Stonebreaker Builders & RemodelersTraditional Bathroom, Tampa

9. Go black and white. This bold color combo makes a stylish statement when expressed in stripes and circles. Wide stripes on the walls and tiny circles on the floor are visually appealing without seeming too busy. It’s a classic look for smaller spaces like a guest bath.

By no means must you seek out expensive, fancy fixtures for your bathroom. This charming fixture could have easily been scouted at a local vintage shop, and it adds just the eclectic complement to this simply styled sink and mirror.

Another creative way to use black paint is by painting stripes. This hallway feels as though it's been expensively wallpapered, when you can really create this look with a little paint, a steady arm and some patience. Many home improvement stores sell laser levels that project a line on your wall to create guides for painting.

A small bathroom gets an infusion of loud personality with thick alternating black and white stripes. Standard white fixtures and black-and-white tiles floors recede to let the stripes make the statement.

Consider a three-hole faucet design for free-standing sink. You may think it will take up too much space, but the scale of this design is actually complementary to the narrow sink basin. Pair it with an oval mirror and chic light fixture to top the off the look with a hint of elegance. More: Browse bathroom faucets Bathroom design inspiration

Raise the ceiling and a few eyebrows with a bold graphic stripe. A simple scheme of black and white brings big drama to this small bath. The stripes give the illusion of more height, while the feature wall adds interest and style.

The high contrast pairing of black and white stripes creates dynamic visual interest in a powder room.

#3...plain white tile floor.....black stripe, black controls and door knob