Black furniture including a black bed and night tables creates a feeling of luxury in this bedroom. Photos courtesy Design Recipes/TNS
10 Tips for using Black and White
By Cathy Hobbs
Tribune News Service
A black side chair complements blackand-white artwork, as well as a blackand-white toss pillow.
Black and white are not only versatile colors, but combined can create a luxurious yet neutral color palette. Considered classic and timeless, a black-and-white color combination can allow the freedom to change looks simply through the use of accent colors. Introducing black and white into an existing room or infusing black and white into a previously design space can be achieved in many ways. Here are some top tips. 1. Consider black and or white for some of your primary or main furniture selections such as sofas, beds and side tables. Black can especially bring a luxurious feel. 2. Add black and/or white through the use of artwork. 3. Don’t be afraid to paint an accent wall using colors such as black or dark charcoal. These colors pair especially well with certain species of wood, such as ash or walnut. 4. Mix both black and white as well as black/white selections in the same space. This will help create a sense of cohesiveness.
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