Dark Bathroom Ideas In a world of white cabinets and light subway tile is a smaller, more rebellious bathroom style. These bathrooms take a darker approach and can be described as elegant and high-end. In dark bathrooms you will often see black vanities, with bright white contrasting sinks. Plants can be used to add some color. Dark bathrooms don’t need to be poorly lit. Bright, LED lighting can highlight the beauty of darker wall colors and tiles. Dark bathrooms don’t need to be devoid of color. A dark backdrop is the perfect complement to brass or gold colored fixtures. Wood and natural colors thrive in dark bathrooms. They can provide a relaxing, elegant esthetic. Will you be trying a darker, bolder design for your next bathroom renovation?