white background in the floor, or an accent wall tiles or wallpaper. It is also in the accessories and fixtures. Shower floor can come in black or dark gray as long as it is a relatively small and contained area. Natural wood is the third primary material that is meant to ground the soft contrast created by the first two finishes. It is in the vanity, shelves, or furniture. It needs to create a focal visual element that ties all other design elements together.

Natural Wood

It is best to choose a wood finish that emanates a warm feeling and is rich in organic grains for the success of this design theme. Preferably, natural white oak, beech, cherry wood, or any other light-colored wood. Stay away from the yellowish and dark brown tint, and certainly avoid dark woods like mahogany and walnut. The chart below shows a range of the recommended wood shades for this design theme.

Bathroom Design Mood Board

Here is a mood board for one of our 2024-bathroom designs, using design theme rules and information explained in this post. You can find all the materials and the items in the links with recommendations and alternatives per choice.

1- Bathroom Floor Tile

BOHEMIAN BLACK II PORCELAIN TILE. This tile is porcelain made in Spain. It has a matt finish, and is water resistant, hence it is suitable for bathroom floor, not for shower floor. It comes in 8″ x 8″ size, and it is 1/3-inch thickness.

Bohemian Black II Porcelain Tile | Floor and Decor

2- Shower\Bathtub Wall Tile

Meringue II Matte White Ceramic Tile | Floor and Decor

CANVAS-MERINGUE II MATTE CERAMIC TILE . Made in Turkey. It has a matt finish, and is water resistant, suitable for bathroom and shower walls. It comes in 3 x 12 inches size, and it is 1/3-inch thickness.

Matte White Brick Ceramic Tile | Floor and Decor

VILLA-MATTE WHITE BRICK CERAMIC TILE. Made in Spain. It has a matt finish, and is water resistant, suitable for bathroom and shower walls. It comes in 2 1/2 x 10 inches size, and it is 1/3-inch thickness.

4-Vanity

Tobana 60 in. W x 19 in. D x 34 in. H Bath Vanity with White Engineered Marble Top – The Home Depot

Glacier Bay Tobana Weathered Tan Freestanding Bathroom Fully assembled 60 in. x 19 in. x 34 in.; 221 lb. vanity made of laminated particleboard, with attached engineered marble countertop and double basin, Hardware and backsplash are included.

5- Shower Floor

Uptown Antracite Hexagon Porcelain Mosaic Tile | Floor and Decor

ADESSI-UPTOWN ANTRACITE HEXAGON PORCELAIN MOSAIC. Made in Spain. It has a matt finish, and is water resistant, suitable for bathroom and shower walls and floors. Each piece is 10 x 11 inches size, and it is 10mm thickness.

6- Light Fixtures, Wallpaper & Mirror