The living room is usually the most spacious room in the house. It speaks about the taste and preferences of the owners. Guests are received here and family celebrations are held. Unlike other rooms in the house, the living room is decorated more carefully so that everyone can feel as comfortable as possible. A black and white interior copes well with this task.
Black and white interior: pros and cons
White color is the most common color in the interior. According to perception, it is associated with daylight, and therefore a living room decorated in this color scheme always seems more spacious, airy, and clean. White color visually expands the boundaries of the room. It has many shades - milky, alabaster, zinc, pearl. It should be used in certain proportions so as not to turn the room into a sterile hospital ward.
The advantage is that it is enough to add a few interior items in a contrasting color, because white goes well with almost the entire color scheme.
The main disadvantage of white color in the interior is the impracticality of light upholstery for furniture. It requires careful care. However, dry cleaners allow you to keep the upholstery in proper condition.
Black and white design is becoming increasingly popular due to its versatility and simplicity. As a rule, this color combination is inherent in minimalism, hi-tech, modern, contemporary, and Scandinavian styles.
Photo gallery: black and white living room design in different styles
There is nothing superfluous in a white and black living room A living room in a contemporary style with a predominance of white looks very unusual. The idea of decorating a living room in a modern style using lighting can be the best
A living room in a minimalist style in black and white colors is one of the best solutions for this room. White color can predominate in a country style. A living room in various shades of white with a picture and the use of lighting looks airy
A living room in the industrial style with a main emphasis on black furniture is very practical. Black and white design of a living room in the modern style using a large number of color details. A Scandinavian living room will appeal to many people.
Black color predominates in the design of a living room in a minimalist style, and white accessories create accents
Design features of a black and white living room
When creating a design project, it is necessary to maintain a balance when using black and white. Traditionally, black is considered the color of melancholy, despondency and mourning, and white is considered the color of purity, innocence, and happiness. When choosing a background, you need to be guided by the preferences of the owners and their emotional state. If the family is large and there is a child, it is recommended to use white. For a single person or a family without children, you can decorate the room more strictly - with a predominance of black.
Rules for color distribution
By correctly distributing colors and placing accents, you can achieve an excellent result - create an elegant and functional living room. In this case, it is recommended to use the basic tricks of specialists:
- The main rule is that under no circumstances can there be the same color ratio. One of them must dominate.
- The ceiling in the living room is never made black. This not only visually reduces its height, but also exerts psychological pressure.
- It is recommended to use conditional zoning. This will make the color distribution easier.
- There should be as little dynamic drawing as possible. Zebra, check, polka dots - can only be used as accents.
- The combination of various shapes of objects and their sizes looks great. This will bring elegance to the interior.
- Additional color objects sometimes add a special charm. Black and white go well with almost the entire color spectrum. The classic combination of “black-red-white” attracts the attention of dynamic people.
Photo gallery: the predominance of white or black in the living room interior
There is a lot of light and space in a living room with a predominance of white. An airy living room in white tones with spot accents in the form of a table and sofas is conventionally divided into zones. Black, splashes of gray, wall panels with geometric patterns and lighting make the living room solemn
The predominant color is black. The antarcite texture of the wallpaper, a painting and a white table - all this creates a warm atmosphere. White flooring, gray walls and black furniture with a pattern are ideal for a true lady
Lighting
Pay attention to the number of windows and the cardinal directions they face.
If it is south or east, and the openings are quite large, then the living room can be safely decorated in black. It will seem spacious.
If the windows face north or west, care should be taken to provide additional lighting. Carefully plan the placement of lamps and fixtures, as well as their number. They can be mounted in the structure of a suspended or suspended ceiling, install additional floor lamps in the corner of the living room, or hang additional sconces in the recreation area. As a rule, living rooms with a predominance of black light will have more light sources.
Photo gallery: using different types of lighting
For a small living room, one chandelier is enough. Even for a room with large corner windows, you can use several types of additional lighting. Three lamps - art objects can be enough for a cozy living room.
For the living room combined with the kitchen, both spotlights and massive chandeliers are used
Decoration of walls, floors, ceilings
You can use various materials to decorate the walls. This could be paint, decorative plaster, wallpaper. Combining textures is often practiced. The side parts of the room can be plain, and the wall located opposite the window is covered with wallpaper with a pattern. There are many options.
In a small living room you cannot use wallpaper with a large pattern - it will visually make the room smaller. If the room has a low ceiling, you can add a vertical pattern, such as striped wallpaper, when decorating the walls.
Stripes are often used as an accent to decorate walls and floors. The zebra theme is a very active accent that immediately attracts attention. In this case, it is important not to overdo it.
The topic of chess is no less interesting. It is often used for finishing floors, as well as for decorating wall panels and sculptural elements.
When decorating a living room in black and white, you don’t have to change the wooden floor. It is enough to cover it with laminate (parquet) or a carpet with thick and high pile. It should match the color of the walls.
If you still decide to replace the floor, then it can be made white, black, or laid in the form of a pattern of tiles, granite, or marble.
The ceiling in the living room should not be multi-level if the room is small and its height is initially small, as this will make it even lower.
When decorating a black room or using a large amount of dark color, you should not make the ceiling glossy. All objects on the floor will be reflected in it, and the room will become much darker than planned.
Photo gallery: examples of using wallpaper in the living room
Photo gallery: finishing the floor and ceiling in the living room
The wooden floor can be covered with a carpet to match the walls and furniture 
The white floor is covered with black and white animal skin, which looks harmonious with the furniture. On the black floor, white furniture looks luxurious
The floor in the living room can be laid alternating black and white tiles in a checkerboard pattern 
Good decision. A suspended ceiling with built-in lamps and a carpet on the floor with a pattern of the same size and color. The ceiling can be decorated with shaped lamps
The central part of the ceiling can be structurally highlighted or contrastingly highlighted
Selection of furniture and accessories
When choosing furniture, you should pay attention to its size and the materials from which it is made.
You should not buy massive items for the living room. They will take up all the free space, and the room will look cramped and awkward. Furniture of small sizes and shapes will look out of place in large living rooms - it will simply get lost.
For living rooms in a minimalist style, you should choose furniture of simple and laconic shapes. Give preference to sofas and chairs upholstered in natural fabrics with an interesting texture or original prints.
For living rooms in a classic or English style, massive furniture with leather upholstery is quite suitable. Recently, there has been a tendency to purchase items and accessories before renovations begin. The design is practically made to match the furniture.
Properly selected textiles are an important touch to the finished look of the living room.
As a rule, day and night curtains are selected. They can match the color of the furniture upholstery or contrast with it.
The main requirement is that curtains should not stand out from the overall style.
During the day, white, milky, or beige textiles would be appropriate. In this case, curtains should not have floral patterns. Only a barely noticeable geometric pattern or stripe is allowed.
Expanding the living room space
To visually enlarge the living room, you should use white as much as possible, placing only black accents.
It is best if the accent is small lines. For example, you can place a low black vase in the corner farthest from the entrance to the room. It will attract attention and visually make the room larger.
Decorate a narrow wall with black and white photo wallpaper. The best ones are those that depict a winter forest or a city with tall buildings and narrow streets. If you paste wallpaper with a small floral pattern in a dark color on one wall, and on the opposite wall with the same but larger print, the room will visually increase in size.
A black floor in a white living room can visually change the size of the room. Black color will visually expand it to the sides and upwards, it will seem much larger. Place furniture in the corners of the room, and it should be in very light shades.
Use a table with a glass top so that it does not visually take up much space.
Is a black and white interior appropriate in a living space? How to create a spectacular and at the same time cozy monochrome living room? What furniture, accessories and textiles will organically fit into the design of a white or black living room? You will find answers to all these questions in our article!
For most, a black and white interior is primarily associated with an office space. Why has this stereotype developed in our minds? The fact is that for most ordinary people this color combination seems overly strict and gloomy. However, modern designers easily create incredibly interesting and unusual residential interiors in black and white.
Stylish black and white living room, designed by Mr. designers. Doors
Monochrome living room interior in modern style
Unusual black and white living room with wood-effect furniture
Let's take a closer look at this contrasting combination. White - combines with almost all colors of the spectrum of any shade from open, saturated to light pastel tones. Visually enlarges the room, fills it with light, raises the ceilings. Black color is also universal, but unlike its light opponent, it has a completely opposite effect on the space of the room. It hides the visible volume and “eats” natural light. Therefore, they are often used in pairs, as they balance each other perfectly.
A complex wardrobe for the living room is complemented by a built-in bar and open bookshelves
Black and white living room furniture combined with wooden wall panels
Light interior with dark furniture
How will the black and white interior of the living room affect the well-being and mood of the household? White is associated with purity and lightness. However, in itself it does not carry a pronounced emotional connotation. This color only enhances or, on the contrary, softens the influence of other colors. A purely white living room interior will look boring and dull, reminiscent of a hospital ward.
“Day System” rack with built-in bar and movable fronts
A shelf with glass fronts for a modern living room was created according to the drawings of the designers of the Mr. Doors
Living room furniture from the “Italian Classics” collection is made in “Antique White” decor
Black has a more radical influence. Its excess can negatively affect the human psyche, causing irritation, depression and aggression. However, in combination with white, this effect is completely eliminated. Therefore, a living room design in black and white is perceived by a person as a kind of psychological “silence”, which is not suitable for everyone.
Black TV area in a classic style, decorated with patina
An unusual color combination impeccably executed by Mr. Doors
Small black and white TV area for the dining room
If you do not have a developed imagination, try to spend at least a few hours in a similar black and white interior before approving the design for the living room. Finding such a room will not be difficult. Many hotels and restaurants use similar decor for their premises.
Spacious living room, decorated in dark colors
Shelving around the perimeter of the room makes it possible to create a large number of storage spaces
A bold combination of black and white living room interior with wood panels
Features of creating the interior of a black and white living room
Creating a monochrome interior is not an easy task. Below we present a number of simple rules, the observance of which will simplify the design process.
- For a living room interior made in black and white decor, it is extremely important to maintain balance. However, this does not mean that colors need to be used in equal proportions. This solution will lead to the feeling that you are inside a box of chess. One of the selected decors should significantly prevail over the other.
- Plan in advance which color will dominate the interior of your living room. This will help to correctly distribute the lighting, which plays an important role in the design of a living room in black and white.
- A black living room is suitable only for well-lit and spacious rooms. For owners of a small room, it is better to give preference to a white living room.
- Geometric patterns or floral patterns in a black and white interior should be kept to a minimum and combined with monochrome surfaces.
Bright living room with shelving on supports
Light TV stand in a monochrome interior
Stylish furniture for a black and white interior
Living room in black and white. Shades or open colors?
Each of the options has the right to exist. A black and white living room interior requires close attention to detail. Properly placed accents will help give the room a finished look and add originality.
Giving preference exclusively to open colors, white and black, focus on a light base and dark accents. This will make the room look lighter and more sophisticated.
Living room with light walls and dark furniture
Wall with slide facades for a bright living room
Classic living room interior in monochrome
For those who are still not ready for such contrasting solutions, a variety of gray details will help soften the transition of white to black. Please note that the higher their number, the smoother the gradient will be.
You can complement a black and white living room with other colors. Bright colors will make the room as memorable as possible, and pastel shades will add lightness and sophistication.
Turquoise inserts for a black and white living room
Bright red handles perfectly complement the interior of a black and white living room without the use of additional accessories
Black and white living room with yellow accents
Decoration in a monochrome living room
The white and black interior of the living room provides a huge selection of finishing materials. However, there are general recommendations that are worth listening to:
- It is better to leave the ceiling in a classic solution. A black design above the head will seem too heavy and create an oppressive impression.
- On the contrary, it is better to choose dark shades for finishing the floor, since the white coating underfoot looks slippery and fragile, like ice.
- The choice of wall decor in a black and white living room will depend solely on the size and configuration of the room.
- An excellent solution for the living room interior would be a wall with monochrome photo wallpaper.
The living room furniture is made of black laminated chipboard panels with a wood texture
The living room furniture was designed by Mr. Doors
The small living room has a TV unit and open shelves
Furniture for a black and white living room
Furniture plays an important role in the interior design of a monochrome living room. This most important detail must certainly combine decent appearance and comfort. When choosing furniture, follow the general style of the room. For the classical direction, complex textures with wood carvings are perfect, while the modern direction is characterized by laconic, smooth facades and simple forms.
A combination of contrasting colors in a furniture set for a living room in a classic style
Built-in furniture according to an individual design project will ensure maximum functionality of any space
A stylish bookcase, fitted into a niche with millimeter precision, was created by specialists from the Mr. Doors
Furniture for a black and white living room interior can be selected based on two principles:
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Contrasting furniture |
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· Stylish furniture with complex shapes is best placed against a contrasting background. This will help further emphasize its unusual appearance. · For example, an unusual black shelving unit will look most advantageous against a white wall. · However, this arrangement of furniture is only possible for a fairly spacious living room, as it additionally emphasizes the volume of objects. |
· Furniture that matches the color of the wall decoration will visually reduce its volume, and therefore expand the free space in a small living room. · This arrangement is mainly used for modern interiors. · This also applies to functional furniture of simple geometric shapes, which does not need to be highlighted in the design of the room. |
The right furniture can be a salvation for an initially overloaded living room in black and white. If you have gone too far with one of the colors in this pair, when choosing furniture, simply give preference to another. A black living room will look fashionable and stylish with light-colored furniture. White “dominance” can be helped by dark shades.
Contrasting furniture in a black and white living room
Unusual shelving and TV unit for the living room
Light furniture for a dark living room is made as part of the “Mr.Doors CLASSICS” collection
If you find it difficult to choose black and white living room furniture, visit your nearest Mr.Doors furniture store. A wide selection of materials and a wide range of stylistic trends will allow you to choose an individual solution for your living room.
Our designers have extensive experience working with black and white interiors, examples of which you can find in the electronic catalog.
White furniture against a background of light walls designed by Mr. Doors
Living room of the “Mr. Doors CLASSIC"
Full wall bookcase for living room
Textiles and accessories for the living room in black and white colors
Textiles are an extension of any interior, including monochrome. A few important details such as curtains and a rug can easily brighten up any room. For modernism, simple light tulle with dark curtains is perfect, and fabrics with a large contrasting pattern will emphasize “minimalism.”
Accessories play a vital role in a black and white living room. They are able to emphasize the lightness and romanticism of a room, or, on the contrary, add brutality, add a touch of “retro” or enhance the futuristic style of the future.
Yellow accents in a monochrome interior
Creating an interior design for a small children's room is a difficult task. After all, every parent wants to give their child the best. However, if the room is small, this is clearly not easy to do. How to place everything you need in a small nursery? Leave enough free space for games and active activities? Create a cozy atmosphere? You will find answers to these questions in our article.
Many people think that black is the most inappropriate color in a room for receiving guests. But any experienced designer will demonstrate a portfolio with samples of a photo of a black living room in different styles.
And advanced city dwellers will want to abandon their trivial interiors. This color is perceived ambiguously, but black leather furniture is a classic, and glossy finishes always look extravagant.
Features of the living room interior in black tones
Everyone has their own associations with black, but many will agree that this color is associated with elegance. It is believed to awaken sexual energy in women, especially when combined with red.
In painting and many religions, it is credited with mystical properties - darkness, the habitat of otherworldly forces. But optimists say that this is endless space and the bottomless depths of the oceans.
Famous couturiers consider black to be universal - it visually narrows the silhouette and hides figure defects. In combination with gold, any collection in this color looks luxurious, emphasizing the natural beauty and youth of the skin.
The black interior of the living room is chosen by intellectuals prone to mysticism and extravagance. These are not only young women with good taste, but also accomplished men who do not like diversity, only the correct black and white combination.
The choice of such an interior is also typical for leaders or individualists who draw their strength from the bottomless depths of black space.
The black interior of the living room is not at all a dark room in one color. Designers conventionally call their projects “black” if in them this color predominates in furniture or surface finishes, but it is set off by white or other colors.
This unique color has no shades; it contains all the transitional tones of the spectrum. It also tends to absorb space, like a black hole in space. Therefore, it is not advisable to place a large one with velvet upholstery in a small or narrow room.
Although black has no shades, there are many natural materials that have a shimmer. For example, expensive wenge wood has several transitional chocolate and chestnut tones - from black to dark red. Wooden furniture is often coated with black peck varnish with a golden-brown tint.
A color that has no shades has one more property - it looks different in different textures and on surfaces with different degrees of light reflection:
- mirror black;
- varnish;
- glossy;
- semi-gloss;
- semi-matte;
- matte;
- velvet black (with maximum light absorption coefficient).
Is black wallpaper appropriate in the living room?
All of the above properties are widely used for decorating living rooms and office spaces with a predominance of black color. It will be very useful in large living rooms with windows facing south in a multi-storey building, where the sun is literally blinding in the summer. In such a living room, dark curtains and wallpaper are quite appropriate.
You can choose any roll material for wall cladding. For example, textile, vinyl, paper or glass wallpaper for painting. It doesn’t have to be a solid strip of black; choose wallpaper:
- with any rare pattern on a black background;
- with an intricate black ornament on a light background;
- with a classic graphic pattern - stripes, diamonds, polka dots or abstraction.
Designers use any of these options not only on the entire wall, but also in fragments - to solve a specific creative concept. Vertical stripes visually raise the ceiling, horizontal stripes expand the space.
Solid black ones with a jacquard effect are especially chic. This is when a matte pattern or voluminous velvet ornament is applied on a glossy background.
The more gloss there is in a black living room, the greater the light reflectance - the “lighter” the wall appears. Black stripes on the wall perfectly set off the white fireplace, columns and figurines.
Such walls are an excellent backdrop for luxurious white furniture. A white bench seat with eco-leather armchairs and a large wall-length mirror in a gold frame remain a favorite of the 2017 season.
Designers also suggest combining matte liquid wallpaper and black mirror tiles on the walls and lower surface. This background goes well with modern equipment, aquariums and LED-illuminated works of art.
Photo wallpapers have returned to fashion, but today preference is given to designs with a 3D effect. They look especially luxurious on a black wall in the living room. And if you have experience or education as an artist, you can paint a black and white portrait or something else on the wall.
Floor and ceiling in the interior of a black living room
A great way to solve the problem of heating a large house is to make a “warm floor” system and veneer it with black marble. It can be porcelain stoneware, natural or artificial stone. A high-quality carpet with an exquisite pattern will also work.
Laminate and parquet boards with wenge or stained oak decor look no less interesting. The multilayer structure of the laminate contains a regular print imitating wood of any texture under a layer of transparent coating. There are also wide square slats with a pattern similar to natural stone or parquet.
Black linoleum in the living room is a budget option for those who cannot afford expensive floors. You can choose a finish with imitation wood texture or luxury Italian tiles in golden, black and milky tones.
A black ceiling is too gloomy, many people think so. But designers have found many interesting solutions with multi-level structures. A glossy stretch ceiling is similar to dark mirror tiles. And black mirrors on the ceiling, which reflect a chic black and white interior - why not be an option?!
A special passion of romantics and dreamers is “outer space” in a modern interior. You can make luminous diode dots like a starry sky or a stretch ceiling with a print of approaching planets. Also very impressive.
In order not to go overboard with the darkest color in the design of a black living room, it is still better to take white or other light textiles. But this is a matter of taste. Our photo gallery has various proposals where everyone can get interesting ideas.
Photo of black living room design
For those who are tired of emotional overload and bright colors at work, psychologists and designers recommend a living room in black and white. In most cases, such an interior looks correct and very elegant, especially if it is designed in a certain style. And the choice of monochrome decoration for the living room eloquently testifies to the pragmatic mindset and balanced character of its owner. However, to create a balanced black and white design, you should listen to the experts.
Advantages of black and white interior
An elegant black and white living room is the undisputed “signature” of a modern home, and carelessness in its design is inappropriate. A monochrome interior, as a rule, is ordered from a professional designer, but if you take it seriously and take into account all the design recommendations, you will have the opportunity to show your creativity and surprise your guests.
The choice of a living room in black and white is not always uncontroversial, and not everyone will appreciate such a decision. Some people consider black and white design boring or somehow heartless, but with the right approach, the room will come to life, and there will be a feeling that there is nothing superfluous here. You can admire or reject such an interior, but it will not leave anyone indifferent - black and white living room interior, photo:
The design of a monochrome living room always looks unique, if only because it does not occur so often. But famous designers working in big cities claim that their popularity is steadily growing today. There is something stylish, pretentious and extravagant about choosing antagonistic favorites - black and white. It's like the unity and struggle of two opposites, an attempt to combine 2 extremes.
This choice is often made by extraordinary individuals who want to radically change the traditional interior to something special. This often happens when life priorities change or under circumstances when you have to lose a loved one, especially if he becomes an enemy. The attraction to a black and white interior can also be a reaction to prevailing circumstances and the cold rejection of the environment. The black and white living room is also a kind of challenge to an irreconcilable personality through the desire to express oneself without emotions.
Professional designers claim that a black and white living room in interior design looks expressive and versatile. There is no play of color here, only the relationship of proportions and shapes expressed in contrast. Such an interior can be made either calmly friendly or defiantly extravagant, depending on the style and overall black content. If there is a lot of white in the interior, and black only sets it off, then this instills a certain calm and even tranquility.
The contrasting duet can be used not only in the living room, but also in the office or reception area. A pair of opposite colors looks good in the bathroom and pool, since white is a symbol of purity. But having a lot of white will have the same effect in a living room with white floors and blue accents. In a black and white living room with high white walls, a multi-level ceiling and floor with a podium and original lighting look impressive. In this case, the lower plane of the floor can be black, and the podium can be white, and on the ceilings a black frame or lamp details look good.
The monochrome interior in the living room often introduces a certain officiality, so it is appropriate in a house where strangers are often received, which may be associated with personal business (self-employment). The situation, as it were, encourages specificity in the formulation of the question and moves it into a business plane from simple communication or consultation.
Proper landscaping and lighting will add a homely atmosphere to a monochrome living room. A chandelier or sconce with remote switching to colored lighting, an original floor lamp that did not attract attention during the day. A small “living corner” with an aquarium and large green plants will enliven the situation - a palm tree, ficus or monstera.
Monochrome can look static and dynamic, depending on the redistribution of color - you should not use them in equal proportions. One will dominate, the other will complement, but traditionally there should be more white to make it psychologically comfortable. Black is not recommended for use on a ceiling that visually “presses.” And if you use a white stretch ceiling, then you should not make it glossy, just like mirrored ceilings, where a lot of black will be reflected.
You shouldn’t overuse contrasts so that it doesn’t tire you. It is worth making sure that your stay in the living room is pleasant. To do this, you can add a soft zebra rug or a white fluffy blanket for a large hand-knitted sofa. Covers for upholstered furniture made of white faux fur or black and white capes also look original.
Solitude in a black and white living room helps you emotionally relax and unwind if the interior is thoughtful, balanced and harmonious. In a large house without walls, it can act as a common dominant feature, combining solutions in a different range. For example, it is difficult to find another solution to combine a lilac bedroom area, an olive dining area, a yellow kitchen and a blue bathroom. Here the black and white part of the house for receiving guests is very useful, but it is better if there is more white.
Attention: The only case when it is not recommended to choose a monochrome interior is in one-room apartments in the northern regions. Psychologists say that people here are emotionally deprived due to the lack of bright colors. And if this is the only living space, then a “dull” black and white interior is inappropriate there.
Black and white in interior style
The duet of black and white can be shown from a very unexpected side, as a necessary complement of one color to another. Can you imagine a zebra or a checkerboard without these colors? But this theme can be used as a basis when decorating a living room.
For example, like the hall of the chess queen in the Gothic style - no matter how society perceives you, every Queen is at home! In the neo-Gothic style, as you know, black is the favorite, and nothing can play along with it except white, perhaps in addition to “antique” forged bronze fittings. It is better to make checkerboard floors, and use white marble and black Italian tiles as white squares. Complete with stained glass with rose accents or abstract patterns in shades of blue or baby blue.
No less interesting is the modern design in the fusion style, where they tried to combine African batik, safari style with zebra motifs and the solidity of the colonial style. A motley play of colors is not appropriate here - only the grace of forms shaded in monochrome.
There are many other styles where the black and white living room interior takes on a new vision. Such a monochrome is most appropriate in the postmodern style, where the classic streamlined forms of modernism are rethought. Smooth lines in the form of a pen stroke or a blow of a whip, barely perceptible plant outlines in black on a white background - this laconicism is simply impressive! Complement it with lilac-violet orchids, and you will have an organic and very welcoming interior.
The classic combination of black and white, without any additions, is an impeccable choice for lovers of minimalism. There is no need to invent anything here, just modern white upholstered furniture against a background of white walls. The floors should be covered with laminated parquet in a smoky color, and black color can be present in the form of a large plasma TV panel, equipment and some additions.
And if you want a classic interior, then you should start from luxurious furniture, for example, made of white leather and carved parts coated with black pitch varnish (with a brown tint). White floors and walls, natural dark wood parquet or wenge laminate - this combination will look perfect, especially with the right lamps.
And if you want something ultra-modern, you should try your hand at the avant-garde style. Here you can go against the rules and make black walls and white floors and ceilings, or vice versa - it will still look defiantly extravagant. But in order not to overload with black, you should abandon matte black; it is better to choose wallpaper with a jacquard effect and glossy surfaces. And as decoration you can use graphic drawings in mirror-black frames.
The duet of white and black looks very beautiful in contemporary style (modern style). Classic and modernity compete here, so color contrast is also appropriate. But they should be diluted with a few accents of a third color, but not bright. And the best addition to the living room will be the original lighting design. In this case, the backlight can be either warm or cold neon.
For those who like a youth living room or a large recreation area with loft apartments in black and white, it is better to work with styles such as hi-tech, techno or urbanism. An appropriate companion in the design of a room for receiving guests would be a lot of chrome parts, light gray or metallic silver. An excellent addition would be original-shaped lamps matched to this style, for example, in the form of spotlights or floor lamps in the form of a table lamp on a long tripod.
An ultra-fashionable living room in black and white will also look very interesting in artistic and decorative styles such as OntoArt or Art Deco. Here you can give free rein to your imagination and make an original graphic panel on the entire wall or draw an optical illusion. There are many such pictures on the Internet - the black and white image looks three-dimensional and seems to move or rotate when you move your gaze from one corner of the print to another.
Advice: No matter how you or your guests perceive the contrast of a black and white interior, it is important not to overload the black and not burden the overall perception. Remember that black on a white background is better than white in a black interior, regardless of the chosen style.
Black and white cannot boast of a variety of shades, but they look different in different textures. Black in the interior will look different on different surfaces:
- grainy and smooth;
- velvet and velor;
- glossy and matte (and their noble combination);
- mirror (with a high degree of reflection);
- crystalline (like anthracite).
White color has 2 main shades - crystal bluish and milky white. Depending on the combination with one or another texture of black, white will also look different. If you choose the texture and shade of white incorrectly, they may not be combined. In this case, it is recommended to divert attention from this duet with a third color, their classic companion, for example, gray or lilac, blue or green.
Addition with another color
The perfect tandem of black and white goes perfectly with many other colors of the spectrum. But if in the living room they still rely on black and white contrast, then the third color should not dominate, but only shade it a little or add a little variety. It is important to remember that choosing a cool shade as an additional one has a calming effect. Choosing a warm color will add a little positivity, but it should be subdued so as not to upset the overall balance of the monochrome.
Adding lush greens or yellows to your living room decor will add a homey feel. A black and white graphic drawing on a specific theme, depending on the solution, will give the interior a certain meaning. For example, a design with “jazz” designs will seem to enliven the living room and fill it with sounds. To do this, just paint images of notes, keyboards, saxophones on the wall and hang a portrait of Armstrong or another performer.
This interior is an excellent solution for the living room of a professional musician, a fan of classical or jazz music, or a bohemian personality. An excellent decoration for a musical theme would be a luxurious white sofa and black equipment, as well as real musical instruments or a white piano in the corner. This will fill the space with special content, where the black and white duet is not a goal, but a means of expression.
The following will help to add a “lively” atmosphere to a monochrome living room:
- calm red;
- soft yellow;
- blurred orange;
- green in various shades;
- blue-blue range (except dark);
- shades of beige and brown;
- many shades of gray;
- metallic or silver;
- golden, copper or bronze.
Wine-red shades will add dynamism to the interior, but there should not be too much red. Raspberry and lilac should not be added - the interior will turn out to be inhospitable. But if you add a little olive and lavender to the black and white duet, you can create an excellent country-style interior, provided you choose the right wicker furniture, dishes and accessories.
Yellow and caramel will add more homeliness, especially if it is a living room that combines the functions of a dining area. These appetizing shades cancel the strict officialdom and bring a dose of positivity. Green, as an addition, is appropriate both in cold colors and in the form of living greenery. But although the lilac color will make the interior elegant, such a living room often looks somehow uninviting. But the exception remains additions in the form of fresh flowers or a large print on the wall.
Furniture in a black and white living room
The effect of a black and white interior largely depends on the choice of furniture, which is chosen especially carefully. It can spoil the overall impression or become the main semantic component of the living room. The furniture must exactly match the chosen style. A structurally simple sofa is suitable for modern interiors, minimalism or original design. For a classic setting, it is better to buy a leather sofa and armchairs in the English style.
Sometimes it makes sense to first select original black and white furniture, and then complement the white walls and ceiling with black details. It is desirable that the furniture differs from the color of the walls or other background, but today the “dissolution” of white furniture against the background of the walls often becomes a special feature of interior design.
If it so happens that with the purchase of black leather furniture the interior is overloaded with dark, then adding details made of natural wood, especially light shades, to the decor will help save the situation. It is also worth considering the color of the floor and lighting so that the interior sparkles in a new way in the evenings.
Basically, the living room is one of the most spacious rooms in the apartment. It is intended for holding gala evenings, receiving guests and family gatherings. In order for this room to be as attractive and functional as possible, it is worth considering the interior in full.
The black and white living room is a modern design that is in quite high demand, especially abroad.
The combination of two opposite colors allows you to make a room:
- Stylish;
- Elegant;
- Original;
- Unique.
The two simplest colors, at first glance, can transform a space almost beyond recognition. You shouldn’t think at all that the presence of black color in the interior will put pressure on the psyche, because it is diluted with light colors, and besides, psychologists believe that dark shades and in particular black can emphasize power, as well as aristocratic features and self-confidence.
Black and white are contrasting, opposing and, most importantly, harmoniously combined colors.
They will be an excellent choice for decorating a room, no matter what style is chosen, but it is preferable that the room be classic or modern.
Expressive black and white living room with bright accents
The hall must be filled with bright accents so that the room is not just divided into two sides, but is a well-thought-out composition that can please everyone who enters it. A lot of attention should be paid to decorative elements and textiles, which help to form the highlight of the room, because it will hide any flaws, if any.
Accessories can help:
- Bring new colors into the room;
- Make it more original;
- Create a romantic or, on the contrary, family, but most importantly cozy atmosphere in the house.
The choice of decor should be made based on what color predominates in the room. For example, if the predominant color on the walls is black, then the textiles on the sofa, as well as the floor lamp, pillows or table should be light and vice versa. It is extremely important to carefully select curtains and cornices.
Curtains can be created using the Yin-Yang technique, but if the window frame is white, then preference should be given to dark fabric.
It is not advisable to use white flowers in the hall, as they will not only get dirty quickly, but will also significantly spoil the appearance of the room. Combining black and white curtains is very stylish and interesting and is currently in trend. A chrome curtain or cornice screwed to the ceiling is perfect for this material.
It is worth noting that if you place a carpet made of natural or artificial zebra skin on the floor, then the curtains can be very different. In addition, such a rug will become a kind of accent. In general, the chess theme should prevail, which will be very original and unusual. It is worth noting that black and white are classic colors that will never go out of fashion and no matter what fashion magazines dictate, a living room in this decoration will be able to amaze with its unique features.
Living room in black and white
Furniture in the living room in black and white is not just an interior item, but products that should complement the composition with their uniqueness.
Furniture, no matter what it is, for example:
- Soft;
- Wall;
- Tables;
- Nightstands;
- Modular;
- Corpus.
Must be a contrast to the walls. A lot depends on where it will be installed. For example, if there is a black wall in the background, then it should be white and vice versa. White furniture requires careful care, but it looks especially chic and luxurious. You can immediately detect dirt on it and remove it to prevent the formation of greasy spots. Those who decide to purchase white soft sofas are truly desperate people, since they take on a lot of responsibility, but, nevertheless, emphasize with the interior that they are confident, firm and purposeful in character.
A more practical living room should include gray or black furniture, especially if there are small children or animals in the house.
As for the flooring, it is most practical to make it dark, since white carpets, parquet or laminate require a special approach, as well as regular maintenance, otherwise all the work on creating the interior will go down the drain. Black floors look stylish and unusual, and if they have a glossy finish, they will visually increase the height of the walls.
When choosing furniture, you should give preference not to a monochrome finish, but to a plain one. For example, a sofa can be white, a modular wall can be black, and so on. In this way, you can make the room deeper and more harmonious.
Interior styles: black and white hall
The living room first of all shows how exactly the owners of the house feel about their home, and from the interior you can understand what preferences they have and why they chose them. There are a huge number of tricks in a black and white living room, and when creating a design, you should definitely take each of them into account so as not to stumble or make a mistake.
Style tricks:
- The interior must be pre-designed to take into account every nuance.
- You need to decide in advance what color will prevail in the room, as this will affect the choice of finishing materials, accessories and furniture.
- If the room is small, then you need to choose either light colors as dominant, or install a black glossy stretch ceiling. Thus, you can visually expand the space of the room.
- Rooms with a black and white interior should contain elements of the minimalist style, since there is no need to clutter up with interior items.
- For those who prefer to be alone quite often, do not like noisy parties and like to think about life, a living room with a predominant black color is suitable.
A well-chosen design of a black and white hall will allow you to create not the atmosphere of a funeral service salon, but an interior that is quite comfortable and cozy for your stay, which will appeal not only to household members, but also to guests.
Lighting is an important aspect of any room, no matter what colors it is decorated in, what style and furnishings are chosen.
Lighting should be warm, harmonious and non-irritating. Spotlights look very unusual, especially if the room is divided into several zones, for example, for work and rest. If the room has suspended ceilings, then you can install lamps with diffused light located around the perimeter of the room and specifically on the walls. The rays will be refracted on the ceiling covering and transform the living room.
Strict interior: black and white living room (video)
In conclusion, we add that in a black and white interior there should always be a third color that will combine these two and become a kind of softener. The best option is to choose gray, as it is a derivative of white and black.
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