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Light it right:

Lighting is the key to pulling off a black bathroom. A poorly lit powder can make guests feel uncomfortable, but as long as there's ample lighting, they'll never feel like they've stepped into a cave.

Overhead lights and wall sconces are especially important if the surfaces you've chosen are matte or nonreflective, say DeMorrow.

Plymale suggests bulbs with a warm glow in a black bath so as not to create stark shadows.