A black and white interior is both classic and modern. But what do you need to consider when decorating in black and white, and how do you best implement this style in your own four walls?
Black is often perceived as cold and gloomy and therefore less suitable for interior design. However, when paired with white, black is a very popular color combination that makes your home look elegant, timeless, modern and minimalist.
All rooms can be decorated in black and white. We have put together some ideas on how to make the most of the contrast between light and dark in different rooms.
Living Room: Light Base and Black Accents
A black and white interior in the living room is easy to implement and gives a great effect. It is best to start with light furniture and a light wall color. Add a black armchair or side table, black metal furniture or black and white patterned wallpaper to give your living room a stylish and modern look.
The color scheme can be further enhanced with appropriate decor: Black and white photos in black frames, blankets, pillows and rugs in black or with black and white patterns are ideal.
Adding another color as an accent creates a great contrast and loosens the room up a bit. Red, for example, goes well with black and white and makes the room dynamic and passionate. Be careful not to overdo it, though, because red is the color of love, but it's also the color of danger and anger. Individual accents such as a lamp with a red shade or red throw pillows will suffice.
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Bedroom: Black as a contrasting Color
Contrary to what is often assumed, the combination is also suitable for the bedroom in black and white . Here, too, it is best to choose white as a light base and black as a contrasting colour, which finds its way into the bedroom in the form of cushions, blankets and other decorative items. A clothes rail in black is also ideal for creating a simple but beautiful contrast between the two colors and at the same time adding a touch of industrial style to your bedroom.
If needed, you can tone down the black and white look with accessories in grey.
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Kitchen: Light Tiles, black Kitchen Fronts
In the kitchen, there is definitely more possible for a black and white interior than the popular checkerboard tiles on the floor. How about, for example, a kitchen with black fronts, plus light-colored tiles and a light-colored seating area. The black and white look is complemented by striped tea towels and potholders in black and white. The result is a modern, elegant kitchen.
Of course, the black and white combination can also be used the other way around: light kitchen fronts on a dark floor also ensure a modern and tasteful look.
If you want something more, you can also go straight for a dark wall color, because black or other dark tones as wall colors are trendy. However, you should ensure that the proportions of light and dark are consistent so that the kitchen does not appear cool and dark.
White Tiles and black Furniture - Minimalism in the Bathroom
The black-and-white look can be quickly implemented in a white-tiled bathroom: Black bathroom furniture, a black-painted wall or fittings in black, which come across as surprising and new, make the bathroom appear minimalist and modern. A black ceramic washbasin looks particularly glamorous.
Black tiles, on the other hand, look timelessly elegant and can be easily combined with white bathroom furniture such as a white towel rail .
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More Tips for a Black and White Interior
- Black and white can be combined well with warm wood tones, light and reddish types of wood go particularly well
- Accents in silver and gold make the room appear particularly elegant. Lamps in gold or silver or a gold or silver vase are suitable here. However, too much gold looks pretentious.
- Stainless steel is also a perfect addition to a black and white interior.
- Black and white furnishings go well with clear lines and geometric shapes, as do ornate pieces of furniture that radiate romance.
- An interior in black and white is suitable for the implementation of different furnishing styles such as the country house style or the Scandinavian style. For example, country kitchens do not always have to be white, there are also kitchens with black fronts.
- White high-gloss furniture in front of a black wall looks particularly elegant.
- Also A narrow hallway can be quickly transformed into an elegant and modern entrance area with white walls, black hallway furniture, a black wardrobe and other accessories.
A black and white Interior Design is timeless and offers variety
If you opt for a black and white interior, you are opting for a modern and elegant look that does not have to give up your individual preferences. Your favorite color can loosen up the room as a colorful accent and different furnishing styles can also be implemented with black and white furnishings.
