| Black and white, two simple colors, but what | | | | bordered by black, or experiment with |
| an amazing effect they can have upon the | | | | patterned black and white tiles. |
| décor of any room. Together, they are | | | | |
| dramatic and effectively create a strong | | | | As noted above, hang black-framed or frame |
| impression. You can use the two together, | | | | black art pieces against a white wall. |
| subtly or an in-your-face manner. | | | | Combine the two colors within the wall and |
| | | | painting, photograph or print scheme by |
| Adding just a touch of black to a | | | | placing the dark painting or other work, on a |
| white-themed room provides a focal point. | | | | white matte surrounded by a black frame and |
| Everyone will notice immediately and be drawn | | | | hanging it on a white wall. This will not |
| to the touch of black. It draws the eye to | | | | only highlight the art work and emphasize |
| whatever you want seen - that special picture | | | | your walls, but provide a depth to the work |
| or art object, for example. | | | | so displayed. |
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| A touch of black in a white-themed room, or a | | | | In a bedroom or living room, utilize the |
| touch of white in a black-themed room, can be | | | | black white theme in the coverings. |
| very dramatic. Place a black rug in a white | | | | Bedspreads, linens, pillows, throw pillows, |
| walled and light furniture room or the | | | | seat covers and afghans or other coverings |
| converse, and the effect will be, well, | | | | can be white or black or both. In any room, |
| dramatic. Add black trim, paint one wall | | | | the table tops or floor coverings can reflect |
| black, use a piece of black furniture or | | | | this decorating theme with class. For |
| accessorize with black paintings, wall | | | | romantic or a medieval touch place black |
| sconces or lighting and see what happens to a | | | | metal sconces against a white wall or black |
| pale room. | | | | candlesticks on a white dresser or table. |
| | | | Both also add a touch of sophistication. |
| Black and white, used well together, play off | | | | |
| each other's strengths. The starkness of | | | | Black and/or white countertops in the kitchen |
| their placement together creates an elegant | | | | or bathroom can provide a sense of elegance. |
| and contemporary look. It is fresh and | | | | The use of iron or wicker furniture in black |
| startling, elegant and sophisticated. Black | | | | or white in the living room, sunroom or |
| and white can be the perfect color | | | | outdoor patio, add a sense of old fashioned |
| combination. | | | | grace. Top an iron table with glass. Set upon |
| | | | it white pots holding colourful flowers or |
| There are a variety of ways to approach the | | | | black metal containers containing plants of |
| black and white decorating theme in your | | | | various shades of color. The contrast between |
| home. Start off by considering the floor | | | | the black and white will be heightened by the |
| area. Try changing your floor tiles to a | | | | touch of color. |
| simple "checked" theme of black and white. | | | | |
| There are a number of ways to achieve this. | | | | If you ever want to add drama, elegance and a |
| Buy and install solid black and solid white | | | | touch of sophistication to your decorating |
| tiles in an alternate pattern, buy black | | | | consider working in the two starkest colors |
| tiles with a white border or black tiles | | | | of all - black and white. |