I’m a builder and there’s a popular Facebook mum bathroom trend we hate – it’ll drive you crazy too
MANY people are loving black fixtures in their home - but experts have advised you steer clear in your bathroom.
The decor trend has been booming in popularity, with many people switching to black taps in sinks.
However, while they may make your home look Pinterest-worthy, professionals have said that they can create more of a hassle in homes than you may wish.
Not only can they be tricky to clean, but can also show unsightly fingerprints too.
The issue was raised on Facebook after a woman who admired the sleek black look asked for inspiration.
While many people were quick to offer up images of their own taps, toilets, showers and bathtubs, one person chimed in with her advice from a builder.
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She wrote: “Love black too but my builder told me to stay away unless I love cleaning.
“He said the fingerprints and smudges would drive me crazy. He did it in his place and regrets it now.”
One person had similar reservations on Reddit, saying: “'I love the look of black fixtures.
“Yesterday I was told by a salesperson to avoid them because they aren't very durable and look terrible over time.”
Meanwhile, professional cleaner Kate Croukamp previously gave her views on why the black feature trend should be avoided.
She claimed that black taps and sinks are a “terrible” idea due to the potential for calcium build up.
Kate explained: “They look amazing but they're a nightmare to clean and every single finger and mark can be seen.”
She said they are especially hard if you have kids, as food stains and fingerprints tend to linger on black fittings.
She also advised against glass shutter windows, vertical blinds, trench drains and mirrored splashbacks.
According to B&Q, black taps were predicted to be a top trend this year.
B&Q's top bathroom trends for 2024
B&Q shared the up to date colours, fixtures and layouts that they think will define bathrooms in 2024...
- Dark green bathrooms
- Bathroom plants
- Calming blue bathrooms
- Luxurious accessories
- Zoned bathrooms (created using tiles)
- Bath-less bathroom
- Black bathroom taps
- Statement tiled wall
- Shower wall panels
Source: B&Q
They wrote: “Black bathroom taps have been increasing in popularity in the past few years and this is only going to increase further through 2024.
“Black bathroom taps and showers deliver a striking contrast to the white of basins and shower trays.
“They're ideal for anyone looking to move away from traditional chrome fixtures and will look great against a wide variety of different bathroom colours, from darker greys and greens, to white and light blue.”