Home Design Trends: Black & White Style

It's black & white: These two contrasting shades remain one of the most popular and enduring color combinations thanks to their adaptability to almost any decor style. Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate this timeless look into modern spaces.

A simple coat of ebony paint can turn a tired wooden staircase into a stunning entryway feature.

 

Checkered flooring adds a retro pop to this bright white country kitchen.

 

Classic Victorian lines can be modernized by adding black accents to existing crown moulding and adding contemporary furniture in neutral hues.

 

Chandelier and recessed lighting help brighten rooms that can sometimes feel closed in with dark paint colors and wall treatments.

 

This classic black and white loft decor is juxtaposed with an exposed brick wall, giving the room an urban edge.

 

Take the black and white motif outdoors with a whimsical porcelain plate installation and pillows in mix-and-match patterns.

 

Heavy obsidian drapes add a hint of the dramatic to this luxurious boudoir.

 

Natural materials such as the marble, stone, and wood in this impressive entry are joined together with painted black and white accents.

Photos courtesy of Bright Bold & Beautiful, Canadian Living, The Nest, Houzz,
The Decorista, Hunted Interior, Design Point of View, 435 Magazine