Color Palette: 5 Rules of Black & White Decorating – A Study In Design Contrast

High impact, timeless style and beauty that’s black and white decorating at it’s best.

I love the drama of a black and white color story.   It’s simple, memorable and a timeless classic.

You can get high impact in any room using black and white with a few never fail tricks of the trade I’d like to show you.

You just might find yourself falling in love with black & white forever.

 

Black & White Rule #1 – Play with Scale

Think a lot of one color, a little of the other

Large and small black & white patterns – Marie Claire Masion Brit

Black & white – Thibaut wallpaper

White with black accents on balcony by Christina Hamoui

Black & White Rule #2 – Go Bold with Stripes 

Using stripes in fabric, on floor or walls makes a big difference

Black & white doors – Jean Louis Denoit

Black & White striped bedroom –  Christina Hamoui

Rule #3 – Balance Patterns

These black & white patterns balance each other in bold dramatic layers of color.

The body paint in deep contrast echoes the same effect.

Simplicity is Beautiful – Rule #4 use 80/20 color mix

White closet with minimalist black accents.

A dramatic foyer of black walls with graphic patterned floor.

Diamond shaped black & white gown by Gareth Pugh

 Rule #5 – Have Fun, Take a bold risk in a small space

Black & White IS a statement maker so make a statement.

Bathroom by Benjamin Vandiver with Kelly Wearstler wallpaper

Use black and white wall art to liven up your space, especially if you have white walls.

Are you beginning to love black & white yet, like me?

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Until next time …