If bright colors do not attract, but want a modest, neutral atmosphere in the house, it is recommended to consider a black and white interior. The combination of the darkest and lightest of the flowers is very popular, because the laconic design contributes to visual comfort and psychological relaxation. Black and white are suitable for any room: bedroom, bathroom, corridor, will be appropriate in a large and small apartment.
- The main features of the interior
- Advantages and disadvantages of interiors in black and white
- Interior functionality in black and white
- Wall and floor decoration
- We make out the ceiling
- Furniture and Decor
- Textile
- Black and white color in the interior
- Living room
- Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- The combination of black and white with other colors
- Black, white and gray
- Black, white and beige
- Black, white and red
- Black and white and green
- Black, white and yellow
- Black and white and blue
- In what style do the kitchen in black and white
- Minimalism
- High tech
- Classic
The main features of the interior
The combination of black and white is expressive, very contrasting, represents the unity of opposites. It will look successful only with perfect balance and following the rules of design. Such colors require clarity, evenness of lines, high-quality materials, perfect shapes and exact adherence to a given style.
Decorating a black and white room on your own is quite difficult. Experienced designers pay special attention to proportions: one color should be the main, the second - complementary or accent. Small bright details are possible, but in small quantities, otherwise they will tire the residents. If you want solidity, luxury, it is preferable to use matte surfaces. Gloss gives the room the effect of romanticism, lightness.
When you need to visually expand the room, you should use a lot of white: in addition to the spaciousness, a feeling of airiness of the housing will be provided. Black can also serve to “raise” the ceiling: you need to use it in the form of stripes or other vertical pattern on the curtains, wallpaper, tiles. Correctly selected lamps, a chandelier on the ceiling, sconces on the walls will only emphasize the beauty of the interior, they will successfully transform the room in the dark.
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The advantage of this range is the ability to add other colors when decorating. Different shades are suitable for diluting a black and white duo - gray-beige, green, blue, red. This is due to the neutrality of the primary colors, so embedding them in other palettes occurs without any problems. You can easily change the bright accents in the room: the interior will look completely different. It is enough to stick new posters, lay another rug or blanket, and the room will sparkle with fresh colors.
The black and white room looks stylish regardless of the type of materials used. Of course, natural wood, forging, white marble will add luxury to the interior, but even an ordinary black laminate on the floor, combined with white wallpaper and dark decor will make the room memorable, attractive.
The interior in neutral colors is suitable for a huge number of styles: minimalism, classic, high-tech, loft and others. To design any room like this in a color scheme: living room, kitchen, bathroom.
to contents ↑Of the minuses, one can name the difficulty with self-decoration of rooms and the strong visibility of all errors: they will literally catch the eye. Poor lighting quality will also reduce the aesthetics of the room: it is better to immediately plan a multi-level lighting with sconces, floor lamps, good main light.
Interior functionality in black and white
Using contrasting colors, you can not only make the room stylish and beautiful, but also solve a number of practical problems:
- Zoning. In large rooms or in studios, a differentiation of space is required, for which black and white colors are ideal. For example, in the hall, the color of the walls may be white, and the kitchen area is highlighted in black. Furniture of opposite colors is also used, which will enhance the effect of dividing the rooms.
- Correction of forms. Sometimes a room has not very good proportions. This problem can be solved using contrasting tones in the interior. Where it is required to visually expand the space, white color is used, black is used to visually reduce the room. In the same way, you can "raise" or "lower" the ceiling.
- Updating an existing design. The introduction of black or white details will help change the appearance of the room even without repairs. White paintings, black furniture, interesting tables and chairs, blinds and textiles, accessories will give the room a fresh and incredibly stylish look.
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Wall and floor decoration
Different materials are used for wall decoration, it all depends on the purpose of the room and the desire of the owner. For living rooms: living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms - wallpapers, murals and paint are best suited, in the kitchen to design a work area, in the bathroom it is worth using tiles.
Black and white wallpapers are selected taking into account the dimensions of the room: the pattern of the paintings for a small room should be small, and the white tone should prevail. For spacious rooms, darker wallpaper options with a white pattern are suitable, but they still need to be diluted abundantly with light shades.
The floor and baseboard in the rooms are usually decorated with a laminate or tile. In the classical style, it is preferable to apply dark tones close to woody ones (for example, wenge).
We make out the ceiling
If the interior is designed in white and black, the stretch ceiling will look appropriate. With a large height of the room, it becomes multi-level with the use of paintings of different colors - this will help to zone the room. An embodiment of a contrasting pattern, pattern, photo printing on the ceiling canvas is also possible.
Furniture and Decor
Furniture items are an important element in the stylization of the room, so you need to select them as carefully as possible. Modular, cabinet furniture will become an additional emphasis and will play an important practical role. In bedrooms, hallways, wardrobes, shelves, dressers are most often used; for the living room it is better to purchase a modern wall or its individual elements. Tables, chairs, cabinets can also have different shades, including contrasting ones (for example, white top, black bottom or vice versa).
A kitchen in black and white is a good solution, especially when there are accents in bright colors in the room. For many styles, countertops, sinks made of natural stone are well suited - this material can also be either black or white. Glass, crystal, metal look beautiful with a contrasting range.
In different styles, furniture can have a different finish:
- accessories (metallic, gold, silver, colored);
- patterns (graphics, floral, intricate);
- reliefs (simple, complex, carved);
- coatings (matte, semi-gloss, glossy).
to contents ↑The selection of upholstered furniture needs to be given no less attention. Black and white sofas, armchairs look solid, respectable, especially when they are covered with leather, velor, patterned jacquard.In addition to the main soft headset, you can put poufs, banquets, small couches, ottomans.
Textile
Curtains, bedspreads, other textile elements should not be fenced off. Ideally, if they not only harmoniously fit into the style, but also become beautiful accents, attract attention and refresh the interior. Curtains should not be done too contrasting, it is better to choose a white tulle and dark, but not black curtains (brown, gray). Patterns, ornament on textiles will also help to enhance the impression of harmony, ennoble the interior, make it more memorable.
Black and white color in the interior
To prevent the room from becoming too overloaded, gloomy or artsy, it is important to adhere to a number of rules when designing it:
- immediately decide which color will be more: the predominance of light tones is preferable; equal proportions should not be allowed;
- dark tones, according to psychologists, give a feeling of security, warmth, but in large quantities can cause depression;
- for black and white interiors, it is advisable to use accessories, handles on furniture, a refrigerator and other appliances in chrome color (in extreme cases - in gray);
- doors, curtains should not merge with the decoration of the walls - they should be made contrasting.
There are a number of recommendations for interior decoration in different rooms, although the above rules apply to any room.
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Using black and white tones in the living room is a good solution. The combination in studio apartments where the kitchen is connected to the hall is considered to be especially advantageous: the contrasting range will serve as a way of zoning the room. The right combination of shades is complemented by accessories selected according to the style used. Details, accents can have bright colors or other shades inherent in a different type of design. Gold, red, burgundy are suitable for the classical style, gray, brown - for the loft, "acid" tones - for pop art.
Bedroom
The black and white bedroom may seem too sharp, which will adversely affect relaxation, sleep. To give it comfort and softness, it is worth introducing beige, silver, other pastel colors into such an interior due to textiles and accessories. Of the bright accents, only trifles are allowed - paintings, photos on the nightstand, books, vases. The best colors for such details are dark green, burgundy, gold.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, a feeling of freshness, cleanliness is important, so the white color should definitely prevail here. With the help of a black kitchen, you can divide it into a dining room and a working area, create interesting effects that visually make the room bigger. An example of a successful design is a headset with white upper facades and black lower ones against the background of light walls.
Of the patterns for the kitchen, polka dots, cage, strip, rhombuses and other traditional ornaments are more suitable. Bright accents in the kitchen can be green, orange napkins, tablecloths, chair covers, potholders, watches.
Bathroom
The bathroom looks mysterious and deep, in which all the walls and floor are decorated with black tiles, and the plumbing and cabinets are snow-white and are complemented by mirrors and bright lighting. If such an unusual interior seems too bold, you can find a simpler solution: for example, add a little black to a typical bathroom. It is enough to throw a black rug onto the floor, wipe the seams between the floor tiles with such a grout, hang dark towels. This will not cause congestion and make the interior more modern.
The combination of black and white with other colors
In achromatic design, any bright color looks very impressive. Even the smallest decor items will be appropriate and interesting, because the black and white environment visually increases the saturation of other colors.
Black, white and gray
Gray is also an achromatic tone, and it turns out as a result of mixing black with white. Gray will soften the harmony of the black-and-white interior, in no way violate it.But you can’t add a lot of gray: it makes the design dull.
Black, white and beige
Beige, cream, light brown tones are characteristic of wood, they fit perfectly into the interior, made in white and black colors. Most often, beige is used in the shade of the floor, furniture, decor elements, less often becomes the main color of the walls. A room complemented by similar tones will have a more comfortable look.
Black, white and red
Red and its shades: purple, scarlet, burgundy, cherry, brick and others - give the achromatic interior a festive look. But it is impossible to overload the room with such bright tones, as this will be tiring. It is better to add red in the form of accessories: photo frames, candles, dishes, souvenirs. Another option for introducing red is to place the only large object of this color (sofa, refrigerator, one wall with photo wallpaper or masonry, etc.).
Black and white and green
The greenery is able to revive the black and white interior, which often has a subtle look and resembles a dull winter landscape. It is enough to add potted plants, curtains, wraps on furniture, decorate the wall with green murals, and the room will sparkle with natural colors. Even more organically, greens will fit into the contrasting interior with additional gray elements.
Black, white and yellow
Usually yellow against a black background is considered by psychologists as a danger signal. Nevertheless, this rich color will help to dilute the achromatic interior, if, of course, you choose a suitable, unusual decor. It is best to place a beautiful picture, straw elements, original pillows or curtains in the room. You should not choose stripe patterns or too catchy abstract patterns: they will give the room an unnatural appearance.
Black and white and blue
Blue, cyan - colors that add “cosmic” notes to the black-and-white interior. A dark blue tone can completely replace black, because they are quite close in perception. Turquoise, all shades of the sea and sky will also look good on a white and black background.
In what style do the kitchen in black and white
The combination of black and white in the design is considered a classic, it is suitable for many styles. Most often, it is recommended to include a similar combination when decorating rooms in the styles of avant-garde, minimalism, techno, modern, classic, vintage, art deco, retro. The black and white interior is not suitable for romantic and rustic styles, for oriental flavor and ethnic trends: more juicy shades are needed here.
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The achromatic interior is ideal for a kitchen in style, the purpose of which is to expand the available space and apply a minimum of decor. It is best to design a room based on this proportion: 3 parts white and 1 part black. For spacious rooms, you can change the ratio in the direction of the predominance of dark color. Characteristic features of minimalism are:
- a large amount of natural light;
- light ceiling with spot lighting;
- overall windows;
- concise curtains or blinds;
- dark, austere worktop;
- monolithic furniture;
- the presence of 2-3 color accents;
- regular geometric shapes;
- adding wood to soften the interior.
High tech
In a high-tech kitchen, a combination of black and white is always welcome. The bright interior is complemented by black furniture, an apron, decor elements and textiles. In this style direction, a combination of gloss and matte surfaces is allowed. The LED illumination of the ceiling and furniture facades will look good. Patterns, frivolous ornament in high-tech are not used, only a small number of geometrically correct patterns are allowed.
Classic
Traditionally, in classic interiors, a light palette of pastel colors, various patterns on floor and wall tiles are used, so here you can successfully beat the combination of black and white. For example, a chess-cage style floor, dark patterns on white wallpaper are design options that fit perfectly into the classics.
The interior can be complemented by the decor of gold, red, burgundy, using textiles, candlesticks, paintings, frames, vases and other interesting accents. This will make the kitchen stylish and boring, causing a desire to spend time here for food and relaxation.
