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.
This living area above is also very light in ambiance with lucite based curvy modern chairs and a shag rug.
Whims everywhere in this bathroom, from the shade to the skirted chair/stool. The sconces have their own touch too.
Mix and match chairs in this room include casual Panton chairs and Louis XV style chairs.
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.
This bathroom is quite spectacular. What doors! Love the size of the sconces and the brass door handle.
Here again, the zebra stool and the shape of the lamps brake the space from being too sober.
Sarah at Finishing Touch Interiors
its beautiful its so elegant feeling & it just works so well. i love the unique chandelier in the first image. I also love the touches of zenra print
design elements
they are fantastic, Juli, especially the 2nd one. Its going right to my dream file.
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classiq
I've saved most of these, Julie, so many interesting ideas and details to be inspired by. You showed how incredibly versatile this seemingly too formal combination of black and white can be. Some of these principles apply in fashion as well. 🙂
Ada
Bourbon&Pearls
My little study has gone this way – by accident and I'm really not sure about it. That's what happens when you don't work with a designer, you end up compromising and end up so far from your original idea.
Splendid Sass
My favorites are 1, 5, and the last image!
Beautiful Julie!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Teresa
xoxo
Taylor Greenwalt
I love the images you found. I adore black and white. I just did a post on b&w decor. You will have to check it out.
quintessence
Love these fabulous black and white rooms. The Alberto Pinto is so chic and who wouldn't love that glamorous bathroom!!