Our Best Industrial Bathroom Ideas
Industrial style bathrooms are here to stay, and the good news is that it’s easy to get that ‘industrial’ look, whilst maintaining a luxurious standard. Industrial bathroom ideas include simple styling, a strong black-white-grey colour scheme, an overall minimalist look, and adherence to practical yet stylish materials. This style is all about the fuss-free look of homes and apartments that were created when industrial premises were converted into living spaces. Many kept key elements such as support beams and other architectural details. However, you don’t have to live in a stripped-back converted warehouse in New York to bring a hint of industrial style to your new bathroom…
1 – An Exposed Brick Wall Contrasts With White Cabinets
An exposed brick wall is an immediate nod to the industrial style. Naturally, it needs to be in good condition and can have a colour wash of paint for decorative effect. It’s all about contrast and here, our Harper Gloss White Combination Vanity Basin is teamed with the Seattle Toilet. A Severn Matt Black Mixer Tap looks good, and the scheme is finished off with the addition of some suitably industrial-grey floor tiles. Try Lithos Grey Hexagon Matt Marble Effect Porcelain Tiles to get that look.
2 – A Stylish, Black-Framed Shower Enclosure
Black-framed shower enclosures and black shower fittings are a good choice for an industrial look, bringing in the ‘metal-window’ style. Here, an extra luxe look has been added by the use of marble-look porcelain tiles for the walk-in enclosure and the walls. Try Carrara White Gloss Marble Effect Porcelain. Add black radiators and cabinetry to complete the look. A square black shower head such as our Matt Black Square Stainless Steel Slim Shower Head emphasises structural, industrial style.
3 – A Simple Heated Towel Rail
Keep that industrial look feeling warm and cosy with a heated towel rail, and choose a black finish for a crisp, no-nonsense minimalistic look. This is the Barcelona Heated Towel Rail, which is available in various sizes to suit different room sizes. The finish is matt black powder coated, which fits into the industrial theme perfectly, with matching pipe connectors and valves also available. Once again, style the room with marble-look tiles for a luxurious accent, along with a floor-standing bath filler.
4 – A Monochromatic Colour Scheme
An industrial-style scheme that includes any colour other than black, white and grey may veer off course. However… this is a single-shade scheme, apart from touches of brass, which of course also have that old-style industrial influence. If the room requires shelves, boxing-in or recesses to be accommodated, smaller format tiles are easier to install. These grey porcelain hexagonal tiles are manoeuvrable and effective, and can be installed with underfloor heating.
5 – The Sturdy Black Tap
A tough, no-nonsense black tap and matching shower and bath fittings will underline the industrial look. Once again, the contrast of black and white makes the theme easy, and teamed with white tiles, the look is defined. For greater contrast, use dark grey or even black grout. All the finishing touches – such as taps and other fittings – should look sturdy and formidable, capable of withstanding everyday use with ease. There’s also a tall version to team with a sit-on bowl-style countertop basin.
6 – Grid Style Shower Panels
Multi-pane glazing style is a definite go-to for industrial styles, whether it’s for the windows, internal room dividers or simply for a shower door or panel. Create a wet room to encapsulate the look, without the need for a separate shower tray. There will be a shower drain on the floor, keeping it streamlined. This walk-in shower has a main panel and a smaller return panel to keep the spray contained. Again, with a black radiator, try the Santorini, which will keep everything warm and complete the look.
7 – Get The Look With a Bath Screen
Not every bathroom can accommodate a separate shower enclosure, but you can still include an industrial influence to the bathroom with a black-framed bath screen. A white bath and matching basin and WC is a great starting point, with black floor tiles and white hexagonal wall tiles to complete the look. The cleverly recessed shelf is also lined with black tiles. Black shower fittings are a statement contrast against the white wall tiles, emphasising the industrial influence.
8 – Go For an Industrial-Luxe Look
It’s not always black and white… why not go for a scheme that has a hint of industrial style, whilst embracing an element of glam-luxe? Consider some bold focal point tiles to offset the black bathroom fittings. These porcelain tiles are designed to replicate weathered and worn concrete, but with a rather glam-coloured finish. Also in Black, Nimbus Grey and Viridium Green for extra touches of colour, and is suitable for both walls and floors – including shower rooms, and walls.
