It's hard to surpass the graphic impact of black and white; we especially like it in the bath.

Above: A rigorously minimalist bath at the Amansara resort in Cambodia, photographed by Richard Powers.

Above: A bath in New York for a nightlife impresario by Front Studio.

Above: A noirish bath from New Zealand architect Tim Dorrington.

Above: A master bath in a villa in France by UK designer Kate Hume.

Above: Circles and squares from UK-based Studio OHM.

Above: A master bath in a Paris apartment; from the portfolio of photographer Guy Bouchet.

Above: A black and white bath from Purple Area.