Your Home in Black and White

I am here to suggest that black and white colour schemes within the home are seriously underrated. This is probably something to do with most peoples associations with the two colours: think black, think depressing – think white, think sparse? But what about when you combine the two? The combination of black and white in interior design can create stunning and dramatic spaces in any home providing each colour is used cleverly.

If you are afraid of using black and white in your home then you can, of course, add some variety. Perhaps you can add areas of pink, yellow or even purple for flashes of colour around a room. It is important, however, to keep the black and white prominent so as to preserve the elegant effect so often achieved with this pairing.

There are several ways in which you can incorporate this elegant feel to your home using black and white no matter what kind of room it is you are making over. Small rooms, for example, are a great place to opt for this colour scheme. Perhaps you have a small bathroom in your home- a black marble counter with a white and some metallic fixtures would look amazing. The same can also be applied in your kitchen. You may also want to move the theme over to the dining table.

To create a striking table setting you will ideally need to acquire some black and white China. It can of course also be one or the other as you can include the other colour via other elements of your table decoration- table linen, place mats, napkins etc. You may also want to consider adding flashes of colour in this instance also. Perhaps have a black and white kitchen with fuchsia accessories? Well then continue this theme onto your dining table by adding a bright centre piece.

Too clinical for the bedroom? I don't think so. Black iron is very popular in interior design so any bed incorporating such into its design is definitely a winner. Crisp white bed linens with an added black and white bed skirt and pillows would then be a perfect combination for the decoration. Again, if you want to you can switch it up with coloured and/or metallic throw cushions which can be repeated throughout the room on love seats or cosy chairs. You can obviously add further black elements to a room with lamps and other such hardware (rugs, frame, tables trims etc.)

Obviously too much black can be a little oppressive but when carefully used there are many benefits. However, you will also be happy, any maybe surprised, to hear that the colour black is said to act as a cocoon and therefore creates a safe haven within a home which allows residents to forget their daily stresses and presses. So, a little black could lighten the load!