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- To prevent your black and white kitchen from looking too clinical, we suggest injecting some elements of fun – such as using these whimsical Fornasetti plates as wall art.
- Soften the harsh contrast of the two polarising colours by bringing in accessories with relaxed, rounded silhouettes.
- Jazz up the space with bold patterns in the form of soft furnishings (in the form of wallpaper, upholstery, or curtains here) to bring up the décor’s tempo.
- Flowers and plants literally breathe life into any monochromatic home.
- Add a humanistic touch to the colour scheme with a wall filled with candid black and white family photographs.
- Wooden elements, be it a raw, rustic side table or light pine floorings, will give a space that’s devoid of colours a sense of warmth and cosiness.
- Applied generously, bold black and white striped wallpapers can greatly energise a monochromatic space.
- Create visual depth within a stark black and white space by layering – such as with art prints and cushions here. It also gives the space an intimate, lived in vibe.
- Turn your pad into a cosy den with warm lighting rather than crisp task lightings, which might make the colour scheme appear too harsh.
- Introduce organic shapes and comforting textures to soften the use of black – a colour which can sometimes feel a little overbearing.