Black and white is a timeless classic. From movies, to pictures, from fashion, to interior design, the combination never goes out of style. Even with all the colour tools at our disposal, black and white always takes things a notch higher – be it photographs or interiors. It is undeniable that the black and white colour palette gives an air of sophistication to any medium it is applied to.
Black and white is everything at once – it is vintage, it is classic, it is pedestrian, it is unique! It is very easy to build up from black and white, which is why it is one of the most preferred colour palettes across the globe. With the right furniture, fixtures, accessories, and art pieces, each black and white look can be customised to create the ambience of your dreams.
Using a black and white colour scheme doesn’t mean that your space needs to be an exact replica of the tried and tested designs. You can add small touches that are unique to you, in order to personalise the space and make it feel truly yours.
Bring In The Whimsy With Yellow
While opting for a black and white design for your space, you do not need to give up on adding a whimsical touch to your space. Rather, an addition of colour will only help create a greater impact in contrast with the black and white and help you add a personal touch to your space. Yellow is one such colour that can be used to add a whimsical touch to your space. Sometimes a simple piece of brightly coloured furniture such as the yellow chair in the above image, or wall tiles like, GFT SPH Frames Yellow, can have a big impact on the space. Light fixtures, art pieces, furniture pieces, and table decoration can be used to inject colour into the space effortlessly. A single colour repeated throughout the room gives the space a bold look. The possibilities of using yellow are endless, all you need to do is put your thinking cap on!
Add Some Warmth With Brown
If you do not want your space to have an overly sleek or modern look, you can soften the crisp black and white look of your space with shades of tan or brown. A natural wood table, a small wooden stool, or a simple cane basket can be placed in the room to give the space a warm feel. Even natural elements such as house plants, soft linen, or warm wood floors can add life to the space and tone down the severity that often comes with the black and white look. You can also use brown paints, or tiles with hints of brown, such as ODG Stapo Royal DK, to subtly soften the overall look of the space.
Bring Your Space To Life With A Touch Of Gold
Give your space a regal feel by adding a touch of gold to your black and white space. Whether you give the gold look a subtle nod by incorporating into your tiles or paints or by adding gilded fixtures, such as the gold light fixture in the image, the addition of gold will add a glamorous touch to your already high impact space. Adding a black ceiling can give your space a dramatic look that is further accentuated by the gold fixtures.
Naturally Transition With Grey
This classic combination can give your space a bold look. The palette has a high contrast and creates a surprisingly pleasant juxtaposition between the two colours. The dark floors, paired with the light furniture and curtains gives the space a contemporary feel. For a subtler contrast you can opt to add more white and less black to your space if it pleases you. Unlike gold fixtures that often demand attention, the silver fixtures used in this image blend in seamlessly with the colour scheme and do not take you away from the bold black and white look. The subtle addition of the plants helps elevate the look of the entire space.
Quirky Bed Linen For An Eye Pleasing Effect
Bedrooms are often vibrant and bright, a classy black and white colour scheme can give your space a contemporary edge. Adding a monochromatic look to the bedroom can be difficult, but one of the easiest ways to inject this colour scheme into your space is by using bed linen and upholstery. Mix and match together different patterns to give the space added textural depth. The polka dots, stripes, and free flow designs in the black and white scheme gives the space a classy, yet fun look. A dark accent wall can also help emphasise the colour scheme, without overpowering the space.
Add Black And White To Your Space In Small Doses
If you are not in the mood for a total overhaul of your space, but want to add a black and white touch to your space, you can use small monochromatic elements or accessories. A well placed rug or some throw pillows can go a long way in elevating the look of the space. Even accessories, such as lamps, or clocks and even black or white furniture pieces can be used to add the black and white trend to your living room.
The impact and look of your black and white space depends on the small touches you add to personalise your space. The unique touches that you add to your space will help create a space that is uniquely yours. While designing your space keep in mind the texture and patterns of your tiles, the print of your rugs, the finish of your furniture, the feel of your upholstery, and the overall look you are trying to create by bringing all these different design elements together in a single space.
Remember, you are building up from a classic combination – you can do no wrong!
