Day: November 22, 2011

interiors in black and white

To many people the thought of decorating a home entirely in black and white may sound a little bit too formal or too sober.  Colors are too comforting and too welcoming, even if the interior is done in pastel colors.  But there are rooms that seem to pull it off surprisingly well, and the common factor seems to be one or two whimsical touches.  This dining room above designed by Alberto Pinto, for instance, has a very playful chandelier and chairs upholstered in polka dots.  The table setting is also very whimsical.

interiors in black and white modern living room in black and white furniture, lucite chairs and fireplace via belle vivir blog

This living area above is also very light in ambiance with lucite based curvy modern chairs and a shag rug.

vanity in black and white via belle vivir blog

Whims everywhere in this bathroom, from the shade to the skirted chair/stool.  The sconces have their own touch too.

Interiors in black and white via belle vivir blog

Mix and match chairs in this room include casual Panton chairs and Louis XV style chairs.

Interiors in black and white via belle vivir blog
 Sort of polka dot again covering a chair.
modern entryway in black and white with zebra rug and round mirror via belle vivir blog

The space above has like a very nice light reflection that gives it a hint of pink.  The zebra rug, the round mirror and the sconces pull everything off.

bathroom in black and white with marble sink and chrome shower doors via belle vivir blog

This bathroom is quite spectacular.  What doors!  Love the size of the sconces and the brass door handle.

entry way in black walls and white table and zebra stool via belle vivir blog

Here again, the zebra stool and the shape of the lamps brake the space from being too sober.

Interiors in black and white striped stool via belle vivir blog
So beautiful!
images via Nuevo Estilo and Elle Decor