By now everybody knows that it is fairly simple and cheap to change up the look of a space by changing out throw pillow covers, a lamp or two, artwork along with a rug. However, to pull this off you want a foundation that is versatile. Using black and white as a foundation makes these switch-ups really simple and can be visually striking. Get ideas on how to do this by these five houses that use black and white as a starting point.
LDa Interiors & Architecture
1. An home in Massachusetts. Upon entering this stunning oceanside home north of Boston, one immediately knows that LDA Architecture and Interiors hasn’t designed a typical beach home.
LDa Interiors & Architecture
This equilibrium of the two colors even retains an TV looking glossy.
LDa Interiors & Architecture
Not all the rooms are white with black accents; others, such as this kitchen, allow black dominate and attract big drama.
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Stephanie Sabbe
2. A daring Manhattan apartment. Interior designer Stephanie Sabbe made a wowing look by using black, white and shades in between (for example, the light grey sofa). This complex home begins with a strong black and white chevron rug on the floor, and picture touches abound in the floor up to the ceiling.
Stephanie Sabbe
Another black and white rug creates continuity between the rooms; this time it’s left in a zebra print. Electric orange dazzles as part of this palette, while boldly coloured prints are anchored by black and white framing. Any of the artwork’s colors would work on the dining chair slipcovers.
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Stephanie Sabbe
Out on the terrace, black woven furniture may take on a bevy of bold hues and geometric prints.
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Susan Duane
3. A nation charmer in western New York. Susan Duane, blogger of Hometown Girl, has maintained the traditional look of her classic home through major renovations. Using black and white brings a traditional look.
Turquoise chairs stick out on the otherwise only black and white screened-in porch.
Susan Duane
White and black tiles on the floor and a traditional floral print on the walls and windows provide this bathroom a classic feel.
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SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
4. A Shelter Island cottage. For this enchanting cottage on Shelter Island, New York, Steve Schappacher and Rhea White chose a common beachy farmhouse aesthetic and changed it up by making it in black and white.
SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
Maintaining a strict color palette ties with an eclectic mix of seating and decorating styles.
SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
Paint provides the cottage kitchen with an ever-changing background.
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Vanessa De Vargas
5. A modern box at Venice Beach. In this modern home, interior designer Vanessa De Vargas conveys substantial black and white pieces throughout the home, frequently in chevron designs. This gave her the freedom to blend in shots of bold color in every room while keeping a cohesive look throughout the whole first floor.
Vanessa De Vargas
The black and white bits in the area work nicely with chrome and glass. An ornate gold mirror along with a natural fiber rug keep things from becoming too matchy-matchy and warm up the otherwise stark colour.
Vanessa De Vargas
Pops of yellow add cheer to the breakfast nook that is white and black.
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