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26 Bathrooms With Black Floors That Are Sleek, Chic, and Timeless

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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.
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Published on 04/08/24
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Black floors add a sleek, chic, and timeless touch to any style bathroom. From subway tiles to hex tiles, stained hardwood, or solid marble or stone, there is a black floor to complement your bathroom, primary en suite, or powder room. You can use a black floor to ground an all-white space, to calm down a colorful decor scheme, or as the finishing touch on a dramatic all-black bathroom.

Check out these black floors in bathrooms of many sizes, shapes, and styles for inspiration

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    Large Black Tiles

    black floors in modern bathroom

    Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

    Pair white walls with black floors for a minimalist feel. Sissy + Marley Interior Design chose large-scale black tiles and black accents from the mirror frame to the sink faucet and towels for a balanced feel.

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    Black Subway Tiles

    black subway tile floors in bathroom

    Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer

    Staggered black subway tiles with white grout add a graphic feel to a contemporary bathroom. Marie Flanigan Interiors softened the look with whimsical black-and-white illustrated wallpaper for a dynamic feel in a compact space.

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    Black Hexagon Tiles

    large black hex tile bathroom floors

    Becca Interiors

    Black hexagon tiles with white grout have become a modern bathroom classic. Becca Interiors paired them with a black-and-white industrial-style wall-mounted sink and modern wall planters.

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    Solid Black Floor

    solid black floors in bathroom

    Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

    Mix matte and glossy finishes to give an all-black space some texture. Sissy + Marley Interior Design paired textured matte black wall paint with a marble backsplash and solid jet black floors in this moody powder room.

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    Walk-In Shower Tiles

    black floor in modern bathroom

    Jacqueline Blum Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart

    Run the same floor tiles throughout the entire bathroom for a clean modern look in a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Jacqueline Blum Design used black hex tile flooring with white grout to give this bathroom industrial style. The flooring is contrasted with white subway tile and black grout on the shower walls.

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    Staggered Square Black Tile

    black floors in green bathroom

    Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by Erin Little

    A black floor will add balance to a bathroom full of pattern and color. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors chose square black tiles in a staggered layout that complement the green tile wainscoting and patterned wallpaper in this Maine bathroom.

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    Black Pebbled Floors

    black pebbled floors in bathroom

    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Black pebbled floors will add a rustic touch to a sophisticated bathroom. Desiree Burns Interiors pared the textural flooring with green and black finishes from the sage green shower walls and wainscoting to the black-and-white illustrated wallpaper.

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    Large-Scale Black Tile

    black floors in modern en suite bathroom

    Jacqueline Blum Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart

    Black floors are a natural fit in a contemporary bathroom. Jacqueline Blum Design paired black large-scale rectangular tile floors with smaller gray herringbone-patterned walls in this primary en suite bathroom. The linear fireplace contributes to the modern feel.

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    Matching Black Shower Tiles

    black shower and floor tiles in bathroom

    CW Design / Photo by Lara Kimmerer

    Mix black tile finishes in a bathroom with a walk-in shower for a seamless look. CW Design paired soft white walls with saturated black floors, adding a heavily veined black-and-white marble accent wall in the shower to create a dramatic focal point.

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    Black Herringbone Pattern

    black herringbone floors in bathroom

    Michelle Berwick Design

    Black herringbone patterned floors will add a traditional look in a modern bathroom. Choose wood or wood-effect tiling for a practical feel, like this space from Michelle Berwick Design.

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    Black Hex Tiles

    black floors in pink bathroom

    Design by Andrea May Interiors / Photo by Karyn Millet

    Geometric tiles can work just as well in traditional or vintage-style bathrooms. Andrea May Interiors paired simple black hex tile floors with a vintage sink, black wainscoting, pink-and-black floral wallpaper, and gold accents for an elegant retro aesthetic.

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    Black Hardwood Floors

    black hardwood floors in bathroom

    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar

    Stain hardwood floors in a dark shade of brownish-black for a farmhouse feel, like this space from Leanne Ford Interiors. The dark finish highlights the wood grain and complements black trim on the French doors and dark wood and black accents throughout the space.

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    Black Marble Bathroom Floor

    black marble floors in bathroom

    Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd

    Give your powder room a chic feel by covering it in black marble tiles. This Parisian half bath from Caroline Andreoni Interior Design has black marble tiles with white veining on the floors, walls, and ceiling.

    Pair Black With Warm Metals

    Use warm gold-toned accents on fixtures, mirrors, and decor to add bling and bounce around available light in a black bathroom.

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    Matte Black Tile Floors

    black floors in modern farmhouse bathroom

    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

    Mix black stone floors, white shiplap walls, and red accents to create a striking modern farmhouse bathroom like this one from Chango & Co. The matte floors complement painted wood, stone, and metal finishes throughout.

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    Black Fish Scale Tiles

    black bathroom fish scale tile floors

    The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto

    Black fish scale tiles with white grout add curves and movement to the floor of a black-and-white bathroom. Combine fish scale tile floors with small square tiles in the shower, using the same white grout for a cohesive feel.

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    Industrial Farmhouse Floors

    black floors in industrial bathroom

    Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis

    Black stone floors complement a modern farmhouse bathroom with an industrial edge. Crisp Architects paired the large-scale black floor tiles with white subway tiles and black grout in the shower for an industrial farmhouse feel.

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    Black Penny Tiles

    black penny tile floors in bathroom

    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar

    Give a black-and-white bathroom a playful feel with a penny tile floor that extends onto the front of a built-in tub, like this space from Leanne Ford Interiors. The two-tone treatment seen here adds flair, but you can also use affordable penny tiles to finish the floor in all-black.

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    Art Deco Bathroom Floors

    black floors in art deco bathroom

    Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs

    Pair vibrant wallpaper with black floors to keep the pattern from overwhelming. Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs combined black-and-green Art Deco-inspired wallpaper with solid black floors and a black painted ceiling in this lively space.

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    Modern Black Tile Floor

    black floors in half bathroom

    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

    Give an all-white bathroom a grounded feel with a black tile floor. Chango & Co. paired this bright modern space with large-scale black tiles that add contrast with the white wood-paneled walls and furniture. A black-framed mirror and sconces tie the black-and-white room together.

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    Black Stone Floors

    black stone floors in bathroom

    Becca Interiors

    Pair light and dark stone together for a classic and timeless look. Becca Interiors covered the shower walls of this transitional style bathroom with beige tile and stone, using large-scale stone tiles on the floor to ground the space.

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    Black Geometric Floor Tile

    black floors in basement bathroom

    Louis Duncan-He Designs / Genevieve Renee Photographie

    Pair geometric black floor tiles with black-and-white illustrated wallpaper and a pastel sink vanity to add interest to a windowless bathroom. Louis Duncan-He Designs chose powder blue cabinetry to soften this modern finished basement bathroom.

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    Large Hex Tiles White Grout

    black hex tile floors in bathroom

    Design by Living with Lolo / Photo by Life Created

    Use black grout for black tile floors for a more seamless look, like this spacious bathroom from Living with Lolo. Accent white walls and furniture with black accents to add a graphic feel.

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    Dark Stained Hardwood Floor

    black floors in minimalist bathroom

    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar

    For a minimalist feel, pair dark stained hardwood floors with white walls, like this streamlined space from Leanne Ford Interiors. Vertical painted white wall panels add texture to the space that both contrasts and complements the flooring.

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    Black Tile With White Grout

    black tile with white grout bathroom floor

    Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

    Lighten up black tile floors by using white grout. Sissy + Marley Interior Design paired black floor tiles with white grout that echoes the floating white-and-black marble sink vanity in this moody space finished with textured charcoal paint on the walls.

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    Glossy Black Marble Tiles

    shiny black tile floors in bathroom

    Studio KT

    Use glossy marble finishes to give a large bathroom a luxurious feel. Studio KT covered the floors and shower walls of this spacious primary bathroom with shiny black marble tiling, adding gold fixtures for a touch of bling.

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    Contemporary Black Floors

    black floors in contemporary bathroom

    Brophy Interiors

    Black floors will complement any wood tone. In this primary en suite bathroom from
    Brophy Interiors, black floors complement both a blonde wood sink vanity and the darker stain on the adjoining bedroom floors. Black accents in the bedroom create a conversation between the neutral spaces for a cohesive look.

Does a Black Bathroom Look Good? 

Black bathrooms are sleek, chic, and sophisticated. The dark color creates a grounded and calming feel that is perfectly suited to rest rooms. Mix finishes and textures and decorate with metallics and mirrors that will bounce around light.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Black Bathroom Tile? 

Black bathroom tile lends a bold look and a grounded feel to your bathroom. However, black tiles may make your space look smaller and will highlight dust and dirt without regular cleaning.