Black and white can mean many things to many people. The silver screen days of Hollywood were created in black and white. Piano keys come in black and white. And now, you can use these two contrasting colors to make a very interesting decor for your home or business.
A black and white floor is a good place to start decorating with black and white. The best choice would be beautiful black marble set off with tall white baseboard moldings. If that’s not within your budget, try white ceramic tiles with a black border, vinyl tiles laid in alternating black and white squares, or a painted black floor with white border stencils or white with black stencils.
Walls painted stark white or a soft, ivory white serve as a perfect background for framed photographs, prints, and other artwork. Choose dark wood or painted black frames. Select stark black and white matting for your artwork or add a punch of color with red, gold, or black mats.
A small room is a great place to choose to use black and white as the main color scheme. A powder room or small bathroom looks elegant with a black marble counter top, white sink, and shiny gold accessories and fixtures. Trim lush terry towels with black ribbon or braid for a custom look without much work.
When shopping for fabrics, keep an eye out for colorful prints or plaids with touches of black. Then add more black to the room with lamps, table trims, frames and mats, pillows, and door and hardware.
Add drama and sophistication to any room in your house. Use black and white alone or with other accent colors to create a style that’s classic and simple.
