Black and white is a very celebrated, contemporary design trend. Black and White is classic and classy!

A Black and White design can also be called a Yin and Yang Design. Yin & Yang are these two opposite natural forces such as day and night, hot and cold, sun and a moon which both need to exist. In the Tai Chi Yin & Yang symbol, both sides come together as one to create balance. I believe that Black and White are these two colors which by their very essence create a positive and a negative, a mat and a shiny, a hard and soft look and come together elegantly to create harmony in a space.

Many designers have created amazing, sophisticated and timeless designs just using these two colors. Let’s discover some fabulous examples together.

Above, a very chic contemporary black/white-style home design photographed by Moris Moreno, has a lot of great contrasts, with soft and hard surfaces as well as mat and glossy objects. Also, the introduction of natural elements such as wood sticks, flowers and the horses painting really ties everything together harmoniously.

This black-and-white duo is both flirty and sophisticated! Two floor-length mirrors complement the black wood-framed bed and highlight two glass chandeliers. Above the bed, three floating shelves allow for space to display photographs or other favorite accessories.

Here you can see a glimpse of Nicky Hilton’s 1950/ Rock n’roll LA home decor which she has arranged herself with the help of her designer grand mother. One of my favorite things is that she has also found this vintage Chanel serving tray. What an amazing find! So Stylish! – Instyle Magazine

The home of Anna Sui, fashion designer, is also full of sophistication! Her elegant powder room features a black lacquered vanity with matching framed mirror, white subway tiles and cashmere-style wallpaper.

Check out this Ice Wharf - Black and White Interior photo by fabulous photographer Ken Hayden. I love those black painted beams against the crisp white ceiling! They really make the room.

Fashion designer Naeem Khan created a simple black-and-white dining space illuminated by an elegant crystal chandelier. The visual impact comes from intricate embroidery on the white, linen chair covers and a highly decorative black linen table covering - at the Diffa dining for a design benefit. So beautiful!

Here’s a beautiful Black and white combination in this vintage style bathroom via Apartment Therapy. I love the cast iron tub, but it’s kind of grey, isn’t it?!

This is a very dramatic white/black contrast in this lounge space! It is all about the impact.

                  

I love this shiny, bright kitchen with crisp, white kitchen cabinets, sleek black granite countertops and black & white glass tile backsplash! Check out the natural roman shade stained black, crystal chandelier and white leather modern counter bar stools! It is such a Candice Olson design signature!

 

                   

 

This is a great bedroom! It is so well balanced. It boasts chic black headboards, hotel bedding with black ribbon border trim, fluffy black pillows, black & white bedding and bolster pillows. Even the Piero Fornasetti decorative wall plates, vertical art gallery is black and white! Finally, the little, glossy black lacquer nightstand is a great find!  With the mirrored lamp with black shade and white/black/green rug, this room really looks well put together - coco + kelly

                    

So now, let’s just sit and relax together in this comfortable black and white living space, with a touch of turquoise, to contemplate all these elegant interiors one more time and discuss which one you like most.

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