Features of a bedroom in black and white
The most important thing when decorating a bedroom in black and white is to maintain a balance of colors. Too much black will make the room gloomy, while white will make it look like a hospital ward. When choosing a color ratio, you should pay attention to the area of the room and the level of lighting.
Depending on the chosen style, the ratio of the main and auxiliary colors can be 60: 40 or 70: 30, and with a sufficient level of natural light and the desire to make the interior as contrasting as possible - 50: 50. Any color can be both the main and auxiliary.
It is also worth remembering that, in addition to pure colors, both black and white have a sufficient number of interesting tones and halftones. Black can be with a metallic sheen, blue-black, with light inclusions, or black-chocolate. White can be replaced with milky, ivory, pearl, smoky white, and the color of baked milk.
With the correct distribution of shades, you can adjust the size of the bedroom:
- with high ceilings, white walls and a black suspended ceiling will expand the space;
- dark walls, white floors and ceilings will make the room taller;
- Light walls on the smaller side and dark walls on the larger side will help visually bring a rectangular layout closer to a square one;
There should be enough sources of color in an achromatic bedroom; they should be placed both on the walls and on the ceiling. If the interior is dominated by black color, the number of lighting fixtures needs to be increased.
The appearance of lighting fixtures should match the style of the room. It is also important that lighting affects the level of contrast. Diffused light reduces it, while hard and cold light enhances it.
You can easily select furniture, textiles and accessories for such a bedroom; manufacturers offer a wide range of products that will fit perfectly into the interior.
When choosing a finish or decor, do not get carried away by the abundance of patterns; it is better to opt for one print. Geometric shapes, gradient spots, and small patterned designs will look beneficial in the interior.
A bedroom in black and white has a number of disadvantages. Due to excessive contrast, it is not suitable for lovers of calm interiors. The slightest dirt and dust will be impossible not to notice. Creating an interior using only two colors is quite difficult; most often you have to introduce additional shades.
Important nuances
Look at any photo of a dark bedroom and agree: very cozy and stylish. Is such a bold option suitable for everyone, and are there any pitfalls in such a decision? Of course, there is, and it is better to know all the nuances in advance before starting the repair.
Very often, owners are faced with the fact that the bedroom is deserted, uncomfortable and somehow dreary. Dark shades will instantly solve this problem and make the room cozy.
For a compact room, this option is also suitable, but here the interior will have to be thought out more carefully. If you have a small, dark bedroom, then minimalism, that is, a minimum of furniture, laconic decor, and generally competent distribution of space. Then it can turn out very successful and beautiful.
Furniture selection
Furniture and decor items are the main components that give a room a unique style.
Standard color combinations:
- Black furniture against white walls. She will look as if she is floating in zero gravity. In addition, in this way you can emphasize the advantages of furniture: beautiful curves, openwork carvings or perfectly straight lines.
- White furniture against dark walls. It will become a bright accent of the room. With well-chosen lighting, this option will look especially attractive at night.
- Against the background of plain walls, without prints or patterns, furniture that combines two colors will look advantageous.
- To regulate the level of contrast using decor, a suitable option is to combine black and white decoration with furniture in neutral tones or, conversely, black and white furniture against a basic background.
The choice depends on the style of the interior, the area of the room and the level of lighting. In any case, you should not overload the bedroom with furniture. To attract attention, you can add rhinestones, carved furniture parts, and accent accessories.
Bright accents will help to effectively decorate the furniture. These can be vases, figurines, wall shelves, photos and paintings, textile details, etc. It is important to keep them in the same palette and not overdo it.
Decorative elements
Is there a more dramatic contrast possible than between white and black?
The use of white and black in decorating the bedroom interior allows you to present exclusive pieces of furniture and works of art in the most advantageous way.
Paintings, sculptures, and ceramic vases look great on black or white.
Black chandelier as the highlight of the room
Wallpaper for a black and white bedroom
Wallpaper is a universal way to decorate a room in any style. For an achromatic bedroom, wallpaper with a relief structure would be a good choice.
You should be careful when using wallpaper with prints and contrasting patterns so that the room does not look too colorful. They will look good on one wall, placing accents without overloading the interior.
And correctly selected photo wallpaper on one of the walls will visually enlarge the bedroom. It is worth choosing drawings that create the illusion of a room extending beyond the horizon.
Curtains for a black and white bedroom
Correct achromatic design requires a careful approach to window design. One of the common options is to play in contrast with the background. For light walls - dark curtains, and the option with a white pattern will be very successful. Curtains can match the shade of the walls, but in this case they should have a print of the opposite color.
Bright curtains can draw attention, the harmony of black and white will be disrupted. On the contrary, translucent and openwork curtains will make the color combination harmonious, let in natural light and add lightness and softness to the interior. They can be complemented with thick dark curtains.
Stretch ceiling in black and white
A regular glossy or matte stretch ceiling is perfect for a contrasting bedroom. It will fill the room with air. And for a room in the Art Deco or safari style, unusual fabric options are suitable. A ceiling with a discreet print or photo print will look original.
For a spacious bedroom with large windows, a black suspended ceiling with spot lighting imitating a starry sky is quite suitable. In this case, a light floor and white walls will help compensate for the lack of light.
What style is suitable for a black and white bedroom?
A black and white bedroom can be made in almost any style. You just have to choose the right color ratio, furniture and decorative elements.
Minimalism ideally matches the concept of contrasting design, while at the same time being able to visually soften this contrast. Furniture of simple shapes is suitable for this style; the number of accessories should be minimal. White is the main color, black is introduced in minor details. Such a room will look simple but solid. Minimalism is suitable for different age categories.
The classic style is characterized by the presence in the interior of furniture with carved details and decorative elements of a gold or bronze hue. For classics, various ornaments are suitable. An interesting solution would be to introduce pure colors through textiles, accessories, and decor. White color in this style should predominate, it should be at least 60%
High-tech is a laconic and functional style in which the black and white palette is complemented by decorative metal elements. When combining high-tech with eco-style, you can introduce natural textures into the interior, as well as living greenery as an accent.
Vintage or retro style can be replete with decorative elements. Black and white photographs, as well as textiles with classic geometric prints such as polka dots, checks or pied de poules, will look great as decor.
Art Deco is characterized by the dominance of black, the choice of finishing materials with a glossy surface, and the presence of large decorative elements. Expressive contrasts are also acceptable. The resulting ensemble can be complemented with antique accessories: bronze wall candelabra, forged fittings.
Baroque, luxurious and aristocratic, also allows black as the main color; this style is characterized by a large number of exquisite decorative elements, accessories and high-quality textiles.
A daring safari will attract attention with accessories with animal prints.
Loft assumes the clear dominance of one of the colors in a contrasting pair, an abundance of textures, and bright accents. Paints on adjacent surfaces may not match or alternate.
In constantly updated modernity , sharp corners and sharp contrasts are avoided, and all shades of gray are actively used in decoration. It is preferable to choose furniture with rounded corners.
Finishing
Several facing options:
- Ceiling. Plaster is used to decorate the ceiling surface, covered with wallpaper and decorated with stucco. For such an interior, stretch film, fabric or a multi-level plasterboard structure with built-in lighting is suitable. A radical design idea would be a graphite ceiling, which helps create an unexpected visual effect and a mysterious atmosphere.
- Floor. For finishing, it is appropriate to use tiles, wenge-colored laminate or bleached parquet. A carpet covering will visually soften the color contrast.
- Walls. Black wallpaper with textured patterns, paint, dark wood panels or decorative plaster are chosen as wall coverings.
The photo shows painted black walls, decorated with moldings and stucco in the interior of a bedroom in the neoclassical style.
In order for such an unusual design to fully reveal its potential, special attention is paid to the properties and functionality of finishing materials.
Is it possible to use a third color?
Many people believe that decorating a bedroom in black and white involves using only these two colors. But to balance the background color you need to use three base colors. The third shade is considered an accent shade; it makes the interior complete.
The ratio of primary, secondary and accent colors is 60: 30: 10.
Complementary colors are added to a black and white interior to reduce harshness and add coziness.
You can choose almost any color as an accent color. Ideal for:
- Neutral colors (beige, light gray, light brown).
- Natural shades (wood, wicker accessories, non-ferrous metals, undyed natural textiles).
- Unobtrusive bright dot accents. They should be made in the same palette, there should not be too many of them and, of course, they should match the style.
- Pastel halftones.
- Deep dark colors.
Materials
Natural furniture, beautiful brown wallpaper in the bedroom, textiles - in the imagination and in pictures it looks very beautiful. What materials should you prefer to make it both beautiful and practical?
- Natural wood is number one in environmental friendliness and beauty. A massive wooden bed, bedside tables and a wardrobe - and the foundation for your bedroom is ready.
- Bamboo is a wonderful material with a beautiful light brown color. It can be used as wall covering, curtains, souvenirs.
- Cork is truly an invaluable material. Natural cork makes wonderful wallpaper, napkins, coasters, boxes and even furniture.
- Rattan is a thin rod for wicker furniture. This could be an adorable nightstand or your favorite rocking chair!
- Leather - nothing without it. A sofa or armchair, cute poufs - will become important attributes of your favorite bedroom.
- Wool is the bedroom's best friend. Woolen blankets, rugs, pillows and toys will serve as the “soul” of this room and give comfort.
The secret is simple - the more natural materials, the better. It is not only environmentally friendly, but also beautiful!
Small bedroom in black and white
In a small achromatic bedroom, it is better to minimize black color, as it visually reduces the space. White is used as the basis; walls and floors are always decorated in light colors. With low ceilings, it is advisable to make the floor, walls and baseboards the same color. You can visually raise a low ceiling by using vertical stripes on the walls.
Furniture, accessories, patterns can be black. It is necessary to choose decorative elements of black color of the same saturation - a variety of shades on a white background will cause a feeling of dissonance. It is not recommended to use black color in areas exposed to natural light.
Light built-in furniture that stretches from floor to ceiling is ideal for a small bedroom. In general, there should not be a lot of furniture in the room so that the interior is not overloaded.
When planning a renovation in your bedroom, take into account all the nuances so that the final result matches all your ideas. A bedroom using black and white tones will become truly special; playing with contrast will give a vivid impression. And the original decor will provide the interior with individuality and expressiveness. The achromatic design will create an atmosphere of privacy, and the clarity of contrasting lines will help you organize your thoughts before bed.
