Whether you’re hoping to make a bold statement through your home’s decor or prefer a more subtle look, decorating a room with black and white elements is a timeless and modern approach. As simple as this classic combination may appear, thoughtfully bringing black and white details together may be easier said than done. Check out these simple tips to elevate any space in your home with the classic palette we all know and love, from the leaxperts in Sarasota themselves.
Use More White Than Black
By itself, the color black can be striking and sophisticated. Even so, it’s best to keep black elements in your home balanced by pairing them with plenty of white features. Stark white walls are the ideal backdrop to highlight framed artwork or photographs in black frames. Likewise, crisp white flooring or countertops draw one’s eye to dramatic black light fixtures, accessories, and leather furnishings around the room. Starting with a white canvas and incorporating simple, yet impactful, black features is an effective way to make your space feel airy and bright rather than dark and small.
Incorporate Metallics
If you would like to add your own modern spin, try incorporating metal elements into your black and white decor. Consider adding a copper chandelier to your dining room, a brass table lamp or two to your bedroom, or an iron coffee table. This will effortlessly make your home feel contemporary, without taking away from a classic black and white palette. The result will be one-of-a-kind.
Accent With Your Favorite Color
Just because you want to use black and white as the foundation of a space, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with other colors. A plain white wall or bedspread could be the perfect blank canvas to help a bright painting or fun throw pillows shine. Likewise, painting one wall of your bathroom red, yellow, or green, could add to the drama of a predominantly black and white space. The key to complementing a black and white room with an accent color or two is to be mindful of proportions. A little color can go a long way in terms of adding personality, so be sure to use colors sparingly.
Keep it Balanced
As with any design approach, you don’t want to overdo it. Too much white can make a room look cold or bare, while too much black can feel heavy or closed-in. To make sure that your space is inviting and attractive, be sure your black and white elements are balanced by keeping these pro tips in mind:
- Choose patterns, such as stripes, polka dots, or Buffalo check, for visual intrigue.
- Make sure that black and white elements are proportionate.
- Bring in unexpected pops of color, plants, and texture to pull the room together.
Make Your Black or White Leather Sofa Pop
If you’re struggling to balance colors, it can help to designate a specific focal point, such as a leather sofa, to decorate around. Just as a clean white wall is an easy way to make your black leather sofa seem more stately, a black wall or flooring can effortlessly enhance the beauty and personality of your white leather sofa. Once your black or white leather sofa has been highlighted with contrasting wall and floor colors, accessorizing with patterned pillows, bright artwork, and interesting accessories will be a breeze.
Florida Leather Gallery has everything you need to bring the black and white room of your dreams to life. With a large selection of black and white leather sofas, recliners, ottomans, and more, we have everything you need to design a home that’s as functional as it is gorgeous. Contact us or visit our furniture store in Sarasota to check out our quality leather furnishings for yourself.
