The repetition of black and white from the dining table and chairs to the artwork helps create a cohesive color scheme.
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Look inside nearly any interior design publication and you will see the color black in virtually every room. What you will also see is a prominent use of the combination of black and white. They are powerful colors on their own, but they can make a bold statement together.
Black and white are great colors for a mix of light and dark. The contrast can have an especially big impact in modern spaces, as well as those in which you may desire a bit more formality, such as living rooms and dining rooms.
Here are some more Design Recipes tips to incorporate the powerful color combo into your space:
• Artwork is a great way to introduce or tie various colors together within a space.
• Area rugs come in different shapes, sizes and various color combinations that can help you introduce black and white into your home.
• Accessories, from toss pillows to decorative items and even coffee table books, can offer creative ways to tie black and white together.
• Color mapping is a design technique you can use to repeat or “map” the colors throughout a room so the space feels and looks more cohesive.
• Black is a power color you shouldn’t be afraid to use. Use it as an accent color for a wall, base color in a room in the form of an area rug, or the color for your primary furniture pieces.
Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.
