TRANSFORM FROM TO SLEEK AND URBAN WITH BLACK AND WHITE DÉCORS

Modern interior designs are predominantly known for their uncluttered, minimal, and sophisticated appeal. The contemporary look of home interiors are achieved through a multitude of ways including the use of contrasting black and white décors. Though relatively easy to pull off, sufficient planning and attention to the big picture must be carefully considered to make every black and white interior design as striking as possible.

Why Go Black and White?

 For others, black and white décors are too plain and simple and fail to brighten up a room. However, because of the increasing appetite for clean lines, sleek look, and striking contrast of shade, more and more people are seeing the endless options that these colors can bring to any home. The following are some of the reasons why a lot of homemakers are opting in to the black and white trend:

·         Easy to maintain and achieve consistency – the black and white motif is one of the easiest themes to follow. With the right combination of curtains, accent pillows, and complementary furnishings, homemakers can recreate a boring interior into an edgy and sleek room.

·         Endless possibilities and ideas – homeowners will not have a hard time searching for possible ideas to copy or choices to pattern their styles with because of the myriad of curtain-pillow combinations to settle with. Moreover, striking furniture pieces are becoming popular to keep up with the demand for modern and out-of-the-box black and white themes.

·         Theme for all season – because of this design’s inherent simplicity, minimalist appeal, elements of black and white interior design seldom go out of season.

Decorating with Black and White: Pillow and Curtain Choices for this Theme

Consistency in design is a key in successfully bringing out the best urban look for the interior through black and white interior pieces. More often than not, pillows and curtains are styled accordingly to maintain the coherence of the elements. The following are some of the recommended curtain and pillow styles for black and white interior theme:

Black and White Accents Pillows

1.       Vector floral and vine designs – graphic floral designs look best in throw pillows or mid-sized lumbar pillows. Black floral prints on a white fabric background add a feminine touch on a predominantly edgy interior.

2.       Stripes and diagonal lines – clean-cut lines formed by narrow vertical stripes and criss-cross lines are well-favored especially in designer pillows because of their simple yet striking appeal.

3.       Zebra prints – zebra prints are most commonly seen in pillow shams and rugs. This type of print is often used to liven up and add a touch of animation in an interior.

Choice of Black or White Curtains

1.       Black European linen drapes – black linen drapes are not only effective in blocking out a substantial amount of sunlight, dark European linen curtains also complement a white-colored wall and instantly balances out the lightness in the room.

2.       Patterned linen drapery panels - to add a softer look on panels, floral patterns or other graphic details can be incorporated on the fabric surface. Curtains with prints tones down the edgy appeal of the interior and subtly softens the look of the big picture.

3.       Sheer curtains in white – soft and transparent curtains look good against dark colored walls and amidst the contemporary-designed upholsterers. Sheer curtains imbibe a welcoming and warm effect in the interior.

One of the pitfalls that homemakers may encounter with the use of black and white décors is the incoherent use of details and oversimplification of the designing process to the point of creating a boring and stiff interior theme. In terms of the choices at hand, homemakers have a multitude of black and white themes and ideas to combine and experiment with. A constant stream of creativity is indeed helpful for homemakers to successfully achieve the desired black and white urban look.