How Decorate with a Black-and-White Theme

If you cant find any colors that seem to work in a room and youve always been attracted to the contrast of a black-and-white style, then consider a black-and-white color scheme. A black-and-white style will fit a number of dcors, including contemporary and French country. Traditionally, people tend to consider the colors black and white limiting when it comes to dcor. But there are many different ideas that can be implemented when decorating a room with a black-and-white theme.

Keep the Walls Light
Black walls are usually not the best choice for a black-and-white style. You want to keep the walls light, perhaps with a white or soft ivory color. If y oure planning on hanging black shelves or pieces of art on the walls, a light color will provide the perfect backdrop. If you want your walls to have a little more contrast, then perhaps trying painting your crown molding and trim black instead.

Add Patterns to the Black-and-White Room
You want to be sure your black-and-white dcor doesnt end up looking boring. A good way to avoid this is to add patterns to the room. Patterns might range anywhere from stripes and checks to paisleys and toiles. For those who are really daring, you might even include animal prints such as zebra in the design.

Try a couch or chair with a black-and-white pattern in your living or family room.

A black-and-white-patterned comforter is a great way to add interest to the bedroom.

For a black-and-white kitchen or dining room, you might want to consider patterned window treatments or fabric on the chairs.

Other accessories such as black-and-white-patterned blankets, towels, pillows, and wallpaper borders will also make an interesting addition to the room.

You can also add interest to a room with black-and-white-patterned towels, pillows, blankets, and wallpaper borders.

Change It Up with the Seasons
If you love to vary your dcor according to the different seasons, a black-and-white theme can provide a great background for all types of seasonal decorating. You can choose to add smaller seasonal accessories, such as knickknacks, candles, and vases. You might also rotate larger items, such as an area rug on the floor, a blanket thrown on the back or a couch, or pieces of artwork hung on the wall.

Over the holidays, red decorations go great with a black-and-white color scheme.

For the fall season, simply add orange elements to the room for an instant autumnal feel.

In the spring and summer months, you can lighten things up a bit by adding in accents such as turquoise or yellow.

It doesnt have to be difficult or expensive to decorate a room in a black-and-white style. You should easily be able to find pieces that fit perfectly into the black-and-white color scheme and yet also match your specific style. Its also not necessary to strictly stick to the black-and-white theme. With a hint of color strategically placed here and there, you can quickly add some personality to the room. By adding your own style and flair to your black-and-white dcor, you can create a room that feels like your own.

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