A monochromatic color palette gives this black and white room a modern look that goes splendidly with the boho furnishings. The gold vases, pink accent pillows, and peach-colored pampas grass add a playful feminine touch that is complemented by a large vivid green banana plant by a bright window.
29 Attention-grabbing Black and White Room Designs
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Published: May 8, 2023
Updated: November 25, 2023
If you would like to achieve a modern look, a good way to do so is by using black-and-white room decorations and styling techniques. We will discuss and provide examples of several for you to browse through here.
First, we should summarize a few design techniques that can help you get started with ideas on how to mix black and white decorations within a room. Furniture is an obvious choice, you can also use black or white linens, rugs, wall art, paint, etc. For example, maybe you have a bedroom with a cozy white comforter set. Try adding a bold accent wall with black paint behind it to contrast with the white bedding. In a living room with black seating furniture, try a white rug or accent pillows to soften the dark shades and brighten the space.
In the designs below you’ll find fantastic examples of ways to mix and match black and white decorations within a variety of rooms within your home. Feel free to steal some ideas and give them a try on your next project!
02 of White Ceilings With Exposed Black Beams
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The black paint over the exposed beams along the white ceilings in this living area exaggerates the vaulted look of the ceiling and makes the space feel roomier. Coordinate a bold black candelabra chandelier with the black and white ceilings to achieve a modern farmhouse look.
03 of Neutral Living Room With Black Flooring
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A woven jute rug is layered over black wood flooring in this farmhouse lounge space for a warm, natural look. To get a monochromatic aesthetic, place a black wardrobe along one wall and hang black-framed portraits nearby. A wooden armchair like the one shown here adds a modern, vintage feel.
04 of Neutral Boho Accent Pieces for a Farmhouse Living Room
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To get a modern boho look in your living room, try out a set of patterned accent pillows like the ones shown here with color blocks of black and white, and sections of rugged leather. Layer them with neutral patterned throws and rugs to add coziness and varying textures.
05 of White Kitchen With Black Pendant Lights and Hardware
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Farmhouse black pendant lights are installed over a black kitchen island with white quartz counters. To match the monochromatic look, the cabinetry is painted a bright shade of white with black hardware. A more rustic chandelier is hung over a charcoal gray wood dining table.
06 of Black and White Plaid Farmhouse Living Room Decorations
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The wire cage coffee and end tables in this living room add an industrial farmhouse look. The brown wood stain finish adds warmth to the black and white plaid decorations placed throughout the room. Add a set of black and white floral curtains for an added vintage touch.
07 of Black and White Bedroom Decorations
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A vintage white quilted bed set with a tufted headboard is positioned beneath a feathery juju hat wall hanging. Complete the vintage boho look with a set of black and white chevron accent pillows and a white knit floor pouf.
08 of White Fireplace With a Black Accent Wall
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A black-painted accent wall distinguishes a modern farmhouse fireplace setting in this cozy monochromatic living room. To achieve a similar look, try assembling a neutral gallery wall as seen here and display bright metallics to add a splash of color in front of the dark paint.
09 of Elegant Black and White Dining Room Furnishings
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A wrought iron pendant light with built-in crystal accents is installed over a distressed white dining room table. To give the black and white room a more modern and sophisticated look, upholstered white chairs are included around the dining table with silver studded edging.
10 of Wall Art Pieces To Personalize a Bedroom
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A neutral white bedroom is modestly decorated with a black wood end table containing a woven serving tray with a candle, a potted evergreen plant, and a vase of pink tulips. For a more personalized look, you can add a customized black-and-white collage portrait like the one shown here.
11 of Black and White Themed Seating Arrangement
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A modern charcoal armchair is styled with a white faux fur throw blanket and a matching fur heart-shaped pillow. Accentuate a look like this with a set of modern grey geometric curtains. Add a splash of natural color with a black plant stand with evergreen foliage.
12 of Boho Farmhouse Living Space With Black and White Accents
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A farmhouse living room is updated with boho accent pieces like the patterned black and white accent pillows, woven storage baskets, and a potted aloe vera plant. A reclaimed white coffee table is layered over a black and white geometric area rug to get a clean monochromatic look.
13 of Flexible Black and White Room Design for Small Spaces
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A vintage black console table is paired with a black steel-framed circular mirror along a white wall in the dining area. Get a modern farmhouse look by adding two plaid upholstered stools with terracotta vases, evergreen foliage, and a neutral stone serving tray.
14 of Luxurious Black and White Bedroom Design
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A designer black and white throw blanket lies over a white comforter set with black piping edging. To enhance the black and white theme, a bold black accent wall is featured behind the upholstered headboard. For a glamorous look try adding a crystal chandelier over the bed.
15 of Black and White Plaid Bedding for a Lodge Bedroom
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A cozy black and white buffalo plaid flannel bed set adds a pop of dark color to this bright white bedroom. For a rustic lodge look, an evergreen wreath is hung over white shiplap paneled walls, and a black and white stag accent pillow is centered on the bed.
16 of Neutral Living Room With a Geometric Area Rug
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A gray sofa is decorated with white accent pillows. A geometric gray and white area rug completes the cozy look in this lounge space. Add a personal touch with a black and white gallery wall. For some natural color, you can include a wicker basket with purple chrysanthemums.
17 of White Bedroom With a Black Accent Wall
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An open white bedroom is given a modern upgrade with a bold black accent wall. To tie the space together, a set of black and white patterned accent pillows are placed over the white comforter on the bed with a charcoal gray throw.
18 of Neutral Area Rugs for a Modern Farmhouse Dining Room
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A natural wood dining table with black farmhouse chairs is placed over an off-white area rug with black stripes. The varying widths of the stripes on this rug make the pattern more interesting and elongates the room, making it feel more spacious and open.
19 of Vintage Black and White Living Room With Traditional Décor
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This formal living area embraces a monochromatic color scheme to get a sophisticated, vintage look. A glamorous crystal chandelier hangs above two black armchairs with white wedge cushions. To complete the space, a shaggy geometric black and white farmhouse rug is layered beneath the two chairs.
20 of Modern Minimalist Style for a Black and White Room
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A charcoal grey waffle knit throw coordinates with the color of an upholstered headboard in this modern bedroom. The pure white sheets and wall paint contrast with the black accent pillow, throw, and end table. For a minimalist look add a small arrangement of white roses and black-framed portraits.
21 of Mixed Pattern Decorations for a Farmhouse Bedroom
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A plaid quilt and euro shams decorate a white cotton duvet. White shiplap paneling, a wood console table, and a farmhouse wall art piece add a rustic touch to the bedroom. Mix and match your patterns successfully by using a black-and-white color palette like this one.
22 of Black Dining Room Table With White Upholstered Chairs
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A glamorous crystal chandelier hangs over a modern black dining table with a white orchid centerpiece. Add a bit of contrast to the space with elegant white upholstered dining chairs and a blue and white farmhouse area rug.
23 of Living Room Gallery Wall Layouts With Black Frames
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A collection of black framed portraits add a personalized touch to a modern farmhouse living room. The photos hang along a gray wall with a taupe sofa positioned underneath. The natural wood flooring and exposed beams add rustic flair. Include a large indoor tree for natural color.
24 of Modern Farmhouse Living Room With a Black and White Palette
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A black area rug is layered under a modular cloud sofa that’s placed against a wall with neutral paint and two large black and white portraits. For a rustic twist, try adding a wood end table with a cool-toned stain to match the gray undertones of the wood flooring.
25 of White and Black Farmhouse Bedroom with Shiplap
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A vintage black steel bedframe and black rug break up this farmhouse bedroom’s dominant crisp white colors. A white textured duvet set is paired with a fur throw and black boho accent pillows. Two black nightstands with matching black industrial lamps stand before the white shiplap wall.
26 of Simple Dining Room with Modern Aesthetic
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This clean, minimalist dining room is designed with sleek dining table decor and furniture. A classic and timeless piece of black and white artwork is mounted to the wall, and a unique chandelier hangs above the round neutral-toned wooden table.
27 of Wall Candle Holders Over White Dresser
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Vintage mirror is joined by black wall candle holders in this shiplap bedroom. White dresser with wood top stands against the wall finished with black hardware. White shutters are installed upon the windows.
28 of Modern White Living Room With Black Accents
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A cozy white linen sofa is decorated with neutral geometric accent pillows in a living area with ashy gray wood flooring. To get a sophisticated look, include a few black floor vases with white cherry blossom stems placed in the corner between black-framed portraits.
29 of Modern White and Black Living Room Ideas
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In a modern black and white themed living room, a long arching lattice lamp hangs over a white couch and ottoman with black and white pillows. To the right is a white square table with a peace lily, and a black mesh chair.
