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Updated 26 February 2021
A timeless combination, black & white can provide dramatic impact, but doesn't have to be stark. We find beautiful and inspiring spaces featuring this classic palette - for more ideas, visit our Pinterest board.
Almost-black floorboards in American Oak (by Royal Oak Floors) work to provide strong contrast with the modern white walls and ceiling in this Melbourne home by Whiting Architects. Neutral soft furnishings complete the picture and save the space from starkness. Image by Sharyn Cairns.
Black-stained cladding may seem counterintuitive for a summer house, but as this Danish home demonstrates, it also adds depth and presence, An added bonus - a black stain will work well to protect timber against the harsh Australian sun. Try Porter's Paints Palm Beach Black for something similar. Image by Tim Bjørn.
Black and white doesn't have to be formal and buttoned up - this amazing Italian farmhouse by Paola Navone looks completely liveable, even with its limited palette, thanks to the addition of neutral colours and rustic textures.
While it may take some discipline to keep a bedroom as ordered as this, there is no denying the serenity such a simple palette brings, with white floor boards adding to the clean feel. Image from Elle Decor, via SFGirlbyBay.
Black taps have been creeping into magazines and blogs for a while now, and made an appearance on The Block Glasshouse recently. Is this a passing trend, or is the bathroom ship steering away from chrome for good? Let us know what you think. These are the Tara taps by Dornbracht; you can find similar via Brodware or Astra Walker.
If you find all white kitchens a little clinical, consider black (or dark) cabinets, especially if you have plenty of natural light. In this kitchen, the grey grout ties the dark and light elements together, and if you happen to feel colour-starved, there's still plenty of opportunity to accessorise. Image via Chatelaine.
A handsome black and white workspace offers few distractions, yet looks smart. Keeping storage and accessories in the same palette, or neutrals, makes the whole space look neat, even if it's not. Image via Pinterest.
Visit our Pinterest board for 70+ black & white spaces.
Black & white rooms
A timeless combination, black & white can provide dramatic impact, but doesn't have to be stark. We find beautiful and inspiring spaces featuring this classic palette - for more ideas, visit our Pinterest board.
Almost-black floorboards in American Oak (by Royal Oak Floors) work to provide strong contrast with the modern white walls and ceiling in this Melbourne home by Whiting Architects. Neutral soft furnishings complete the picture and save the space from starkness. Image by Sharyn Cairns.
Black-stained cladding may seem counterintuitive for a summer house, but as this Danish home demonstrates, it also adds depth and presence, An added bonus - a black stain will work well to protect timber against the harsh Australian sun. Try Porter's Paints Palm Beach Black for something similar. Image by Tim Bjørn.
Black and white doesn't have to be formal and buttoned up - this amazing Italian farmhouse by Paola Navone looks completely liveable, even with its limited palette, thanks to the addition of neutral colours and rustic textures.
While it may take some discipline to keep a bedroom as ordered as this, there is no denying the serenity such a simple palette brings, with white floor boards adding to the clean feel. Image from Elle Decor, via SFGirlbyBay.
Black taps have been creeping into magazines and blogs for a while now, and made an appearance on The Block Glasshouse recently. Is this a passing trend, or is the bathroom ship steering away from chrome for good? Let us know what you think. These are the Tara taps by Dornbracht; you can find similar via Brodware or Astra Walker.
If you find all white kitchens a little clinical, consider black (or dark) cabinets, especially if you have plenty of natural light. In this kitchen, the grey grout ties the dark and light elements together, and if you happen to feel colour-starved, there's still plenty of opportunity to accessorise. Image via Chatelaine.
A handsome black and white workspace offers few distractions, yet looks smart. Keeping storage and accessories in the same palette, or neutrals, makes the whole space look neat, even if it's not. Image via Pinterest.
Visit our Pinterest board for 70+ black & white spaces.
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