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Black and White Bathroom – Contrast Study

February 7, 2017
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Random story…somewhat related to but kind of not related to this pretty black and white bathroom in this post…bottom line is due to my endless house hunt, I am on endless search for ideas for the perfect kitchen, bath, floors, lighting and more.

Okay…here goes the somewhat random story…bear with me…

So I was at a Super Bowl party the other day with SFJ.  My friend RB (or RBD) and her hubby JS had invited us to their lovely home.  I must admit SJF and I went to the party to be totally social and to hang out with friends…not for the game.  The set up RBD and JS had going was quite spectacular. Catered food, a bar, servers asking you what you needed at every moment, lots of people milling, comfy seating for game watching.  It was like glamping for Super Bowl.  They also had 3 televisions going.  One was outside (such a luxury to watch the game by their pool).  One was in her husband’s man cave, a chic designer version of a man cave.  The last was t.v. was in a very refined den.  SFJ and I were in the den sitting in the room with all of the people who were just watching the commercials when RB’s friend K made me feel so much better about my house hunt…

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Someone in the room watching the Super Bowl commercials only asked me how my hunt was going.  I told them I had made offers on 6 houses and had not gotten one…yes…6 houses!! Arghhhh…. Then K, who I have known for years said, “Don’t worry, I made 14 offers on houses before I got mine.”  Metaphorically, the ceiling opened, the skies cleared, birds started chirping, rainbows appeared and rays of glorious sunlight lit the room…an epiphany…I wasn’t a crazy kooky house hunter who would never find a house after all.  Thanks to K, I finally felt normal about my picky and very laborious house hunt.   Thank you K!  And thank you to RBD for inviting us to her lovely lovely home…filled with so many design ideas.

Anyhoooo….now the loose tie in to this black and white bathroom…I am collecting all ideas for the perfect bath…and I will continue to so until I find my next spot!!

I like this black and white bathroom with strong contrasting lines.  The white subway tile with the black grout on the shower walls, the steel window frame shower glass door, the multifaceted pendant light and the lovely black and white cement tile floor.  I think I will do a cement tile floor definitely in my mythical new bath in my unfound new house.  Yes I will.

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What do you think of the high contrast in this black and white bathroom?  Too bold or just right? Like or love?

xo

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9 responses to “Black and White Bathroom – Contrast Study”

  1. Valerie Hill says:
    February 7, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Over the last couple of years, I have discovered I also love high contrast, so I say GO FOR IT! As long as you keep things simple and add some element of warmth, I think you will be pleased with b/w contrast.

    Happy house hunting and may it be quicker than #14!

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    1. COCOCOZY says:
      February 7, 2017 at 9:06 PM

      Valerie!

      I am hoping it will be more than 14 too. Thank you for the house hunting well wishes!

      x
      Coco

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  2. Patriciann says:
    February 7, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    This bathroom is about as large as my apartment, but I L-O-V-E it! I too am collecting ideas for my Forever Home, where I can design/paint/sew and sell. Been looking at lots in the area but still coming up short. Have the house plans and most of the furniture I’ll need, it’ll be modest but functional. I also work for West Elm so finding new items won’t be a problem.

    Just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading and gleaning inspiration from your blog….

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    1. COCOCOZY says:
      February 7, 2017 at 9:05 PM

      Patricia,

      I will wish you the Forever Home of your dreams! Thank you so much for reading…nice to hear that you enjoy the blog…gives me lots of satisfaction to know I am serving up some inspiring design!

      x
      Coco

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  3. AZ says:
    February 7, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    That bathroom on the top is gorgeous, and I agree that RBD & JS’s home is stunning. I hope you find your home sooner than 14!! Xo

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    1. COCOCOZY says:
      February 7, 2017 at 9:03 PM

      Thank you AZ

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  4. Kelly says:
    February 7, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Love it! Planning on doing my hall bath the same way!

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    1. COCOCOZY says:
      February 7, 2017 at 9:03 PM

      Send pictures of your hall bath once done…would love to see it!!

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  5. Germarie Bruwer says:
    February 10, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    An absolutely gorgeous bathroom! Loved the contrast and beautiful tiles!
    Wish and hope you find your dream home soon!!
    x
    Germarie

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