Thursday, November 11, 2010

Black and White – A Neutral Every One Can Love!

I was quick to ditz neutrals on the blog the other day.  It was a case of “open mouth- insert foot”  I guess!  It’s not that I hate neutrals.  I really appreciate them and love monochromatic rooms.  I just think SOME color is more interesting…..just me!
However, there is a neutral combination that always works for me because it’s a classic, fits into any trend and always looks fresh and new……..
Presenting!!!!!
BLACK AND WHITE
(I know Kathysue is doing the happy dance!)  Check out her blog and see what I mean!
Just thought I’d share some fabulous uses of black and white with you today and prove that I can see great design without a lot of color! 
Photo by Melanie Acevedo,
Photo by Melanie Acevedo

Caldwell  Flake 4
Caldwell Flake Interior Design
Diane Bergeron
Diane Bergeron, Interior Designer
Lisa Martensen ID paper  by Studio Pintworrks
Lisa Martinsen, Interior Designer
Caldwell  Flake 9
Caldwell Flake, Interior Designers
Allessandra Branca
Alessandra Branca, Interior Designer
romo's simonii in linen.

Caldwell  Flake
Caldwell Flake, Interior Designers
Cushions 032
 Robin Bell Design Inc_
Robin Bell, Interior Designer
Practice what I preach…..Here’s one from us.
craig black and white
Sally J. Designs
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9 comments:

  1. okay, I just keep repeating omg as I scrolled down the page. This is a color scheme that is just so incredibly inspiring and gorgeous. Particularly am drawn to the room with the blue grasscloth and the room above with its check headboard!

    I would be honored if you stop by my post today and weigh in on my question...asking all my favorite bloggers! Thanks, Janell

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  2. I love the crispness (is that a word) brings to a space, and I particularly love it with when mixed with a hit of lime green, hot pink or yellow!

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  3. Black and white are still colors! There is nothing wrong with black and white spaces if that is what you love.. they actually showcase any color you do bring in - bits of flowers, art.. Kim was right on, these spaces are crisp.

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  4. Love your bedding!! All great examples!

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  5. Happy dance, Happy Song and a Happy face whenever I see black and white. Love it. That one bedroom with the yellow corbel sconces is amazing. You were right about me being a Happy girl,Kathysue

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  6. I love black and white. Love it! These are great examples ... I especially like the first bedroom pic - that bed is amazing!

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  7. Oooh! love all those black and white designs, especially the powder room. I, too, have written about decorating with black and white and you can see it here.http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/blog/page/2/?s=black+and+white

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  8. ADORE black and white. I love so many of these images but I think my two favorites are the Alesandra Branca - she is always so chic and the the dark Caldwell Flake room - I've always wanted to do a dark room like this and of course the Kelly Wearstler paper on the ceiling makes it!!

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  9. I love black and white...will never tire of it. Such pretty images. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend, Sally. XO, Mona

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