10 Black And White Living Room Décor

White interior environments are very fresh, light and versatile. They can be frequently updated by adding a color or by changing pieces of art or accessories. There are infinite white color combinations that work, but one combination that never fails is black and white. It is extremely daring and dramatic, possessing an authoritative power. Black and white interior design theme was trendy in Art Deco style period. Although it was most popular during the 1920s all through the 1930s, black and white interiors are timeless.

Here’s 10 samples of black and white living rooms that demonstrate good and bad choices.

1. Harmony-infusing Colour Palette

Harmony-infusing Color Palette

This contemporary living area has a lot of elements, most of which are white, black or red. The color palette is primary and classic despite the eclectic nature of the space, the fact that reduces the confusion and distracts the viewer from the number of chairs.

2. Dramatic Black

Dramatic and sophisticated living room

At first sight, this living room seems very dark. Yet, due to the tall windows that allow natural light in and the white chiffon curtains, the living rooms becomes a really comfortable place to be in. The black reflective surfaces of the TV unit and the coffee table help duplicate light. The final result is a dramatic and sophisticated living room.

3. Safe Black and White Selection

Black furniture in a white background

Black furniture in a white background is the safest form of interior white-black combination. The powerful impact remains intact without risking wrong choices.

4. Elegant Black and White Living Room

 

Elegant living room decor

This elegant living room is so appealing and inviting. The black and white patterns add an interesting touch to the plain upholstery.

5. Black Wall Paint

 

Charming bold black wall paint

The charming bold black wall paint is calmed down by the white skirting and ceiling trim.

6. Gold Yellow Accents to the Black and White Interior

Black and white double-height living area

The black and white color theme adds to the grandeur of the double-height living area. Gold yellow accent pieces break the monotony in an elegant non-dominating manner.

7. Over-daring Living Room

Elegant black and white space

This contemporary living room is very eclectic due to the many opposing design styles present. The selection of furniture and accessories is over-daring and at times unsuccessful. This selection does not give justice to the elegant black and white space.

8. Nonstriking Harmony

Black and white space

The black and white space is furnished with beige, grey, yellow pastel and other colors. The harmony is present indeed, but this interior cannot be categorized under black and white for one missing characteristic: confidence.

9. Soft Contrast

Transitional living room

The color palette in this living room includes white, ivory, beige, brown and black hues. The hues between white and black ease the sharpness and soften the contrast.

10. Bold Black and White Living Room

Bold black and white living room decor

This is the same living room as that in #6. Here we can see another perspective of the space. The black-white theme demonstrates confidence through the large bold black and white painting, the charcoal black three-seater sofas, and the patterned fabric.

While many design trends come and go, black and white interior theme has stood the test of time. Do not be afraid of the sharp contrast; if treated the right way it will give your space the perfect balance and harmony.