Incorporating a Black and White Color Palette in Your Home

You can never go wrong with a black and white color palette, whether you choose to incorporate it in your kitchen, bathroom, living room or bedroom. It exudes sophistication and elegance and the striking combination can be used in anything from a vintage style bathroom to a contemporary kitchen. To achieve a balanced design with these two contrasting hues, keep these tips in mind:

Go bold with patterns
To achieve an eclectic, modern design in your home, you can consider introducing patterns like animal prints, stripes and graphic designs. These are all fun ways to bring the two colors into your space. You can paint the entire room black with white stripes, which can be playful and modern or start small by using graphic pillows, curtains or rugs to put the patterns on display.

Consider a third color
You can help your black-and-white design stand out even more by incorporating a third color as an accent. Opt for vibrant shades that won’t get lost in the room, such as aqua, coral, lime green or bright yellow, or even use metallics such as gold, silver, copper and rose gold. Introduce this third hue in small amounts by using accessories like wall art, pillows, lampshades, accent pillows and dinnerware.

Use various shades of black and white
Using a black-and-white design in your home doesn’t mean that you have to opt for the blackest of blacks and the whitest of whites. For a more subtle, understated look, you may want to choose a soft black or an off-white shade that creates a warm and welcoming ambiance – softer hues often work better in vintage interior designs. For example, you can combine a few shades of white or black in one room and still achieve a cohesive space.

Add cozy textures
To prevent your black-and-white color palette from being too harsh or overwhelming, you can warm up the space with plenty of cozy textures. In the bathroom, hang plush towels from the wall and use a snug bath mat on the floor. In the living room, fill the couch with smooth pillows and a fluffy rug. For the kitchen, cover up your table with an off-white cloth and soften window frames with drapes or curtains.

Incorporate glossy finishes
Attract visual interest by painting a few surfaces, like flooring or a countertop, in a glossy finish(or add even more bold texture by alternating high-gloss and matte paint finishes). You can also achieve this finish by installing smooth and shiny black faucets into your kitchen or bathroom. Black is an underrated hue for faucets, but it creates a striking focal point and makes a bold statement.

A Black and White color palette may seem simple and one-dimensional, but by using the right patterns and textures this color scheme is anything but boring.