Black, White & Not a Bit Boring: 13 Fresh Ways to Get Black & White Right

Black and white is a classic color scheme that adds sophistication, contrast and drama to just about any style of room. But it can sometimes get boring, only playing with two colors. These 13 rooms show how you can balance out a bold black and white color palette with fresh design ideas to create exciting spaces…that aren’t a bit boring.

HowNic and Andrewget this room right:A busy, graphic, one-of-a-kind black and white patterned accent wall.

HowJon and Ninaget this room right:Over-sized decor elements like curtains and throw pillows add drama to a black and white color palette.

HowStephengets this room right:Oddly placed, quirky art (and fashion) bump the boldness of this mostly black and white space.

HowNoahgets this room right:His black and white comes as wall stripes which play up the room’s dramatically high ceilings.

HowSarahgets this room right:She complements black and white with cool copper tones.

HowJuliegets this room right:Black on black on black with ahintof off-white makes for one dynamic space.

HowMarnie and Ryanget this room right:A mix of balance, textures, odd art and architectural detail.

HowJeanine and Bryanget this room right:Textured, earthy, neon baskets hanging on the wall keep a mostly black and white bedroom bold.

HowJaclyn and Davidget this room right:By flipping the usual formula and choosing black and white accessories with colorful larger furniture basics!

HowMeggets this room right:Lots of gray, natural textures and a little pale pink help balance black and white.

HowKristengets this room right:Mixing pops of color with graphic art and accessories.

HowSoniagets this room right:An eclectic medley of design elements, her own bold black and white art and a few key pops of color.

HowKristengets this room right:Playing with patterns and adding in lots of natural wood.