44 Black and White Rooms That Make the Case for Monochrome
A classic palette, reimagined.
A black and white palette is timeless and classic, with endless possibilities from subdued to statement-making. Whether you’re color-phobic or color obsessed, you're guaranteed to fall for these black and white spaces.
Decadent Dining
The dining room of this West Village townhouse features varying shades and square proportions, inspired by Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Grit-Meets-Glam Motif
Black beams, a modern light fixture, and contemporary chairs contrast the tropical-style ceiling and reclaimed wooden table in this mid-century modern Amagansett retreat.
A Statement Foyer
In a modern Tribeca loft, a grand entryway makes a statement with unique decor and surfaces in a range of textures.
Homespun Modern Kitchen
While the bones of the kitchen lean toward traditional, a glossy center island and eclectic tile backsplash give this Lake Tahoe home a refined B&W feel.
Grasscloth Meets High-Gloss
In a luxurious Beekman Place entryway, bold high-gloss trim is paired with warm gray grasscloth walls.
Emphasis on Texture
In an 1840s Federal townhouse in NYC's West Village, a neutral palette is elevated with texture. The 19th-century armchairs are upholstered in a Perennials fabric, and the circa-1800 tall-case Mora clock are Swedish. The bronze-and-basalt cocktail tables are custom, the steel wall lamp is by Wo & Wé, and the burl-root sculpture on the mantel is from Full Circle Modern.
Industrial Master
The master bedroom in this modern NYC loft features a 15-by-8-foot glass wall that can be dimmed when the shower is in use.
Black High-Gloss
In the circular dining room of this Beverly Hills home, a high-gloss paint brings a reflective quality to the walls.
Bold Black and White Marble
This concrete NYC condo endured a major kitchen overhaul, featuring a true monochrome palette with a rich black backsplash and bright white island.
Daring Walls
In a suburb of Chicago, PROjECT Interiors gave this home a stylish yet edgy makeover. Creating rooms for casual entertaining was crucial for the owner, Sally Grimes. “We love to have friends over,” she said, “and we wanted comfortable, interesting, bold rooms to entertain in.” A wet bar in the library, cloaked in a swath of black, beckons you in for an after-dinner drink.
Gothic Grays
A Memphis home gets a Gothic makeover from the owner and interior designer Sean Anderson. “I’ve always loved black rooms,” he explains, so every last wall, save for a guest room, was designed in a timeless, brooding shade. To add depth, the floors were white-washed, an element that Anderson says actually makes the house feel brighter.
Darkened Floors
The tub in this Parisian apartment's glamorous master bathroom is by Agape with fittings by Dornbracht. The chairs are by Junya Ishigami, the walls are clad in Brèche de Médicis marble, and the flooring is black granite.
Powder Room Mural
The powder room of a modern ranch house in upstate New York features a black-and-white mural by Shantell Martin and the wainscoting is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Midnight.
A Crisp and Clean-Lined Entrance
This luxurious New York City apartment is all about over-the-top design. Even the entryway boasts a staircase made of powder-coated metal, columns made from nickel-trimmed rosewood, and terrazzo flooring made from marble. The 1950s table is by Charlotte Perriand and the wall sculpture is by Lynda Benglis.
Cozy Whites & Black Accents
John Meeks designed the bed and nightstands in the black and white bedroom of a storied Manhattan townhouse. The benches are from the 1960s, the light fixture is by C. Jeré and the bergères are upholstered in a Sahco fabric.
Alternating Shades
In this modern black and white dining room from Fashion Squad, the chairs are Fritz Hansen Grand Prix and the candle holder is Svenskt Tenn.
Pure White Walls
In the home of designers Kevin Roberts and Timothy Haynes, the black and white living room showcases 1950s armchairs by Joseph-André Motte, upholstered in a Holland & Sherry fabric. The 1960s cocktail table is by Tommi Parzinger.
Beach-Inspired Ranch
In a Santa Monica ranch belonging to Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres, a custom-made bed by Jay Holman is dressed in Matteo linens and a vintage linen matelassé coverlet. The antique Serapi rug and Tibetan hemp carpet are both from J. Iloulian Rugs.
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