Black and White Pearls

Could this be the perfect colour combination?

Image 1 - Douglas Friedman Image 2 - Jonn Coolidge Image 3 - Unknown Image 4 - Lloyd Ralphs Design Image 5 - 1st Option Image 6 - Doryn Wallach

Black and White Beauty

Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms ..... it doesn't matter which room you choose, black and white always looks fresh and fabulous.

Love .... Black and White Bits + Pieces

White Living Rooms

When you think about it, white would seem like a boring
color to have as a background color. Track homes and
new homes always come standard with white walls. But
using textures, shapes and accent colors - white can be a
wonderful color to be the base of your design.

This post focuses on living rooms that have White
as a background or the main color of the room.
There's something to be said for a monochromatic
color scheme. By using different shades of the same
color, a monochromatic room can be quite dramatic.

Who doesn't like a little zebra in their living room?

Otherwise, one can never ever go
wrong with black and white.

Using plastic or lucite pieces with white also
works quite well since it is devoid of color.

This is a more neutral room with beiges,
greys and a little bit of red accent color.

Having white as a background is a great way to throw in
colorful accessories. Tired of the color? Just swap in

new pillows, drapes or accent pieces.

With everything white except for the sofa,
the green sofa really pops in the room.

Silver or grey is also a wonderful
neutral color to pair with white.

I thought this was such an interesting living room.
It has rococo features on the ceiling with a decidedly
rustic looking chandelier. It totally works though.

At Home with White

If you love white in your home, Atlanta
Bartlett has a great book called "At Home
With White" that you should check out.

Photos from Living Etc.

Black Walls...Black Rooms...Punk, Goth or Glam with an Edge?

A couple years ago, I started getting into black walls and

black rooms...I even painted my guest bathroom black.
This was after I lost the battle at home to paint the guest
bedroom black. Granted, it's not the usual color to paint
a bedroom or any room for that matter - but black as a
room color can definitely work. Take the above room for
instance, who would ever think of pairing this ornate bed
with black lacquered walls? But it works and to me it's
glam and chic with an edge.

Here's a room where the black bed frame blends into the
black walls and ceiling. It's actually pretty neat. Even the
bench, rug and door frame is painted black. The gray flooring
and white bedding give some contrast to an otherwise very
black room.

This room is painted all black except for the window frames.
The white desk and white bed linens help temper this space.

Black textured wallpaper on one wall can make quite a
statement without painting the entire room black.

Black and bright yellow. You can also pair black with
other bright colors where it can really make a color pop.

Metallics will always look good against black.

This is Jennifer's bedroom (Made by Girl). She makes
fantastic stationary and we share a common penchant
for the union jack. Isn't her bedroom cool?

This kitchen is from Domino magazine. I don't know
about you but I don't see many kitchen walls and ceilings
painted black - but this really seems to work. Painting
kitchen walls and cabinets with chalkboard paint has also
been popular lately. You can achieve a similar affect with it
and have the benefit of being able to use the wall as a
chalkboard - pretty nifty if you ask me.

Black can make instantly create the "cool" factor
in any room. It can also make a room feel cozy
like this great lounging space where the wall
disappears into the ceiling.

Sky blue with black and white - black
and be a great neutral color.

This photo by Ted Yearwood showcases
an all black bathroom - even the door
is black.

The black marble and crystal scones in this
bathroom really make for a swanky and high
end bathroom. Can't forget the lacquered walls
for some shine and glam.

I just love how smooth and shiny the black
walls are in this bathroom. The single yellow
chair in this room really creates visual interest.

My Favorite and My Best has a great post on the

black rooms and walls in her home. Definitely

check it out.

What do you think of painting a room black?
Would you dare?

A big thank you to Terri Sapienza for featuring

this post in the Washington Post Home section.

Black, White and Gray ~ High Drama

Black and White has always been an infallible

design and color combination. It's always made

for high drama when juxtaposed together.

This entrance is so cool with the jet black walls,

white stair railings and shiny black flooring.

Talk about dramatic and making an entrance!

Not the entire house is purely black and white

although the same kind of drama does flow through

house. The ornate wardrobe really makes the drama

in this room.

Black and white in this room is used for the accents rather

than the main colors. Shades of gray and white are used

instead.

Shelves in the black and white living room.

I love the pop of color from the art piece in

the dining room.

The office adds in dark chocolate brown

for the floors. Never quite seen chocolate

used with gray. It's an interesting combination.

The cowhide covered chair really makes

a statement in the living space.

Hello Shaggy rug :) Looks really soft.

The writing on the walls are a lot of fun.

The unexpedted chandelier is a brilliant stroke in this
very modern black and white kitchen.



A peek into the backyard that has a lovely
dining space for outdoor dinners and living.



Hope this post has provided more inspiration
for all of you black and white lovers out there.

For more black and white inspiration, check out
these past posts of mine:

A Modern Goth Design Hotel in NYC ~ The Night Hotel

A Study in Black and White ~ One Designer's Home


All photos from House & Garden Australia.