How to Achieve the Black and Gold Look

Fresh takes on tubs, faucets and more for posh loos
Dive into the bold elegance of black and gold bathroom design. This striking combination of dark tones and luxurious gold accents transforms the bathroom into a sophisticated sanctuary. Explore five standout pieces that bring modern opulence and high-end design to life, elevating your space with style and grace.
Mem by Dornbracht
This super-flat faucet’s Cyprum finish, a mix of 18-karat gold and copper, pairs well with dark stone counters. Launching in 2017, its vanity-top, Smart Water touch-control panel allows for ultra-precise adjustments of temperature to please choosy Goldilocks types. from $3240,
at Ginger’s
In-Out by Agape
Benedini Associati’s circular soaker, available in black Marquina or white Carrara marble, brings the bold elegance of black and gold design to your bathroom. Proportioned so perfectly that even an NBA-er will find it spacious, the 1.3-metre diameter offers ample room to stretch out, while the super-high walls provide ample back support. For a luxurious touch, it’s also available in white Exmar, a composite material that complements the sophisticated aesthetics of your space. Call for pricing, at Dom Interiors
Contemporary by Kohler
Finish your morning routine feeling as fully refreshed as modern royalty. A brushed-gold finish gives this otherwise understated, solid-brass rain head a dash of regal opulence. The brand’s Katalyst air-induction technology creates extra-large drops of water, while the nozzle’s dense spray pattern ensures ample coverage. $885, at Atlantis Bath Centre
Etchings by Cosentino
This terrazzo-like surface contains recovered shards of Cosentino’s ultra-thin Dekton material cast in the Spanish company’s quartz Silestone. The graphic countertop solution is available in the black-and-white version shown here, and in a trendy aqua colourway. From $43/ sq ft, at Cosentino Surfaces

Aquia by Toto
Add drama to your bathroom by opting for a toilet in statement-making noir. The dual-flush system on this skirted vitreous china throne saves water by offering a choice between two flush strengths. A soft-closing mechanism prevents the toilet seat from slamming shut. $1400, at Tapworks Kitchen & Bath
Originally published in Issue 4, 2016 as Bathrooms Look Book: Glam Lavatory.