Black Is Back – The Neo-Gothic Minimalism of Rich, Black Bathrooms

It’s almost 2020 and here’s a style prediction for luxury bathroom design for the coming new year that you all need to pay attention to: nothing is the new black. Because black is back – and in a big way.

Whether it’s sumptuous swirling Black Marquina marble or rich, Deep Nocturne Corian®, there’s no getting away from the fact that luxury bathroom design is moving toward the sleek, rich wow factor of post-gothic minimalism. And it doesn’t get richer and sleeker than black.

It goes a long way to explaining why a product like the Lofty Black bathtub by Galfia, currently available exclusively via Riluxa, was nominated for a prestigious, international Archiproducts Design Award this autumn. And now, this Black Friday weekend, when retailers all over the world are taking the concept literally, there’s never been a better time to get yourself bang on trend and bring some stunning, deep black splendour to your interiors with generous discounts available.

Marquina Marble wall-mounted Washbasin

White is more than alright, but black is beautiful.

Black Corian® is particularly popular right now because, as well as being the ultimate minimalist style statement, it’s also incredibly practical. It retains its newness over years of use (which explains why it comes with a 10-year guarantee) and is so easily cleaned, all it takes is a little warm, soapy water.

There are also a range of other solid surface products out there (including the Lofty Black tub, in fact) that have leapt to meet the increasing consumer demand to revolutionise bathroom remodelling and bring new inspiration to interior design projects. Because white is more than alright, but black is beautiful.

Canada Deep Nocturne Corian® Wall-mounted Washbasin

It’s as elegant as a little black dress and as cool as a black Mercedes-Benz SLP McLaren.

The trend started when influencers and style gurus started fitting out their kitchens, firstly with black ‘white goods’ (oh, the irony) and then with black kitchen units. It was almost shockingly different to see everything from traditional cupboards to sleek, minimalist handle-free kitchen units in black. But it worked. Manufacturers, retailers, the style press and consumers caught on fast. And it was only a matter of time before the trend extended to the bathroom.

Black brings a sense of privacy, calm and tranquillity to the bathroom. It looks striking in the morning sunlight and opulent in the dim light of evening. It’s as elegant as a little black dress and as cool as a black Mercedes-Benz SLP McLaren. If you want to make a big, bold style statement… If you want to stay ahead of the pack but with a bathroom that’s nevertheless timelessly beautiful… If you want to find your perfect, private space before the new year even arrives, then it’s black all the way.