Design Features
To maintain color balance, take into account certain rules:
- White shade visually increases a small space, while black tones, on the contrary, conceal the area.
- If one of the colors dominates in the room, the interior will become monochrome and will not look heterogeneous.
- A moderate amount of prints, patterns and geometry will make the design more calm and holistic.
- Competent artificial and natural lighting will give the black color a less gloomy look.
- From the point of view of Feng Shui, it is believed that black tones – yin, should not prevail over white shades – yang.
- Gray, brown and beige colors that are closer in tone help to balance the black and white design. Bright yellow, red or orange colors are used to create a cozy and warm atmosphere.
Furniture
Against the background of light walls, a black furniture set looks especially attractive. With this design, you can give the beautiful curves of the sofa, armchairs and bed a more distinct and graphic look.
The photo shows black and white furniture in the design of a spacious bedroom.
White furniture will be an excellent addition to dark wall surfaces, which will be a bright accent of the room. With properly designed lighting, this contrast looks especially advantageous in the evening.
The photo shows a bedroom in black and white tones, decorated with a floating bed with lighting.
Designs with interesting details will perfectly fit into a black and white bedroom, for example, in the form of a high headboard with rhinestones, a wardrobe and bedside tables with gilded fittings, becoming a real highlight of the surrounding space.
The photo shows a modern bedroom with a black wardrobe with a glossy facade.
Finishing options
The classic solution for the floor is to use dark or light parquet, as well as carpet, which, due to its soft texture, noticeably smooths out the slightly rough black and white contrast. The surface covered with plain or patterned tiles in matte or glossy finish looks very interesting. Expensive marble finishing is considered quite relevant for a black and white interior.
Wallpaper, stretch ceilings, plasterboard structures or plaster with decoration in the form of stucco decor, which gives the atmosphere exquisite notes and elegance, become universal ceiling cladding. A mirror ceiling will effectively complement the bedroom.
The photo shows a floor covered with light carpet in the interior of a black and white bedroom in the attic.
The surface of the walls in a black and white room is covered with high-quality decorative plaster, stone, brick, photo wallpaper or wallpaper with a relief texture.
You can make the room more decorative by using stylish paneled doors with inserts made of wood, glass, MDF and other materials.
The photo shows a black and white bedroom with a wall decorated with photo wallpaper.
Textiles
Bedroom curtains should not be contrasting. It is better to choose a light, translucent, openwork tulle for window decoration, which will be combined with dark curtains made of heavier fabric.
Black and white textiles have a rich texture. The pillows and curtains can be made of velvet or silk, the blanket and bed linen of satin, and the canopy of shimmering lurex. Furniture upholstery can be made of genuine leather, artificial leather or textile.
The photo shows a window in the bedroom, decorated with translucent curtains with black and white drapes.
Elements complemented by wide stripes, checks or abstract patterns will create a magnificent accent in the room. In a contrasting room, create juicy inclusions using bedspreads and blankets in red, orange, turquoise, blue or purple tones. A high-pile carpet will look great in a black and white design.
The photo shows a black and white bedroom with a bed decorated with purple textiles.
Decor and lighting
If there are a lot of black shades in the room, then use the highest quality lighting. In a room with low ceilings, it is not recommended to install large hanging chandeliers that visually clutter and reduce the space.
The photo shows a bedroom interior with a black and white floor painting.
In addition to the main light sources, sconces and floor lamps are placed near the bed, and the ceiling is also equipped with LED lamps or perimeter lighting.
The photo shows bedside lamps in a black and white bedroom design.
A black and white interior is given bright and saturated accents of different shades, which allows you to transform a neutral environment without serious investments and renovation. For this, decor in the form of vases, figurines, wall plates, photo frames or paintings in a colorful frame will do.
Interior styles
A small bedroom in a Khrushchev-era building can be decorated in a classic style. Such an interior requires strict proportions, geometry and a carefully crafted design. The furnishings are decorated with silver, gilding, carved and inlaid furniture, bronze candlesticks and wall lamps.
The most popular is the black and white gamut in the high-tech style. The two-tone design is complemented by decorative metal elements. The futuristic interior is laconic and maximally functional. The design uses shiny glossy, silver or chrome surfaces and a round, rectangular or other geometrically shaped bed.
The photo shows the interior of a black and white bedroom in minimalist style.
Elegant and attractive Art Deco in black and white involves the presence of large decorative items. The finish has a shiny and glossy texture and is diluted with vintage accessories, which allows you to bring luxury to the bedroom and achieve an interesting and glamorous ensemble.
Any black and white film is taken as a basis for the retro style design. In this direction, special attention is paid to the unique shape of objects. For a more original interior, the furnishings are complemented by an antique telephone, a vintage bed, a table and rare photographs.
The black and white combination in the Art Nouveau style is softened by wavy lines, mirrors and traditional wooden and metal materials.
The photo shows a small black and white bedroom, decorated in a modern style.
Design ideas
Decorative items or cladding with many patterns are not always chosen for a black and white bedroom. It will be appropriate to use one image or print. It is recommended to give preference to geometric shapes or gradient spots.
The photo shows a teenager’s room, decorated in black and white tones with colored elements.
In a contrasting room, use a design with bright accents, for example, in the form of a ceiling with photo printing, accessories in stripes, checks or decor with black patterns. A harmonious addition to the interior will be ornaments with plants or flowers that are found on wallpaper or textiles. Thanks to them, it is possible to dilute the severity and laconicism of the black and white design.
The photo shows a light wall in the bedroom, decorated with black patterns.
