The matte black hardware finish came into vogue a few years back, and it appears to be here to stay. Including it in your bathroom is a fabulous way to revive a dated space or give a boring room more character and charm. Moreover, dark metallics pop beautifully against the whites, creams, and grays so often found in bathrooms, and thanks to modern home fashions, you don’t have to change out all your hardware in order to bring in a new finish. In this piece, we’ll look at several ways to add matte black to your space as part of a bathroom makeover or remodel.

 

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1. Replace your shower curtain with a grid-style splash panel or in-line enclosure.

Along with the matte black finish, grid-style glass is trending. The look evokes traditional steel-framed windows of old, and it is found on mirrors, glass partitions, shower enclosures, and more. Replacing a shower curtain or old set of bypass doors with this stylish glass will instantly spruce up a bathroom. The look is achieved in various ways, with one popular option being clear tempered glass surrounded by black U-channels with a dark ceramic frit grid printed on its exterior. If you are updating an existing tub/shower combination, favorite configurations include:

• A hinged or stationary splash guard that helps contain water while leaving an open entrance to the shower
• An in-line door and panel enclosure with a swinging door next to a fixed panel
• A set of French doors
• A rolling door system

 

2. Redecorate on a budget by adding matte black elements here and there throughout the space.

If a glass shower enclosure isn’t in the budget at this time, you could bring in matte black through less expensive items. Mixed metals are popular, so this can look great, even if a brass, chrome, or nickel finish is already present on bathroom fixtures. Possibilities include:

• Glass wall shelves on matte black clamps
• New wall hardware like towel bars and paper holders
• A matte black light fixture
• Black accessories such as soap dish, trash can, and toothbrush holder

 

Another option is to replace an existing shower door pull handle or knob with a new matte black item that works with the thickness of the glass and the installation holes that have already been drilled.

 

3. Renovate the space and switch all the finishes to matte black.

Or maybe this is the year to create your dream bathroom! Trending looks include:

• A soaker tub and a separate glass shower stall
• A huge glass enclosure with both a freestanding tub and a shower area inside it
• Steam enclosures with a hinged transom
• Water saving faucets, shower heads, and commodes
• Natural materials like wood and stone
• Curved contours and profiles
• Bespoke vanities
• Warm color palettes

 

Whatever the ingredients are for your dream bathroom, a matte black finish for the hardware is worth considering.

 

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