A black-and-white colour scheme creates a crisp and clean modern vibe in this living space. Photos: Handout/TNS
Look inside nearly any interior design publication and you will see the colour black in virtually every room. What you will also see is a prominent use of the combination of black and white. They are powerful colours on their own, but they can make a bold statement together.
Black and white are great colours for a mix of light and dark. The contrast can have an especially big impact in modern spaces, as well as those in which you may desire a bit more formality, such as living rooms and dining rooms.
Here are some more tips to incorporate the powerful colour combo into your space:
Black-and-white abstract art helps to set the tone for a black-and-white ‘moment’ in a master bedroom.
1. Artwork is a great way to introduce or tie various colours together within a space.
2. Area rugs come in different shapes, sizes and various colour combinations that can help you introduce black and white into your home.
3. Accessories, from toss pillows to decorative items and even coffee table books, can offer creative ways to tie black and white together.
4. Colour mapping is a design technique you can use to repeat or “map” the colours throughout a room so the space feels and looks more cohesive.
5. Black is a power colour you shouldn’t be afraid to use. Use it as an accent colour for a wall, base colour in a room in the form of an area rug, or the colour for your primary furniture pieces. – Tribune News Service
A black-and-white colour scheme creates a crisp and clean modern vibe in this living space. Photos: Handout/TNS
Entry spaces and foyers can allow for an introduction of a black-and-white colour story.
The repetition of black and white from the dining table and chairs to the artwork helps create a cohesive colour scheme.
Black-and-white abstract art helps to set the tone for a black-and-white ‘moment’ in a master bedroom.
