125 Living Room Design Ideas: Focusing On Styles And Interior Décor Details
Black and white living rooms.
Black and white interiors are often perceived as a classic image. This combination of neutral colors and the way they contrast with each other is very beautiful. It’s a mark of elegance and an example of timeless beauty. It’s something that will never go out of fashion. It’s a contrast used for a multitude of styles from the Scandinavian décor to contemporary projects.
When opting for a black and white interior, most often a third color is also introduced. It’s an accent color with the role of creating focal points and creating contrasts. In this case the color chosen is a soft shade of yellow.
To create the impression of a floating ceiling, clerestory windows are used here and they also have the role of providing natural light. This makes the décor seem airy and bright. The color palette is centered on the black and white mix with grey and brown touches.
Black walls are not very common. However, they can create a very interesting look. In this case they have a dramatic impact on the décor but are beautifully balanced by the white furniture and grey floor.
This living room features a multitude of patterns, from the checker pattern on the rug, to the one on the armchair and the various decorative pillows. However, all these patterns are brought together by color and the result is a harmonious décor.
In this case we have a classical type of black and white décor with one bold color used as an accent element. The red features are scattered throughout the room for a uniform look and a well-balanced décor.
In this case the black and white combination is somewhat transformed into a mostly grey décor. The difference between the white and grey elements is almost unnoticeable and it complemented by the darker accent elements.
This is a contemporary living room with a minimalist, clean and airy interior décor. The color palette only includes the classical black and white. There’s also a single colorful element. It’s an accent pillow featuring a vibrant shade of red.
In this case there are multiple focal points in this living room. They are created through different means. Some feature a soft but still contrast shade of yellow while other attract attention through pattern or texture.
Even though we have here both white and black elements, the most dominant colors and white and brown and this shifts a little the type of contrast. We also have a few accent elements featuring different shades of yellow.
The black and white contrast is very visible in this case. The colors seem to be split in domains since white is used for the walls and black for the furniture. They meet in the middle in the form of a black and white zebra rug.
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