Black wallpaper - stylish combinations of black wallpaper in the interior of rooms

However, many famous designers often use this shade as a fundamental one: with the right selection of furniture and accessories, and placement of accents in the interior, black wallpaper can become one of the most successful options.
Thanks to such materials, you can emphasize the luxury and sophistication of the design, maintaining a mysterious and even romantic atmosphere in the room. Although it is worth noting that black color is used extremely rarely in the interior and almost always acts as inserts and contrasting elements against the general background of the walls.

Fortunately, today the creation of such interiors is accessible to almost everyone: most brand companies do not shy away from this shade and produce many stylish black wallpapers with exquisite patterns and ornaments. And the variety of textures will allow you to experiment with variations of coatings, choosing the ideal material for perception.

Where is black wallpaper used?

Surprisingly, black wallpaper can have many shades and textures, like any other color. It all depends on the degree of light absorption and combination with companion wallpaper.

• Black walls are an excellent solution for some kind of accent, for example, in a large living room with a white piano.
• The design of a room filled with white furniture and textiles looks quite correct, where there is nothing superfluous.
• The space theme will look great for a teenager’s bedroom in all designer versions.
• It's a good idea to decorate an accent wall with black wallpaper in the living room if it is intended to accommodate a large plasma panel and white shelves.

Often a black and white drawing has a predominant light background. If the pattern has a dark background, then they say that it is “black wallpaper” - in a modern interior they look quite organic if the white floor and ceiling contrast.

Helpful advice! To prevent the contrasting pattern in your bedroom or studio apartment from making your eyes dazzle, place such wallpaper behind the head of the bed or the back of a soft corner.

Darkening the walls is suitable for rooms facing south or southeast, where there is a lot of light. The matte texture absorbs the sun's rays, so the “cosmic” color is a completely appropriate choice.

• Dark wallpaper with an interesting texture is often used on only one accent wall.
• Black velvet is a great backdrop for an unusual installation or display of collectibles, like in a museum.
• This could be a glass display case for rare porcelain, multi-level brackets with edged weapons, or a collection of handmade items.

Ideas for drawings and patterns

By choosing the right pattern, you can improve the interior and hide minor flaws on the surface. Below we will look at the most winning ideas.

With birds and animals

Beautiful black wallpaper that depicts birds or animals is an extraordinary choice. Current design options: lion, flamingo, zebra, swan. You can also complement the design with small paintings depicting this animal.

Flowers

On a black background, any flowers will look attractive. The choice must be made depending on what kind of atmosphere you want to create in the room. Want to add sensuality and passion? Red roses on a dark background are suitable. Do you want to make your design elegant? Choose yellow flowers (mimosas, daffodils, tulips). Does the room have a strict and laconic design? Give preference to chrysanthemums or poppies. Peonies – aristocracy and sophistication. Dandelion – weightlessness and airiness.

Monograms

Black wallpaper with monograms looks very good in the interior. Silver and gold patterns look gorgeous on a black background.

Natural motives

Wallpaper with natural motifs is perfect for a room intended for sleep and relaxation. Drawings with leaves and trees will create a peaceful atmosphere. It will always be a pleasure to relax in such a room after a busy day at work.

Damascus

Damascus is often chosen for luxurious and sophisticated design. Suitable for use in various styles. Damascus personifies fine taste, gloss and grace.

With inscriptions

By choosing interesting trellises with inscriptions, you can emphasize the severity of the interior. An ornate font is an excellent option for design in a classic style. Straight letters are an excellent choice for a men's office.

With glitter

Canvases with glitter are the best solution for those who want to decorate their interior in a glamorous style. Shiny trellises are ideal for the style - neoclassicism.

Texture and design options

Like clothing, the black color of the wallpaper is not as important as its texture and light reflectance. It would seem that blackness, like a cosmic hole, absorbs the spectrum, but designers widely use surfaces with different types of reflection and absorption of light.

1. Matte wallpaper really absorbs the space of the room, visually making the room smaller. Furniture with black velvet upholstery “dissolves” against the background of such walls. This impression can be easily “interrupted” with bright accents and contrasting combinations.
2. The gloss on the dark looks much better than in other versions. By reflecting light, such a surface has a mirror effect, so it does not look gloomy. Pairs perfectly with mirrors and textured walls of any gray or silver shade.
3. Jacquard wallpaper in black tones looks amazing thanks to the play of textures. A matte design on a glossy base looks luxurious, especially with an elegant pattern. Such product items are always in demand in online catalogs; they stand out against the background of other variations. Sometimes they are given a special volume due to their velvety texture.
4. Textile wallpaper - fabric with a satin sheen. This is a transitional option between matte and glossy surfaces, they look very noble.

Note! Today, not all rolls are made of paper. There are multi-layer offers with vinyl coating and silk-screen printing on a paper backing - for the convenience of pasting walls. We offer textile wallpaper (non-woven fabric), as well as dark fiberglass rolls for painting.

Liquid wallpaper is a viscous mass that is spread over the wall with a spatula, like plaster. They can be any color. Additional inclusions give the viscose flakes more impact. Black liquid wallpaper for the bedroom with golden shimmer and pearlescent tints of graphite looks amazing.

Advantages and disadvantages

Black trellises have the following advantages:

• Spots and dirt are invisible on them. Also, with the help of this color you can hide small imperfections and irregularities in the walls.
• Combination with any colors. There is no color that cannot be combined with black, the main thing is to choose the most successful combination for a particular room.
• Absorption of light. Dark trellises have good light absorption. Therefore, such a room will always be warm and cozy.

Imitation leather

Furniture covered in black leather looks aristocratic. The leather-imitation coating has the same effect. It is enough to decorate the guest corner with a dark insert under the skin of a reptile or python; this part of the room will change the overall perception of the entire interior.

• Elegant leather-look decor is a fashionable designer find when you want to transform your bedroom in a high-tech style.
• Against this background, any bed will look luxurious, but it is better to choose bed linen in a light shade.
• The unusual cladding of the wall behind the head of the bed is the choice of stylish ladies who prefer leather in everything - from gloves to interior details.

Velor, velvet, imitation suede wall surfaces look very noble, especially in combination with white furniture.

Plain

Monochrome coatings are widely used for interiors designed in loft and minimalist styles. To ensure that the walls blend harmoniously with the decor, it is better to give preference to matte wallpaper.

Bamboo and cork wallpaper

Today, various manufacturers are trying to imitate the inimitable texture of natural materials. However, when you pass your palm, you immediately feel the warmth of contact with a natural surface.

Imitation of natural materials can look no less impressive, and in terms of practicality it even surpasses its analogues. However, everyone chooses for themselves - inserts from expensive finishes or budget repairs in imitation of stone, wood, bamboo or cork.

Minimalist style

Black and white colors are the basic shades of a laconic functional design. Features of the minimalist style:

• streamlined rectangular shape;
• combination of contrasting tones;
• use of simple forms;
• free, open plan;
• lack of excessive decor;
• placement of a minimum amount of furniture.

Gray, beige, white and black colors in the living room interior

White and black furniture in the interior of the living room-kitchen

Black and white main color scheme of the apartment

Plain walls, floors, interior items are the basic design principle. The main finishing materials are natural wood, glass, varnished boards. The black and white design of the hall in the style of minimalism involves the choice of strict furniture of a geometrically correct shape without elaborate designs, floral ornaments, or patterns. A small number of bright accents are allowed in the interior.

A modern design option is a white frame of the room and black furniture with light details.

Black and white cozy small living room

Black wall in a large white living room

Imitation of other textures

Wallpaper that imitates wood texture looks great - ebony, wenge, stained oak or rosewood finishes. Rare species of decoration are present in luxury interiors, but they can be easily reproduced in a budget option.

Decorative plaster is popular today; people have learned to imitate it in wallpaper designs. The same visual effect, but such repairs are much cheaper and are done quickly and accurately.

The “darkness” of the walls is partially compensated by sparkles, gold sputtering and iridescent particles, which are often used to open black rolls. They can be further enlivened with metallic stars and iridescent stones. With artificial lighting, the walls will be transformed.

Neoclassical design

Modern classics are a fashionable interpretation of traditional national and historical styles of European countries. Design Features:

• clear straight lines, shapes;
• proportionality;
• spaciousness;
• predominance of light shades;
• harmonious combination of furniture, textiles, flooring.

Black and white living room-kitchen with cream accents

Black and white living room with blue accents

Small black and white living room in art deco style

Neoclassicism is not suitable for a Khrushchev-type apartment. To emphasize the features of the style, free space is needed. The main finishing options for the floor are wood, laminate or dark parquet, for the walls - light wallpaper with small patterns, for the ceiling - white plaster. When choosing furniture, you should give preference to a combination of beautiful textiles and natural materials.

The main rule when arranging objects is to choose a central object around which a clear, symmetrical composition is built.

Black and white living room with prints

Black and white living room in Art Nouveau style

Black photo wallpaper with 3D effect

Design proposals in catalogs with photo wallpapers are replete with black-and-white and dark wallpapers, where the “concrete jungle” theme is played out.

This finish will not seem gloomy. It has a certain dynamism, reminiscent of black and white films or night panoramas of distant cities with flickering lights.

• The theme of the play of shades of gray, emphasized by black graphic contrast, is well reflected in the design of the photo wallpaper.
• Waterfalls and rockfalls, music and sports, abstraction and sketches - you can choose any black-and-gray or black-and-beige 3D photo wallpaper.

Use of decorative elements

Small details, textiles, lighting fixtures are an important addition to the design, which should correspond to the monochrome palette. Basic decoration items:

• carpets;
• photo wallpaper;
• paintings;
• pillows;
• vases;
• drapes, curtains.

Black and white living room-library

Black and white living room interiors

Black and white living room with podium

Straight, strict lines, simple patterns are the main rules when choosing decorative details for a black and white palette. Stylized floor coverings with graphic designs look elegant. Blinds, black and white or plain curtains with geometric patterns are an excellent textile option for decorating an apartment interior. For the living room, wall sconces, floor lamps with contrasting lampshades, chandeliers, and lamps are suitable.

If the design is dominated by dark color, it is recommended to use a large number of lighting fixtures

Black and white furniture in the painting in the living room

Black and white wall in the living room

Fashionable colors

If you carefully look at photos of black wallpaper in catalogs and imagine them in your interior, you can find unexpected solutions.

• There is more expressiveness, for example, in dark brickwork than in the classic version, if they are “decorated” with fallen plaster. This is a fashionable feature of loft and high-tech designers.
• Minimalism does not mean that only monochromatic solutions and smooth walls are acceptable. On the contrary, the laconicism of urban design without decoration will be emphasized by black and white contrast with a correctly selected pattern.
• The black-and-white photo effect is popular today in interior decoration, where people want to avoid “variegation.” For people who have too emotional work that overloads the nervous system, psychologists recommend “colorless” buds - white, black, all gray and pearlescent tones.
• Floral patterns in all variations, regardless of color and proportions of light and dark, are a good choice for those who do not like geometry. An alternative is an animal print in gray and black.
• Classic - diamond pattern, geometric and abstract variations. But completely recognizable objects in an unexpected color presentation will look much more interesting, including negatives when developing photographs.

In addition to traditional wallpaper, you can use a collage of leftover rolls, non-adhesive vinyl, or even DIY wall painting.

Design Features

Additional colors

A black and white bedroom is a spectacular design solution, but requires accuracy and careful attention to detail. One of the important points is the introduction of additional colors and shades.

What is it for? Firstly, to reduce excessive contrast, gamma sharpness. Secondly, to make the atmosphere larger, more interesting, more comfortable.

What shades should be included in the white-black palette? The most current options:

• neutral tones (beige, light gray, light brown);
• natural shades (wood, wicker accessories, non-ferrous metals, undyed natural textiles);
• unobtrusive bright point accents;
• pastel halftones;
• deep dark colors.

Unusual interior design of a black and white bedroom with yellow accents

Color proportions

Another important point is the ratio of colors in the setting. In order not to be mistaken in this matter, it is best to follow the 60/30/10 rule: when 60% of the gamut is occupied by the main color, 30% by the auxiliary color, and the remaining 10% by accent tones.

When applying this rule in the design of a black and white bedroom interior, it is important to consider a number of factors:

1. Size of the room and level of natural light. So, when arranging a small and rather dark bedroom, it is logical to choose white as the main color - so that it visually appears larger and lighter.

Minimalist interior design of a black and white bedroom in light colors

2. Stylistics. In a Scandi bedroom, for example, the formulas “primary white + auxiliary neutral tones + accent black” or “primary white + auxiliary black + bright accents” will look harmonious. But in the loft style, you can turn to the option “main black + auxiliary neutral tones + white accents.” For Art Deco, a combination of “primary black + auxiliary white + dotted inclusions of neutral tones” would be successful.

3. Desired mood. The sleeping area presupposes a certain freedom in choosing the light and shadow balance, and the mood of the interior is a completely individual matter. Some people like airy, light, bright rooms, while others prefer a more boudoir atmosphere. Some people want to fall asleep and wake up surrounded by neutral shades, while others want to add dynamic bright accents to their decor.

Stylish interior design of a black and white bedroom with furniture in a natural wood tone

4. Suitable contrast level. A point that is partly related to style, but largely based on individual preferences. If you like sharp contrasts and expressive interiors, it makes sense to give charcoal black and white a leading position in the palette. Moreover: in this case, you can completely abandon the auxiliary shades and move away from the 60/30/10 formula, replacing it, for example, with 60/40 or 70/30.

In a room with normal levels of natural light, the 50/50 option will give the strongest contrast. And the weakest can be obtained by generously diluting the black and white combination with other colors and shades (both bright and neutral), as well as using a significant gap in the volumes of these tones (for example, a lot of white - and literally a little black).

To understand what level of contrast is closest to you, the easiest way is to look at a selection of photos of bedrooms in white and black colors.

Stylish contrasting interior design of a black and white bedroom

Style selection

Bedroom design in black and white is a winning move for many areas. But for some styles this palette is most typical, among them:

Minimalist interior design of a black and white bedroom in the Scandinavian loft style

Classic interior design of a black and white bedroom interspersed with beige

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Chest of drawers black and white Kristal

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White chest of drawers Reina

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Chest of drawers white Solea

Decoration and furnishings

When choosing decoration and furniture for bedrooms in black and white tones, designers most often follow one of the following paths:

• neutral finishes (for example, beige wallpaper and light wooden floors) and black and white furniture;
• harmonious mixing of furniture and decoration in black and white (requires high skill, often accompanied by the introduction of neutral tones and bright accents);
• contrasting divisions (for example, white trim and deep black furniture or white walls, black floors and neutral wood furniture).

Of course, there are many other options for black and white bedroom designs.

ADVICE.

In order not to make mistakes when choosing the appropriate distribution of black and white, the easiest way is to design a neutral background - and introduce colors gradually.

Stylish interior design of a black and white bedroom in neoclassical style

Windows and doors

Other basic furnishings can also help to place b/w accents in the bedroom: doors, windows, window sills, slopes. At the same time, they can both serve as eye-catching details (a dark door on a light background will look quite impressive) and harmoniously complement the interior design of a bedroom (for example, a room with black and white furniture).

ADVICE.

Windows and doors can also help introduce a pop of color into a B&W scheme. Just imagine: a sunny yellow door against a background of black and white wallpaper. Expressive and original move.

Furniture

One of the most win-win options is a combination of black and white finishing with a bedroom set in neutral colors. And also the opposite situation: a basic background - and a white and black bed, wardrobes, chests of drawers, nightstands. These two scenarios provide a certain flexibility - and allow you to carefully introduce accents and adjust the level of contrast using textiles and decor.

But, of course, any other scenarios are possible: b/w finishing with b/w furniture, charcoal-black finishing with white furniture, bright furniture on a white-black background, and so on.

Original interior design of a black and white bedroom with a dark green textured bed

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Domino bed

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Mickey Mouse Bed

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Petals Queen Bed

Textile

Textiles are an important point in the design of a bedroom. It will not only add comfort and texture, but will also help correct possible design mistakes.

So, if you overdid it with the introduction of rich black and boiling white into the decor - and want to reduce the contrast, decorate the bed using neutral tones and soft textures. If, on the contrary, black and white are somewhat lost against the general background, choose textiles in these colors.

Cozy black and white bedroom interior design

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Textiles will help complement the black and white palette with bright accents - and easily and quickly change the mood of the interior. For example, hang playful pink curtains in a black and white bedroom - and not a trace of the former severity will remain.

Decor for a black and white bedroom

Depending on the chosen style, the decor for a white and black bedroom can be paintings, figurines, sculptures, vases, posters and much more. Functional decor is especially relevant: original wall shelves, organizers, boxes, designer lamps. For some styles (art deco, baroque), bohemian decor will come in handy - paintings in massive frames, art objects.

Original interior design of a black and white bedroom with hints of Art Deco

ADVICE.

Decorative accessories do not have to be chosen in white or black: they can easily be made in neutral or bright shades.

Lighting

Lighting plays an important role in the decor of a white and black room - and directly affects the level of contrast. So, soft, diffused light will help reduce contrast, while hard, cold light, on the contrary, will enhance it. Otherwise, for the interior of a bedroom in white and black colors (and the photo below demonstrates this), the same recommendations apply as for any others:

• think over lighting scenarios;
• provide many different light sources (main light, local light, cabinet lighting, decorative lighting);
• focus on the light temperature that is comfortable for you;
• remember that dark corners visually eat up space.

Stylish textured interior design of a black and white bedroom in Scandi style

Combination of interior with other wallpapers

A thoughtful interior design with black wallpaper will not look gloomy if you choose the right companion colors. Balance with a predominance of a light background is important. You can find it intuitively or use a ready-made solution from the portfolio of capital designers, as in the photo with dark wallpaper inserts.

Classic proportions are not “50 to 50”, but “1 to 3 or 4”. In this case, the light tone should prevail. The cladding looks interesting in different colors, but with the same texture.

Proven trios with dark walls:

• White and red;
• Lemon and mustard;
• Turquoise and caramel;
• Beige and cream;
• Raspberry and pink;
• Lilac and gray;
• Yellow and purple;
• Olive and orange;
• Blue and gold colors combined with black wallpaper.

The listed “trios” look great only when light or washed-out tones contrast with dark inserts, lines or patterns. However, there is always room for bold experiments. And if things don’t work out, you can always re-glue the wallpaper.

The best design finds are from the portfolio of finished works in our gallery.

Color nuances

There are no restrictions when choosing curtains; you can choose any shades. Dark curtains will “merge” with the wallpaper; this technique will help to visually “add” space. Light colors will help divide the room into zones and also create color balance. Using rich tones you can create accents in the interior.

When choosing furniture, the main thing is not to “deviate” from the style of the room. Compliance with the overall design theme is the basic rule.

For ceiling decor, it is better to choose light shades. A dark ceiling surface in a room with black walls will create a sated and uncomfortable atmosphere.

Photo of black wallpaper in the interior

Avant-garde design

The style, which is the opposite of the classic version of transforming a room, does not obey conservative design canons. Experiments, a combination of opposites, the creation of a unique composition are the hallmarks of the avant-garde. Style Features:

• contrast;
• zoning of space;
• use of bright details;
• combination of different textures;
• non-standard complex forms of furniture.

Black and white living room in art deco style

Black and white living room in Norwegian style

Green armchair in a black and white living room

Avant-garde design implies an individual approach. To create a custom living room design in a black and white palette, you should abandon halftones and use only pure, saturated colors. Bright shades are a must for an avant-garde style interior.

An excellent option for wall decoration is a combination of horizontal and vertical stripes, colorful wallpaper with unusual patterns. Glass, plastic, and metal inserts can be used as finishing materials.

Room in avant-garde style

Black and white simple living room

Black and white living room with bright accents

On the issue of floor color

For black furniture, the choice of floor color is strategically important - the lighter it is (up to pure white), the brighter the room will look. The same principle applies here as for white furniture on a black floor - a contrasting combination enhances the impression.

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Light-colored wood or its high-quality imitation is ideal for flooring. It is very good for the overall impression if bleached oak, maple, ash, or larch are chosen for the floor. But the floor of red shades and dark objects do not go well together.

With a light floor it would not be so heavy Source grupoquepasa.com Same error Source thecentrestar.com

It is up to the designer to choose a dark color for the flooring; The only excuse can be the design of a room in a Gothic style or a particularly austere minimalist interior.

Gothic Source i.pinimg.com Example of a harmonious palette Source decoomo.com

Art Nouveau style

Transforming the living room in the modern direction involves the use of natural finishing materials. Distinctive style features:

• predominance of white color;
• dark colored wooden flooring;
• functional furniture;
• soft smooth lines of interior items;
• use of plant and natural ornaments;
• decoration with mirrors, glass surfaces;
• minimum amount of textiles.

Black and white living room decor in Scandinavian style

Black and white apartment interior

Black and white wall in a small living room

Decorating a black and white living room in the Art Nouveau direction involves using light shades for the ceiling and walls. It is recommended to give preference to paint, liquid wallpaper with plant patterns. A stylish option is black upholstered furniture with metal and glass inserts.

Practicality and functionality are a feature of modern design. Therefore, the interior should not be oversaturated with decorative attributes and textile products.

Fashionable black and white living room in art deco style

Brown, black and white colors in the living room interior

Black: perception, psychology and characteristics

For most people, black is associated with mourning. Indeed, its abundance in the interior can create a certain gloom and negatively affect a person’s emotional state. But with the right combination of color with light and bright colors, it is quite possible to change its perception. The color itself symbolizes infinity. It includes the entire possible gamut. It has a special mystery and even has a mystical touch.

In the modern world it is considered one of the most popular due to its sophistication and unique charm. The inclusion of such a color scheme with brighter colors in the design of the house allows you to emphasize the sophistication of the style and make original accents. When used insignificantly in design, it promotes ease of decision-making, development of an “iron” will and the ability to defend one’s position.

Combination

In interiors, particularly minimalist ones, black colors are often combined with other tones. Typically, black is used to create an accent on one of the walls. As a rule, this is the wall behind the bed or behind the sofa, and in addition you can select a computer or TV area (this allows you to perform zoning). You can cover part or the entire wall with wallpaper.

Another fairly well-known method of combining black wallpaper in an ultra-modern design is alternating light and black stripes of wallpaper.