Why you should consider using black and white decoration at home

by Carolyn Kay 08/04/2024

If you're searching for a bold and effective color scheme for your next interior design project, consider black and white decoration. While it may seem simple or even dull, the combination of black and white can create dynamic and beautiful indoor spaces. Here are some reasons black and white decoration might be right for you:

It works with any other color palette

Black and white are an incredibly versatile pair. You can mix black and white decoration with practically any other color, either as accents or major elements. You can brighten up a black and white room with pops of bold yellow and red, or add softer neutrals like mossy green or brown. The possibilities are virtually endless when you use black and white as a starting point for your design.

It's timeless

Black and white are not trendy colors--they never go out of style. Because of this, you can feel confident in investing in larger furniture pieces in black or white. While other facets of style may change, your black and white decorations and furnishings will last a lifetime of interior design.

It can be bold or subtle

You can use black and white decoration both to create subtlety and to make bold statements in your design. While the blank canvas of a white wall might seem intimidating, decorating a white-painted room with additional white décor can make any room seem larger and more open. Adding black into the mix will help you find focal points and add drama.

It's easy to find great pieces

Luckily, due to the enduring popularity of black and white in interior design, it's easy to find great pieces for your home. Black and white are always in style and widely considered a standby neutral for décor. Instead of struggling to find furnishings fitting the latest trend or more obscure color palette, you can rest assured there will always be a wide variety of black and white options on the market.

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Carolyn Kay

As a Real Estate professional, I specialize in helping my clients buy, rent or sell properties in Westchester County. I am passionate, dedicated and committed to my clients and my first priority is to provide them with first class service and guidance throughout the entire process. It has been said that I go above and beyond for my clients to get the deal closed! I have experience working with clients who have financed their purchases with either a conventional, VA or FHA loan and have a good understanding of how they work; no sale is too big or too small for me to take on. My family and I relocated to England for 2 ½ years, this was a wonderful experience but at the same time, it was overwhelming. I have first hand knowledge of the challenges as well as the positives in discovering a new community. I was born and raised in Scarsdale and once married, my husband and I decided to raise our two daughters here. Both of our daughters successfully graduated from the Scarsdale schools and are both married, living and working in Manhattan. After living in the same house for 30 years my husband and I took the leap, sold our home and bought and renovated a condo townhouse in another town. Once again we are discovering a new community and fully understand the highs and lows of selling a home we loved and buying and making a new home. I feel that my personal real estate experiences have made me more in tune with my client’s needs and therefore better able to help them navigate through the complex process. Please call me so that I can put my knowledge and experience to work for you.