Every room in the house is an important area where you spend time alone or with the people you love. You always see to it that each space is well-kept, so it is neat, presentable and healthy for you and for your whole family.

Your bedroom is a private spot; only you and people you allow can enter. Your kitchen, although not private, is not the room where everybody in the house, especially guests, will really have something to do in. Your dining area is merely a place to eat in and have conversations. Your comfort room is for its purposes alone. But your living room is like everything your house tells about you.

Designing the living room is a fun yet crucial thing for homeowners simply because it’s like the welcoming and receiving area of everything and everyone that arrive to your house. It’s where time is mostly spent in, and it’s that room you are proud and willing to show to anyone else. 

Black-and-white living rooms have become a pleasure for those who have such because they are unique, and they do offer a certain kind of satisfaction to the eyes. If minimalism is what you are aiming for, black-and-white is the best to be combined since they give that peerless look everybody’s talking about. If it’s still in your home improvement bucket lists, below is a helpful list of ideas and tips for you to do it. The following photos could be your  inspirations for a black-and-white living room style. Check them out!

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IDEA #1: Borders and Corners

This living room is not solely just black and white because you can see how other colors namely cream, gold and green are incorporated through the pillows. White couches with a rectangular glass table in the middle are positioned perfectly for a great bonding and conversation time with the family. The wide cream-colored carpet where the furnitures stand serve as a protection to the shiny floor, so scratches and lines can be prevented. 

What makes this living room style is the emphasis it puts on the rectangles. The french doors come with thick, black borders that actually give more appeal to it. Putting up those long white curtains that can be folded are helpful, and if you haven’t noticed yet, they also have black borders. The ceiling borders are also black, highlighting the outline and corners of the room. 

You can see the mirrors beside the television area. At first glance, you will think twice if they are windows to another room or not, but they are really not. In a way, they match the french doors and make your house look like it has a bigger space. 

Although this living room actually is not big, it does not seem like that because of the french door close to it that gives you a view of the outdoors. Moreover, you can use lights less often and only when it gets dark outside. The sunlight coming from outside lets you conserve energy and save money on electric bills. At the same time, it brightens up your living room even more that its black and white features are clearly seen in detail. 

IDEA #2: White Out

Now, if what you want is an entirely brightly lit home, you should go for the dominance of white. 

You see that there not so many areas with black in the living room above, but there are. They gracefully compliment the whiteness of the whole place. From the walls, ceiling, doors and posts, white paint is used. What makes the difference is the wooden floor and the black-and-white marble section of the white wall. Even the framed photos on the wall are in black-and-white. It’s your choice not to break the consistency of the living room’s style.

For an airy look, white paint is the best choice. Your room looks wider and bigger since non-hues do attract light. Its an illusion you will love because even if the space is really just small and fair, white paint can do the trick. It would be nice if there are windows that welcome sunlight from outside to perfectly illuminate your living room! Aside from not making use of electricity in the morning, you get precious natural light!

As a help to your home improvements, white is also easy to maintain. Retouch and repaint when it gets dirty. Whatever season, time and generation it maybe, white never goes out of style. Its calming and peaceful effect does not change. 

IDEA #3: Two Worlds

A black wall opposite to a white wall gives a different feel when you are in each end’s perspective. If you look at it, you might feel that the room has gotten a bit smaller since there is an end for the white wall. It seems like the black part of living room is already a different world. An invisible division seems to be in the middle of the edges where the black and the white walls meet. 

What’s more, you can see how the television camouflages on the black wall. The same thing with the long rack below it. The black wall is like the area where you hide parts of the room or stuff where there is a lot of things going on. Appliances’ cords, wires and cables will not be noticeable too. The dark hue just makes picking up and hiding things easier and less of a hassle. 

On the other side, the white portion of your living room is where you put your decorations. The setting of the C-shaped sofas facing the television is perfect for a movie night or a binge-watch of the family’s favorite series. It gives the impression of a cinema theater when you are facing the TV with the black wall, and you realize you’re just at home as you face the white walls.  

There’s a big painting at the side in between the part where the white and the black meet. It actually gives life to the monochromatic living room as it carries different colors. Your living room wouldn’t be too plain if you add such decorations that break the quietness between black and white.  

IDEA #4: Touch of Gold

If you want black and white but not completely just them, you can add gold. The gold breaks the monochrome and gives it a touch of shine and royalty. The living room above is actually paired with some brown and cream colors as well. 

You can use different patterns in different parts; above, the little cheetah-printed table and the striped carpet can be seen. You can be diverse and creative when it comes to patterns, however, be careful and watchful that you do not overdo it. If you bombard your living room with all sorts of patterns, shapes and strokes, it might look messy. 

The huge and long curtains added to the queenly feel of the room. Even the pillows vary in colors. With the choice of chairs, you can be flexible, but make sure they still fit each other’s style. Look at the chairs and the couch in the photo; although they are not alike, still, none of them looks out of place.

The wide painting on the wall draws attention as it is the only thing occupying that white plain wall. Wall paintings can be part of your black-and-white style too. 

This idea is actually a bit risky since the elements are dissimilar from each other, unlike in usual black-and-white living rooms wherein there is a uniform basis for all designs. That’s why for getting this inspiration, you might need to seek help from your interior designer, custom home builder or home improvement experts, so you don’t mess up your lovely home.

IDEA #5: Uniform Patterns

You can mix and match patterns while not making your living room look confusing by still choosing decorations that belong to the same family. In the photo above, you see geometric patterns through the floor, the frames, the pillow print, the hanging light and even the ceramic vases on the square glass table in the middle.

There are many things in this living room, but it’s not too obvious because of how they are positioned close to each other. There are loads of space for other things you’d like to put. Not to mention, the white walls make a room look vast. Notice, the sofa, chairs and even the frames are set on a perspective that your eyes won’t need to roam around the area. The the floor carpet somehow set the boundary where the objects are placed. It’s actually a wise way to save space and keep the room neat-looking.

There are green plants that furthermore sprinkle life to the room as the light from outside directly strikes it.

IDEA #6: Black Power

Some people do not like black walls for their living room. Truly, it takes courage to have your walls painted with black simply because it’s unusual for a house, and for some, black is not the best color for a “nice and happy” home because it’s too dark. 

Black walls, however, can also give that elegant and dramatic look for your living room, and if that sounds good to you, you’ll love them! A minimalist, modern and clean look it is for your dear living room! 

Black walls also make way for your stuff, especially the white ones, to stand out. In the photo above, you can see how the beautiful white sofas can actually be seen perfectly in its exact shape and form, and you can see how plain and tidy they are! It’s just so satisfying to the eyes.

The black fur carpet gives a more stylish look, and the chandelier is like the cherry on top! Usually, homeowners choose gold and silver chandeliers filled with gems and crystals, but this one is a distinct take on it!

The white curtain in the middle of two black curtains on the window make way for sunlight to come in. It also gives the eyes a specific point to see a different part of the walls. Because of it, together with the white ceiling, the black chandelier can actually be easier to notice, thus, its beauty is not hidden at all when you are standing far from it and seeing the wall bigger than anything else from a distance.  
Also Read:   15 DIY Wall Décor Tips for Your Bedroom

IDEA #7: Wallpaper Trick

When you do not have a lot of stuff inside your living room, you can use your walls to make it look like your room is full. Printed and patterned wallpapers can help! 

Not everyone is pleased with wallpapers since sometimes, they over decorate the place, but it actually depends on your selection of designs. You must choose a design that will not hurt your eyes and the eyes of those who come into your house. 

In the photo above, there are connected octagons as designs. Imagine removing them. You will be left with the frame decors, the leather sofas, lampshades, the side table and the head sculpture. Nothing much is in the living room really! 

Even the pillows match the theme, while mini pots with pink flowers give a different ray of life amidst the black and white partnership. Black leather couches provide a striking appeal to the living room as some areas are hit by light. 

Using black-and-white wallpapers also help in concealing flawed surfaces. Depth and warmth are added. Your walls look aesthetic while their life span lasts longer, better and more durable. Cleaning is not a problem, and if you want other black-and-white wallpaper patterns, you can have your current one replaced by peeling it and pasting a new one. 

With this, you do not need to put too much ornaments in your living room; your wallpaper is actually enough. 

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BLACK-AND-WHITE LIVING ROOM

The living room is the main part of the house where you probably spend most of your time when you are at home. It’s where your general appliances and materials are located, and it’s where you spend time bonding with your family and with friends that visit you. It’s the space that is mostly seen and used. 

Without a doubt, if you pick the black-and-white style, there are countless of creative ideas to execute it! There are challenges to achieving it, especially if you strictly keep yourself from including other colors. Also, maintaining and keeping it clean can be hard in another level as compared to other colors. 

Always keep in mind that a beautiful house is a result of proper planning, designing, building and most of all, caring.

AUTHOR BIO

For Nicole Ann Pore, as cliche as it sounds, there is no place like home. She believes that is not only a responsibility but also a privilege to create and take care of a house where home is built. Nicole writes on topics that reveal the essence of a nice home, as well as home care and improvement tips. She is a daytime writer for Wincrest Bespoke, one of New South Wales’ most experienced home residential builders.