As far as current design trends go, black and white room ideas are usually reserved for minimalist or modern spaces. But what if I told you black and white room ideas can be used with any other design aesthetic? Because you sure can! This stylish color scheme won’t make you compromise your personal style and taste. Just read on to see how you can use black and white room ideas of all styles, all over your home.

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How To Take Your Black And White Room Ideas Beyond Modern And Minimalist

If you look for black and white room ideas on Pinterest or Instagram, most of the results you’ll see are ultra modern or minimalist homes. And a lot of them look quite cold, if you ask me. Sure, they’re stylish—but I personally want a design and color scheme that’s homey and inviting. So out of curiosity, I went in search of black and white room ideas that break the “black and white is cold” stereotype. I found modern spaces that still looked cozy, minimalist spaces that were inviting, and even traditional rooms that got stylish boosts from black and white room ideas. Keep scrolling to see what I’ve found.

1. Gallery Wall

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If you don’t want to go completely black and white just yet, why not design a frame wall around this color scheme? It’s a trendy addition to any room, from classic to minimalist.

2. Glamorous Bedroom

image via Cuckoo 4 Design

Yes, black and white room ideas can be glamorous too! Think Old-Hollywood, complete with luxurious (and cozy!) faux fur, glamorous leopard print, and vintage metal accents. It’s a bedroom made for a star.

3. Clean Workspace

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Cleanliness is my top requirement for productive work spaces. Black and white room ideas can help you design a space that’s clean, functional, and maybe even relaxing.

4. Bold Elements

image via Domino

I can’t get over the retro look and feel of this living room, it’s so dreamy! Black and white room ideas can definitely make a statement through bold prints and eye-catching furniture like this black velvet sofa. I love the touch of pink as well, it makes the design a lot more graceful.

5. Traditional Bedroom

image via Christian Soghennie

There’s nothing quite like laying on crisp white sheets, am I right? White sheets are the perfect foundation to add black and white room ideas into your bedroom. A black bed, maybe even a black accent wall, and a cozy grey rug will create a chic bedroom you’ll love waking up in.

6. Minimalist

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How do you turn minimalist design from plain to personalized? Use your personal belongings to decorate. Books, your favorite scented candles, or paintings—they’ll all turn your house into a home.

7. Cozy Living Space

image via Coco Lapine Design

If I was decorating my first apartment, I’d love a living room like this! It’s a no-nonsense design with hardly any clutter or unnecessary decor, but the throw pillows and blankets strewn over the chairs make it a space I’d want to spend time in.

8. Stylish Kids’ Room

image via Best Friends For Frosting

Black and white room ideas aren’t just for grown-ups either! Turn your kids into little interior trendsetters by bringing in black and white room ideas like this reading nook. To make your design more kid-friendly, choose fun shapes and patterns.

9. Dark Walls, Bright Floor

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Usually, floors are dark and walls are light. But what happens if you flip that? Well, you get a refreshing and unique foundation to decorate and personalize. Dark walls can also act as accent walls!

10. Retro Dining Space

image via Hannah Blackmore Photography

Aside from the bright pops of color, I actually associate retro design with black and white room ideas. This dining space reminds me of looking at a black and white photo, where I’m really able to appreciate the design and different shapes of the furniture pieces.

11. Geometric Patterns

image via Design Sponge

For a more youthful spin on black and white room ideas, look for geometric patterns! Triangles, circles, kaleidoscope patterns—you’ll never run out of options.

12. Bright Black and White

image via My Paradissi

Bright black and white room ideas seem like a bit of a contradiction, right? But art and design are all about contrasts and contradictions that turn out looking really good! For a design with just two colors (and a few accents), this dining and living space has so much depth and dimension.

13. Eclectic Open Concept

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Spaces like this prove that you can design an entire home with just black and white room ideas! The black kitchen counter is my favorite part—it really stands out against the white walls.

14. Black and White Wallpaper

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If you’re just starting to incorporate black and white room ideas into your home, try to find a nice wallpaper! It will give any room an instant makeover.

15. Black Sofa

image via The Design Chaser

A sofa is usually the focal point of a living room, so take advantage of that. This black sofa is a daring choice, but it really stands out against the clean white walls. So I think the risk paid off!

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I consider black and white room ideas some of the most flexible color options around. Just look at all the stylish ideas I’ve found!

Want more color inspiration like these black and white room ideas? Check this out! Which one was your favorite? Let me know in the comments section!

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Originally posted on September 15, 2016 @ 4:51 AM