The combination of contrasting shades is a stylish solution for the interior design of a room. A fashionable monochrome color combination looks sophisticated and elegant. The design of the living room in black and white colors is distinguished by grace, impeccable harmony, and chic. A modern approach to apartment design is a combination of beauty and practicality.
Yellow armchair in a black and white living room
Black and white dining room decor
Monochrome living room design
Black and white color in the living room interior is a fashionable style trend for transforming the central room. The main advantages of monochrome design:
- refined, sophisticated appearance;
- transformation of style with the help of bright shade accents;
- harmonious combination with interior items;
- visual expansion of space;
- advantageous highlighting of interesting details and furniture;
- relaxing environment.
A contrasting combination of basic colors is always relevant, so monochrome is a popular design option. Black and white tone is suitable for decorating a living room in a classic, minimalist, Scandinavian style. Simplicity and strict lines, traditional pieces of furniture are fashionable additions that will highlight the features of the interior.
Hall design option
Black and white armchair and white coffee tables in the living room interior
Finishing walls, floors and ceilings
The main rule of monochrome design is the choice of a dominant color. One shade should prevail over the other to create a harmonious interior. Interesting design options for walls, floors and ceilings in accordance with the contrasting style:
- white ceiling;
- dark flooring/tiles/parquet/laminate;
- division into functional zones;
- use of bright accents.
Black and white living room design
Black and white living room in loft style
The main principle of the combination of black and white colors is the use of light shades for finishing large-scale elements. A dark ceiling is suitable for a spacious room with panoramic windows and textured elements. The right design solution is a white upper with geometric patterns in polar tones. A light shade will visually increase the height of the room and add warmth. An excellent contrasting option is to use a black floor. A dark coating will add solidity to the living room interior. A laconic combination of polar tones, sizes and shapes is a modern option for decorating a room.
A fashionable transformation idea is the use of gradient shades. Tones of different levels of lightness or darkness are suitable for a living room with north-facing windows and low ceilings. A combination of different textures and adding accents of shades of the same color looks unusual, but stylish.
Beige furniture in a black and white living room
Cozy black and white living room
Monochrome room design involves the design of functional areas, meaning the local use of black and white tones. The correct distribution of light and dark colors in the living room space allows you to achieve harmony and avoid excessive shade predominance. Each functional area should be visually different from each other. Wall decoration allows you to highlight the location. A modern option is photo wallpaper made in accordance with the style of the room.
Photo wallpaper in the interior of the hall
Black and white living room with black and gray sofas
It is recommended to use color accents to dilute the monochrome color scheme. Bright details combined with black and white design look stylish and modern.
Thanks to decorative elements and patterns on wallpaper of a different color, the interior looks alive, dynamic, and devoid of excessive severity.
Interior in black wallpaper: rules for creating luxurious design
Completely glossy wallpaper in black is used extremely rarely.
Experts recommend giving preference to dark coatings decorated with pearlescent, glossy or matte patterns. In most cases, designers combine finishes of other colors with black wallpaper in the interior. One accent wall made in a dark color looks advantageous. Using this technique, zoning of the room is performed. Most often, the walls of the room located behind the sofa in the living room or TV, as well as in the bedroom behind the headboard, are highlighted in this way.
Most often, a black background is used to create interiors in the following styles:
- classical;
- oriental;
- ethnic;
- minimalism;
- high tech.
If you intend to create an interior in a minimalist style, you should take care of the absence of unnecessary decorative elements, colors and furniture.
Two-color wallpaper (the black background goes well with gold) or plain wallpaper without patterns are suitable as decoration. A luxurious atmosphere in the room can be created by adhering to the glamorous and neo-baroque style. In this case, it is advisable to choose wallpaper with a gold or silver background and large black patterns.
Important. When creating a monochrome interior, you need to consider which wallpaper, which curtains and pieces of furniture will suit best, because decor is an integral part of a beautiful interior.
Furniture selection
Large black objects on a light background will visually add volume and free space to the living room. Light items in a dark area look catchy, which instantly attracts attention. Basic rules when choosing furniture:
- combination of shades;
- harmonious ratio of dimensions of different objects;
- use of natural materials.
Designers recommend using white for walls and ceilings and black for furniture. But an excessive predominance of dark shades can provoke depression and bad mood among residents and guests.
You should not choose large-scale items of the same color. It is better to give preference to a combination of tones.
Black and white living room in high-tech style
Orange accents in a cozy black and white living room
A feeling of comfort will be provided by a harmonious tint filling in the room. A light sofa or chair with patterns, decorative details in a contrasting shade, a dark table and large modular furniture, a wall will fit well into the decor of a black and white living room. Products made of leather and natural wood are perfect for a monochrome room. The main rule is a contrasting combination of furniture and background.
Rules for using black wallpaper
In order for the finished design to truly meet your expectations, choose wallpaper, focusing on some of the features of their use in the interior.
Thanks to the wide range of black wallpaper produced by modern manufacturers, choosing a material that is stylish and pleasant to the touch is not difficult, but this does not mean that such wallpaper will look harmonious in your room.
Therefore, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules:
- in order to make black walls lighter and more harmonious, give preference to glossy coatings or wallpaper with additional inserts with textures, mother-of-pearl tints or gilding. Such effects will help dilute the deep and rich black color;
- When choosing the optimal place to stick wallpaper of this shade, decide in advance for what purposes these walls will be used. For example, it is advisable to decorate surfaces with paintings or a TV that will constantly attract attention in more pleasant colors, since black color will constantly distract the eye;
- a room decorated with black wall coverings requires mandatory compliance with lighting standards: the more light that enters such a space, the more comfortable the overall environment will be;
- It is advisable to decorate the interior with wallpaper in black tones with the additional use of lighter elements in the design. Dilute the wallpaper with inserts of other shades, cutting them out from leftovers, or select furniture and accessories that match the contrast;
- Since the black shade affects the perception of the size of the room, making it more cramped and narrow, try to transform the space through special expanding effects or use them exclusively for decorating large rooms. One of the most successful options for expanding walls in small rooms is to hang black wallpaper in the interior on one or two opposite walls and combine it with wallpaper in white or beige shades.
By the way, the success of your design will also depend on the correct combination of shades in such an interior. Since black is a rather dark and bright color, carefully consider combination options: most standard rules for selecting shades for combinations do not apply in this case.
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
Conditions for using dark wallpaper
There is no arguing about tastes, but there are cases when the choice in favor of black, dark gray or dark brown wallpaper in the interior is completely justified.
Secrets of a contrasting background
Many people have noticed that for the most advantageous presentation of expensive items, a black background with soft backlighting is used. In a jewelry store and on the podium with exclusive jewelry, at the exposition of an international exhibition or an elite salon
It would not occur to anyone to look at the black wall or the velvet backing; no, all attention is paid to the design of the main exhibit.
The same principle works when there is brown wallpaper in the interior, which becomes the background for a fireplace, a white grand piano or a light furniture set with an elegant shape. It will not look most advantageous if it blends in with the color of the floor and walls. Although everyone decides for themselves how to decorate a room, it is worth experimenting with dark walls - here is a good example.
Dark wallpaper in the interior
Striped dark wallpaper in the interior
- marble fireplace;
- soft corner with expensive upholstery;
- a glass showcase with lighting to resemble antiques or a collection of expensive porcelain.
The principle of combining three colors
When looking at fashion collections, examples of modern interiors or some design installations, the human mind will highlight and remember where 3 primary colors are used. In this case, there should be a contrast between dark and light tones, where dark is proportionally no more than ¼, plus one bright one - for emphasis. Other shades can act as a tint option. This is the generally accepted standard used by artists and designers all over the world. This also works in home decoration - from the decor of palaces to the interior with dark walls in a small kitchen or bedroom, as in the photo.
Dark wallpaper with patterns
Bedroom design with dark wallpaper
Bedroom interior with dark wallpaper
The nobility of combination
The choice of scale and combination of shades occurs on a subconscious level. Everyone has their own preferences, but, with all the richness of the existing natural palette, we can name:
- favorite colors;
- shades that evoke hostility and unpleasant memories;
- neutral colors or something that does not evoke any sensations in the interior of the room;
- preferred “warm” or “cold” gamma.
By eliminating components that are unpleasant for the mind and actively using “favorites,” it is easy to play up the atmosphere, making the house more hospitable. For example, lovers of chocolate and coffee will certainly like brown wallpaper in the interior of a bedroom or dining area with gold streaks reminiscent of foil or plain. Silver and gold accessories and fittings are preferred.
Beautiful bedroom design with dark wallpaper
Living room with dark wallpaper
An excellent addition to a “delicious” place in a chocolate-colored house will be other “appetizing” associations. These are cream, peach, orange, raspberry and caramel shades, as in the photo.
Chocolate shades “reconcile” and lead to a calm, constructive dialogue. Perhaps this is why it is believed that chocolates are the best gift when visiting, and brown leather furniture in the living room.
Dark wallpaper in the interior
Dark wallpaper in the interior
Black wallpaper in the interior
How to play up a black and white living room design
The correct distribution of shades is an ideal universal option for combining rigor and elegance in the interior. You can play up the monochrome design with bright accents. Colors that look harmonious with a black and white palette:
- red;
- green;
- yellow;
- brown;
- blue;
- grey.
Black and white living room-kitchen
Black and white sofa and armchair in the living room
Large black and white living room
A rich red or burgundy color will add energy and brightness; green – freshness; yellow and brown - comfort, warmth; blue – sophistication; gray will provide smooth transitions between polar tones.
Textiles in neutral colors: beige, milky can dilute the alternation of light and dark shades. To avoid variegation, it is better to use a limited number of bright fragments.
You can complement the black and white design of the living room with items made of metal or natural wood. Decorative elements to create warmth and comfort look harmonious - a flower, small objects in the form of pillows, vases, candlesticks, photo frames.
Black and white combined living room-kitchen
Red accents in a black and white interior
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.
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
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.
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
Shades and texture of white wallpaper
Absolutely white walls are an effective solution, but many people find this option boring. However, white is a rather complex color; it has many shades that change its perception. It can be either warm or cold, and, accordingly, can be combined with different colors. In addition, do not forget that modern wallpaper can be embossed. In this case, even completely plain wallpaper has an interesting play of light and shadow and no longer seems monochromatic.
White wallpaper in the living room can be snow-white, milky, cream, pearl, cotton or cream, and you can also vary the saturation of these shades. Combinations of different tones of white in one room are also acceptable, you just need to make sure that they are the same “temperature” - either cold or warm.
Options for white and black and white wallpaper for decorating the living room:
- Wallpaper with pearlescent effect. Wallpaper with a multi-colored shine, but nevertheless being white. They can be used as decorative inserts or on those areas of the walls that need to be highlighted, for example, the wall in the TV area or where the fireplace is located.
- Wallpaper with a pattern. On white wallpaper, patterns of any other colors are acceptable; black and white patterns are especially popular, as well as “white on white” patterns - in this case, a pattern of the same color, but of a different shade, is placed on the main background.
- Relief. Wallpaper with a relief pattern creates a play of light and shadow and can be used both as the main covering for walls and to highlight individual areas in the room.
- Imitation. White wallpaper in the living room can imitate various materials - leather, brick, stone, wood, bamboo, fabric or plaster.
- Combinations. White wallpaper can be combined with wallpaper of other colors, but it is recommended to use them as primary ones.
Advice. If the room has incorrect proportions, a combination of white and black and white wallpaper can improve the situation. If you cover a too narrow wall with white wallpaper, it will appear wider.
Scandinavian style
European interior design is based on the use of monochrome. Distinctive features of Scandinavian design:
- predominance of light shades;
- natural finishing materials;
- high-quality furniture of simple shape;
- a large number of decorative details.
Black and white living-dining room
Black and white living room-kitchen in Scandinavian style
Black and white living-dining room
To create a black and white living room in a Scandinavian style, the dominant shade should be light. As bright accents, which should be kept to a minimum, you can use items in blue, turquoise, yellow, and red tones. Functional white furniture, wooden finishing materials, a large number of lighting fixtures, distribution of decorative elements in random order, installation of a fireplace - features of the style of northern European countries.
Room decorated in Scandinavian style
Black and white living room with fireplace
Black and white furniture and decor in the living room
In which rooms is black wallpaper appropriate?
Black wallpaper looks absolutely harmonious in a married bedroom, symbolizing passion, mystery and even some kind of magic.
In addition, wall decoration in dark colors is suitable for men's bedrooms, giving it brutality and masculinity.
If you use black wallpaper as a separate zone on the wall, then it will fit perfectly into the office, hall and even living room. For offices, it is better to use a combination with shades of gray and white - these colors belong to the achromatic range and promote complete focus and concentration. As for the living room, black would be appropriate here if the room is decorated in a Gothic style. But do not overdo it with dark tones, place soft light accents, because in this room you will receive guests.
Never cover the hallway walls with black wallpaper - this is the first room that greets your guests, and it should be as inviting and cozy as possible.
Halls and corridors can be decorated with elements of dark colors, but the entire surface should not be covered in this tone.
It is strictly not recommended to decorate the walls in the nursery with black wallpaper, even as accents or zones. This color can cause fear of the dark and aggression in a child.
If black wallpaper is used in the kitchen, then only one wall is covered with it. A dark wall will be appropriate in large kitchens, where they only cook and have snacks, but in small ones, and those that are combined with a dining room, it is better to completely abandon black wallpaper. Don't forget that finishing the walls with black makes the room visually smaller. In addition, scientists have found that this color can reduce appetite.
An unequivocal “no” should also be expressed to black wallpaper in tiny rooms such as a toilet, bathroom and dressing room.
If you use black to decorate the bedroom walls, it should not be dominant; it is better to decorate the headboard of the bed with it, diluting it with an elegant pattern of light colors. To liven up such an interior, add greenery and accessories of the same color.
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
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
