Decorating With Antiques and Black and White Walls
Claire Esparros
A black and white palette is timeless and classic, with endless possibilities from subdued to statement-making. Whether you're color-phobic or color obsessed, you're guaranteed to fall for these black and white spaces.
Stephen Kent Johnson
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Decadent Dining
The dining room of this West Village townhouse features varying shades and square proportions, inspired by Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Nicole Franzen/Sarah Elliott
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Grit-Meets-Glam Motif
Black beams, a modern light fixture, and contemporary chairs contrast the tropical-style ceiling and reclaimed wooden table in this mid-century modern Amagansett retreat.
Marco Ricco
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A Statement Foyer
In a modern Tribeca loft, a grand entryway makes a statement with unique decor and surfaces in a range of textures.
William Waldron
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Homespun Modern Kitchen
While the bones of the kitchen lean toward traditional, a glossy center island and eclectic tile backsplash give this Lake Tahoe home a refined B&W feel.
Julia Robbs
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Black and White Banquette
White pillows create contrast against a pure black banquette, with clean lines that are equal parts modern and cozy.
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
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Grasscloth Meets High-Gloss
In a luxurious Beekman Place entryway, bold high-gloss trim is paired with warm gray grasscloth walls.
Patrick Cline
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Statement Black Appliances
A black range, fume hood, and hardware creates contrast against light cabinetry and walls in this bright Tribeca kitchen.
Stephen Kent Johnson
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Emphasis on Texture
In an 1840s Federal townhouse in NYC's West Village, a neutral palette is elevated with texture. The 19th-century armchairs are upholstered in a Perennials fabric, and the circa-1800 tall-case Mora clock are Swedish. The bronze-and-basalt cocktail tables are custom, the steel wall lamp is by Wo & Wé, and the burl-root sculpture on the mantel is from Full Circle Modern.
Claire Esparros
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Industrial Master
The master bedroom in this modern NYC loft features a 15-by-8-foot glass wall that can be dimmed when the shower is in use.
Trevor Tondro
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Black High-Gloss
In the circular dining room of this Beverly Hills home, a high-gloss paint brings a reflective quality to the walls.
Julia Robbs
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Bold Black and White Marble
This concrete NYC condo endured a major kitchen overhaul, featuring a true monochrome palette with a rich black backsplash and bright white island.
Cynthia Lynn
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Daring Walls
In a suburb of Chicago, PROjECT Interiors gave this home a stylish yet edgy makeover. Creating rooms for casual entertaining was crucial for the owner, Sally Grimes. "We love to have friends over," she said, "and we wanted comfortable, interesting, bold rooms to entertain in." A wet bar in the library, cloaked in a swath of black, beckons you in for an after-dinner drink.
Alyssa Rosenheck
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Gothic Grays
A Memphis home gets a Gothic makeover from the owner and interior designer Sean Anderson. "I've always loved black rooms," he explains, so every last wall, save for a guest room, was designed in a timeless, brooding shade. To add depth, the floors were white-washed, an element that Anderson says actually makes the house feel brighter.
Jean-François Jaussaud
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Darkened Floors
The tub in this Parisian apartment's glamorous master bathroom is by Agape with fittings by Dornbracht. The chairs are by Junya Ishigami, the walls are clad in Brèche de Médicis marble, and the flooring is black granite.
Richard Powers
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Simon Upton
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A Crisp and Clean-Lined Entrance
This luxurious New York City apartment is all about over-the-top design. Even the entryway boasts a staircase made of powder-coated metal, columns made from nickel-trimmed rosewood, and terrazzo flooring made from marble. The 1950s table is by Charlotte Perriand and the wall sculpture is by Lynda Benglis.
Douglas Friedman
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Cozy Whites & Black Accents
John Meeks designed the bed and nightstands in the black and white bedroom of a storied Manhattan townhouse. The benches are from the 1960s, the light fixture is by C. Jeré and the bergères are upholstered in a Sahco fabric.
Carolina Engman
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Simon Upton
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Pure White Walls
In the home of designers Kevin Roberts and Timothy Haynes, the black and white living room showcases 1950s armchairs by Joseph-André Motte, upholstered in a Holland & Sherry fabric. The 1960s cocktail table is by Tommi Parzinger.
William Abranowicz
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Beach-Inspired Ranch
In a Santa Monica ranch belonging to Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres, a custom-made bed by Jay Holman is dressed in Matteo linens and a vintage linen matelassé coverlet. The antique Serapi rug and Tibetan hemp carpet are both from J. Iloulian Rugs.
Richard Powers
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Charcoal Kitchen
In a dramatic Manhattan apartment that belongs to designer George Nunno, the kitchen's custom cabinetry is ebonized oak topped with Nero Marquina marble. The Milo Maugham barstools were found on eBay and the iron sculpture was discovered at a Paris flea market.
Kristofer Johnsson
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Shade-Blocking
In this Stockholm home from Annaleena, a white living room is accented with a black table, black faux fur and a striking geometric light fixture.
Felix Forest
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Modern Meets Vintage
In this beautiful Paris apartment from Looks Like White, a black chair, a modern black lamp and a bold coffee table offer shadows of contrast for the mostly-white room.
Kristoffer Johnsson
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Farmhouse Monochrome
A black and white color palette creates the perfect calming retreat in this rustic bathroom in a Sweden farmhouse. The vintage tub has fittings by Mora Armatur and the floor is tiled with Carrara marble.
Kristoffer Johnsson
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Minimalist Dining
In the same Swedish farmhouse, a chandelier by Jonas Bohlin for Örsjö Belysning hangs above a custom-made table in the kitchen. The chairs are by Magis, and the rug is sisal.
Krista Keltanen
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Painted Wood Paneling
In this minimalistic Finnish home from Hall of Homes, the kitchen only has the bare necessities. A clustered copper light pendant that brings a touch of color to the black and white color scheme.
Richard Powers
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Line Klein
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Lived-In Grays
In this Scandinavian home for The Design Chaser, the monochromatic bedroom is relaxed in character yet perfectly clean in design.
Inside Out
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Touches of Pattern
In this chic home from My Paradissi, brown leather chairs and a single pastel pink pillow add touches of warmth to the black and white living room.
William Waldron
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Black Grout with Subway Tile
Decorating With Antiques and Black and White Walls
Source: https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/g2968/25-black-white-interiors/