Let’s talk decorating today!
One thing I’ve really enjoyed is seeing black and white used with much success around blogland. It’s fun to infuse a space with a little black and white and I’ve done some of that at my house. Black and white adds such a fresh energy to a space. Take a look at these photos and you’ll see what I mean. I don’t recommend living entirely with black and white, but adding a jolt of it is very fun and fresh.
Style Me Pretty’s Livings editor, Jacquelyn Clark’s beautiful office space with this graphic black and white wall is just lovely. A perfect accent with the wall that slightly juts out, I love this treatment.
I featured Jennifer’s home, Dimples and Tangles, earlier on my Feature Friday series, but I love how effectively she uses black and white accents around her house, specifically this Ikea rug that really makes a statement in the foyer.
This graphic and bold black and white zebra wall paper from designer Megan Winters and featured on Mix and Chic, makes a stylish statement in this hallway at the top of the stairs. I love unexpected surprises like this!
Love how black and white really accents bright colors too. This punchy pink chair featured at Homey Oh My, shows the power of color along with black and white. Everything in this pic looks happy.
I love this punch of black and white from Brittany Makes nursery. The throw, the rug and a peek at the bedding brings in that graphic black and white so well.
Here’s another bold move in a beautiful bathroom from Houzz. Black and white stripes on the wall of the toilet room add a nice contrast to the hot pink walls of the adjacent room. Glamorous for sure!
From Decorating Our Small Space, this teen girls room is pretty in aqua and that damask black and white throw adds just the right touch at the foot of the bed.
This stylish kitchen from BHG shows just how much a punchy rug can make an impact on an otherwise mostly neutral space.
I love how Kristin from The Hunted Interior uses black and white accents so well. Love this green chest with that cute French chair in black and white fabric along with the bold black and white pillow. Love! the great thing about black and white, it can be mixed with any color and work.
Black and white is not just for indoors! Look how Kristin made over their back yard using lots of black and white accents. It’s gorgeous! How about those plates hanging on the shed wall?
I’ve got my own little love affair going with black and white too and added it to my den in this houndstooth rug and the graphic black and white pillow from Homegoods.
I love wearing black and white in my wardrobe, so it’s only natural that I might like to decorate with it too.
What do you think of black and white in home decor?
Ah, I LOVE of these photos. Black and white is my most favorite color combo. I love the contrast and modern touch this combo adds to every room. Thanks for sharing Rhoda!
I absolutely love black and white. It’s classic timeless and looks oh so FRESH! Great post.
Black and white is at the base of my home so I say, LOVE IT!! I have always had a touch of black and white in my home I add cobalt, and green to the mix and sometimes a watermelon pink for fun. Going to try a pop of yellow in the future. As far as my wardrobe black and white is a staple and I am almost ashamed at how many striped shirts I have. So YES I love it!!
You’re so right Rhoda, black and white never go out of style and goes with everything. I love the examples you found as well as your cozy den, by the way I want your pink chair!
Love your new pillow! I’ve always loved at least one piece of black + white in a room!
Oh, what a nice surprise, Rhoda! Thank you so much! I haven’t seen that darling photo of your den, I’m loving every bit! That color combo is so, so good. Hope you had a great weekend!
Great post! Black & white is always right 🙂 Thank you for including my nursery!
I love it! I decorated my dining room with it, stenciling the walls black and white and adding a fresh green for an accent.
This is a ‘funny’ moment: I know many of your readers recall “Home Interiors” parties (so much fun). My favorite party rep. always made the comment, “A touch of black in EVERY room is always right!” We were all slaves to the protocols and ‘wall arrangements’ of HI. 🙂
Becky, I totally remember Home Interiors. Not my favorite from the past, but they had their place back then.
yes, Rhoda I sort of roll my eyes (at myself) when I think about some of the decor I used in my home back then. The internet and HGTV changed up things a lot! Thanks for your blog!
Some really beautiful examples of using black and white…
Ooh la la the black and white striped bathroom is so chic!! Love this classic color cobo!
xo. Leslie
Segreto Finishes
Love those dogs in your bookcase! I have some very similar ones I bought at Marshalls in the 1980s.
Thanks, Kristen, I found those dogs at an estate sale in Birmingham. Love them too!
Have always loved black and white and use it quite often. I also love that coral chair in your den and think that some black hardware on your built-ins would add weight to the lower portion of your wallunit. Thanks for sharing.
Love black and white….always have. Thanks for sharing
I love black and white. My guest room is black and white toile. And, I am thinking of redoing my guest bath in black and white as well. Thanks for sharing your style in decorating and attire!
I definitely love black and white in décor. And the bolder the better for me! I have recommended the scheme to several couples just starting out on a tight budget and every one of them loved the results. After all, what accent color doesn’t go with black and white? And the accent color can be changed seasonally or for holidays and special occasions: red for Christmas, yellow for Easter, orange for Fall, pink for a girl’s birthday and blue for a boy’s, spring green for Spring, of course. And this can all be finessed because of the many shades of all the colors. I LOVE color! Especially when it’s paired with black & white!
Rhoda,
Love your interesting blog. Why do these annoying pop up ads keep happening lately? I’ll have to give you up if they keep on
HI, Leila, I am not supposed to have popups, so sorry it is happening for you. It doesn’t happen for me.
Hi, Rhoda! I love your blog and have followed you for years. But I agree with Leila. I have wondered many times if you are aware just how many pop up ads come up while reading your posts. You just get one closed and another pops up! I hang in there though because I so enjoy your blog!
Judy, I’ve alerted the guy who handles my advertising, because I’m not supposed to be signed up for pop-ups. I am trying to get rid of them! Thanks for telling me.