The perfect color combination is black and white. This is a classic that will never go out of style. Black and white in the interior will emphasize the severity of forms and clarity of lines. A duet of these colors is perfect for any style. The harmony of this combination will emphasize the excellent taste of the owner of the apartment.
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Expression in the classics
Design in black and white will require a lot of effort. It is quite difficult to make sure that these colors are balanced in the interior. A kitchen in black and white will look very fashionable, fresh and elegant. Such a choice will tell about the restraint of the character of the owner of the apartment, a penchant for order.
In the seeming calmness of these two colors, expression, emotionality and sensuality are hidden. It is worth at least remembering the old silent films with Charlie Chaplin. A room in such a contrasting color scheme will suit lovers of hi-tech, art deco or minimalism.
Having decided to make the kitchen in a two-tone design, decide on the main color. White will help visually expand the room, fill it with light and air. Black will make the interior thoughtful, unusual and mysterious. A black and white kitchen will require a lot of lighting. If the room is small and there are no large windows, then stock up on lamps and fixtures.
Bright accent
The effect of unusualness of such an interior is achieved due to the contrast of colors that simultaneously complement each other. Wallpaper for a black and white kitchen will help to focus on a specific color, increase the space. Bright colored textiles, red or orange dishes, a purple vase or a blue teapot will successfully fit into such an interior. Luxury will bring a golden detail. The metallic color will make a black and white kitchen more modern.
To create an original and unusual design, you can use any color. But they should be only as details. Black and white dominance. If priority is given to white, then the kitchen will be bright and spacious. This is ideal for a small kitchen. If you want to make black the dominant color, but the footage does not allow, choose black glossy surfaces and add more lighting.
Style decisions
Country style and Provence will not tolerate black and white decoration. Otherwise, you can afford freedom. Style directions for unusual cuisine:
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minimalism;
classic;
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avant-garde;
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Oriental.
Art Deco;
Experiment with wall decoration allows the kitchen in black and white. You can use stucco, wallpaper with prints and patterns. The original solution will be plain wallpaper. Make one corner and two walls white, the rest black.
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Interior in detail
Black or white wallpapers look harmonious with a small pattern, small print. It can be geometric shapes, various inscriptions. In such a kitchen, you can safely use color accents. With a headset, with a table top, you can experiment. Black wallpaper with a white carved pattern will look very modern and stylish with red cabinets; the countertop in this case should be in black.
For a kitchen set, you can make a clear distinction between black and white. Hang white cabinets and a hood on the wall, put black ones on the floor; in dark color there will also be a countertop with a stove. You can focus on the walls. Structured wallpapers made to look like tiles or bricks are suitable. The gentle green color of the lawn will add freshness to the interior.
Lovers of a calm interior will suit white wallpaper with a gray pattern. For walls in a black and white kitchen, you can pick up large gray flowers. They will look quite original and stylish. To diversify the interior a little, but not overload it with color, put a red kettle or toaster in the kitchen, a few bright glasses or a multi-colored bouquet will do.
Types of wallpaper
When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, you need to understand their varieties, because not every material is suitable.
It is better not to glue paper wallpapers in the kitchen. Over time, they will fade, get dirty and saturated with the smells of food.
Non-woven, if necessary, can be washed, they are resistant to damage, so they are well suited for the kitchen.
Acrylic, liquid and fabric wallpapers are absolutely not suitable for the kitchen. They cannot be cleaned, so they will quickly lose their attractive and fresh look.
If you chose vinyl wallpaper, then coat the walls with an antifungal compound before sticking, as vinyl does not allow air to pass through.
Glass fiber is perfect for the kitchen due to its strength. They are breathable and washable. Usually such wallpapers are painted on their own, since there are not so many color solutions.
Silkscreen is not afraid of water, so it is suitable for the kitchen. Stop your choice on models with a smooth texture.
Wallpapers covered with foil are called metal. If you choose them, then the walls will also have to be covered with a special anti-fungal agent. Metal wallpapers look very rich, catchy and unusual.
The black and white color scheme is not only super-stylish, but also versatile, because it suits both small and large kitchens, both classic and modern interiors.
- Correctly using these two colors, you can even correct some of the imperfections of the room, for example, visually push the walls or raise the low ceiling.
On the other hand, when planning the design of a black and white kitchen, you can make a lot of mistakes and instead of a spectacular interior, you can get a depressing and annoying vision. In this article you will find 11 practical tips for decorating a kitchen in monochrome and 50 inspiring photo ideas.
The use of black and white in equal doses or the use of predominantly black is a risky and difficult task. Indeed, in this case, the interior runs the risk of being too gloomy. If you are unsure of your sense of taste and proportion, take white as the basis. This is especially necessary if:
- The kitchen is small(white will expand the space);
- There is not enough natural light in it (light surfaces will reflect and increase light);
- You are not ready for everyday cleaning (oddly enough, white is less easily soiled than black);
- You are planning to decorate the interior in a classic style.
On the other hand, remember that an abundance of white is also undesirable, because black details in it can simply “dissolve” and deprive the interior of bright contrasts. Try to keep a balance and keep the proportion of black and white surfaces, say 1:3 or 1:4.
Small white kitchen with black countertops
Tip 2. If you are afraid of making a mistake, use the following interior design scenario ...
Decorate the floor with a dark color, and the walls and ceiling with white. It is best to choose the facades of the headset in white (at least the upper tier), but the apron and, possibly, the countertop, in black.
Tip 3: Be aware that dark surfaces are more likely to show dust, smudges, fingerprints, and other contaminants
Glossy surfaces get dirty especially quickly. To make it easier for you to keep the kitchen clean, try to choose practical materials, that is, without relief, moisture resistant, dust repellent. For example, a practical tile or natural wood that has antistatic properties (this can be parquet / floorboard / piece parquet) is suitable for the floor. The same applies to work surfaces - an apron and countertops. In addition, for finishing the floor, countertops and apron, it is desirable to use materials that have a small natural pattern or print. So, for example, for a countertop and an apron, it can be granite or finely speckled agglomerate (see photo). Against such a background, crumbs, spots and stains will be much less noticeable than on a pure black surface.
Another great idea is to decorate the floor and backsplash with black and white tiles.
There is another way - the design of the floor, backsplash and countertops in a less easily soiled white color, and the facades of the headset - in black.
Tip 4: Create optical illusions to make the space bigger
If a black element is placed on a white background, then it seems to fall into the depths. This optical illusion can be put to good use. Here are some tips on how to do it:
- If the walls are painted white and the ceiling ... black, then it will visually appear higher. There is also a less extreme way - to decorate the floor with a dark color, and leave the walls and ceiling light.
- If the walls and kitchen set are white, and the apron is black (see photo below), then this will add volume to the space and create the effect of a deep niche in the wall.
- If three walls are painted white, and one wall (or a fragment of one wall) is black, then it will deepen and the kitchen will appear larger.
The black and white color scheme does not fit in with the Provence style, English classics or Empire style. But it gets along well with the following areas:
- Parisian style;
- Retro pop (combined with red and orange colors).
Black-white-red kitchen in retro style
In dim artificial lighting with harsh shadows, a black and white kitchen will look uncomfortable and not so impressive. The ideal lighting for a black and white interior is uniform, soft, with neutral or warm white light. To achieve this with one chandelier will not work, you will need to supplement or replace it with spotlights installed around the perimeter of the ceiling. Wall sconces or floor lamps will also help create uniform lighting.
Stripes, houndstooth, zebra, polka dots, checkerboard, notes and piano key motifs are classic black and white prints that will fit perfectly into a monochrome interior.
By the way, a black and white cage made of square tiles will look great on the floor. By the way, if you lay it diagonally, the space will visually increase.
In the following selection of photos you can see several examples of such a floor.
Tip 8. Combine unusual materials and contrasting textures
A black and white kitchen can seem too austere or boring because it only has two colors. To avoid this, try to combine materials of different textures with each other. So, for example, the facades of the upper tier of a kitchen set can be glossy, and the lower one can be matte, as shown in the photo below.
Also, unusual materials will help to diversify the interior, for example, black or white marble, brickwork or textured wood.
Tip 9: Add some color or metallic accents
The excessive severity of the black and white kitchen will help to defuse color accents. For example, it can be wall decor, vases, dishes, napkins for plates and any other accessories. The main thing is not to get carried away with embellishment, so as not to overload the already self-sufficient interior.
- The combination of black and white can be complemented with almost any color and it will look organic. But red, pink, yellow and green colors are especially effective with black and white.
Another tip on how to easily give a black and white kitchen a little chic is to include metal accents in the interior in gold, silver, copper or bronze. Gold details will look especially great, say, in the form of furniture handles, lamps or plumbing.
Black and white photos or graphics are simply created to decorate monochrome interiors. Just hang one large poster or a couple of small photos framed with a passe-partout on the wall. And you will see how stylish your kitchen has become.
Perfectly fit into a black and white interior and black and white wallpaper on one of the walls. If the kitchen is small, then the photo wallpaper should be chosen with a perspective image.
Tip 11. Soften the black and white interior and make it cozy with wooden details
The warmth and naturalness of wood compensates for the severity of the monochrome range and makes the kitchen more comfortable. Wood can be the floor, countertop or furniture. The tree fits especially organically into a Scandinavian, minimalist or classic interior.
Black and white kitchens are usually the choice of those who love laconic, but at the same time expressive solutions in kitchen interior design. Kitchens in black and white have simplicity and, at the same time, restrained and strict nobility.
One of the key questions is what shade will prevail in the kitchen interior. The abundance of white will make the room more spacious, which is very good for kitchens with modest dimensions. The dominance of black will bring some mystery and seriousness into the room, further emphasizing the severity of the lines.
As you can see in the photo, it is better for black to play the role of the main color only in large rooms. If you want some kind of intermediate result, then black and white can be used approximately 50 to 50.
Colors can be distributed in various ways, and there are a huge number of variations. Here are just a few of them.
- If white plays the role of the main color, then the facades of the lower cabinets can be made black, and the kitchen apron will be tiled with black and white patterns.
- In the event that you chose black as the dominant one, then only some surfaces will be white, for example, the table tops of the dining and working tables.
- The combination of black and white surfaces in no particular order looks original.
To better understand which of the design options you want to see in your kitchen, you can see our photo gallery of black and white kitchen interiors at the end of the article.
Space for experiment
The presence of black and white furniture in the kitchen does not mean that other shades are strictly prohibited. On the contrary, monochrome serves as an excellent frame for kitchen items of other tones.
A very beautiful move is to install household appliances in a rich red color. Another technique is to order an apron, curtains and dishes in the same color, for example, in green.
Any other tones can be used - orange, pink and others, but no more than two or three shades, otherwise you can get a flashy inconsistency. The easiest way to decide on specific tones is to look at the photo of ready-made design solutions.
Plates and cups with multi-colored floral ornaments in a black and white kitchen will look awkward. The utensils can be black, white or any other color that has been "assigned" as optional.
You have the opportunity to use one of the main techniques - focusing on a few bright spots. For example, it can be a panel on the wall or a vase on the table, made in the same rich orange color.
At the service of lovers - any shades of gray. They will make the design of a black and white kitchen even more modern, especially in combination with glass and metal surfaces. One of the options is in gray tones. You can use gray tiles on the floor, hang silver lamps.
Interesting solutions with combinations of glossy and matte surfaces. All black elements can be made matte, and white elements smooth, and vice versa. Glossy looks good in combination with a matte countertop.
If you purchase a black and white kitchen, this means that the two primary colors can be present not only in the furniture. Complemented with decorative details such as black and white flowerpots, the kitchen design will take on a finished and more stylish look.
Floor, wall and ceiling decoration
Both the walls and the floor can be decorated in either white or black. If the walls are black, then the facades are made light for contrast, and vice versa.
If you do not want absolute monochrome in the design of the kitchen, then you can use light green, orange or other shades of wallpaper for the walls. Light wallpapers are suitable for, which will slightly expand the space visually. There may be a pattern on the walls, but it should not be large - murals and ornaments of impressive size look good only in very voluminous rooms.
To give the interior more rigor, the floor can be laid out with black and white tiles. Another, more "home" design option is a plain dark laminate or linoleum.
For someone, it may be unexpected to hear that the ceiling can also be black. This is a rather radical solution, so it is worth considering whether you will get tired of the black canvas over your head in a month or two. Perhaps you would like a monochromatic ceiling covering with separate elements of dark painting. However, in the photo you can see that the black gloss of the ceilings perfectly reflects the light, and as a result, the room does not look low.
Choosing a black and white kitchen interior style
- The emphasis is on strict geometric shapes, shades of silver, glass and chrome elements are actively used.
- Vintage. A black and white kitchen could well be created in. At the same time, the emphasis is on the play of light on matte and glossy surfaces, and the apron can be decorated with brick-like tiles.
- Classic. Wooden carved elements and fittings of traditional forms are used.
In the photo gallery you can see examples of other design solutions: minimalism, art deco and even rococo kitchen design.
Lighting
Lighting in a black and white kitchen needs special attention. The more black in the interior, the more lamps should be, since black tends to absorb light. If, then the lighting of the working area should be more intense. In the center of the room, you can place a large common lamp, and place spotlights and spots above the work surfaces and the dining area.
Choice of curtains
Curtains do not have to be black or white. They can echo an additional hue, such as blue dishes and blue curtains on the windows.
You can choose curtains with some kind of pattern, but in this case it should be repeated in some interior details: on wall panels, ceramic flowerpots, etc. The effect of repeating the ornament can be seen in many monochrome kitchen interiors.
A monochrome interior is most often used when creating, so very often there are blinds instead of curtains.
And only when you get into the “black and white environment” do you begin to feel all the unsurpassedness of such a choice of color. Such combinations look very impressive in the kitchen. It is amazing that such a color scheme fits into absolutely any style from classic to modern.
A kitchen that combines black and white will look stylish, dynamic and incredibly attractive, especially when using glossy textures and matte surfaces.
If your choice fell on such a design, then the first question that will certainly arise is: what color will be in priority? This is worth thinking about at the planning stage, since this is a very important point on which the final result will depend. If the base is white, your kitchen will look much larger, wider and lighter. If black prevails, then the room will be more secluded and mysterious. Here you should take into account the moment that you should not lay black in the basis of the kitchen if it is small in size, as this will reduce it even more. The situation will look depressing. In such rooms, black will look great as an accent.
The choice of light, floor and wallpaper in a black and white kitchen
It is worth knowing that a black and white kitchen requires a lot of light. The room should be filled with plenty of sunlight or have a lot of artificial light. The interior should have a chandelier located in the center, built-in lighting and lighting above the table to highlight the dining area.
There are a lot of options for decorating the floor, among them it is worth highlighting:
A black and white checkered kitchen floor is a very popular option. And this floor design is suitable for different styles, whether it be minimalism or hi-tech.
A light floor with separate black inserts looks very impressive. But this kind of decor is possible only in large rooms.
The black floor will fit perfectly into the environment if the kitchen is made in a minimalist style, but the walls and ceiling are best done in light colors.
Laminate or tile in light shades are perfect for a bright kitchen in combination with black appliances.
Wallpaper is better to choose light colors. They will be a kind of blank canvas on which you can embody your ideas by drawing a picture or some kind of black ornament. It is possible to use wallpaper with a ready-made pattern.
Of course, your choice can stop on black wallpaper with white ornaments. But here one should remember the specifics of black, and use such wallpapers not around the entire perimeter, but in separate zones.
Choosing curtains for a black and white kitchen
Curtains perform not only a protective function, but are also an independent detail of the interior. Therefore, the curtains should be in harmony with the overall look of the kitchen.
An excellent solution would be to choose white curtains or pastel-colored curtains with a simple ornament. The choice of curtains with black horizontal stripes of various thicknesses will be very relevant at the present time. Well, if bright sunlight bothers you, then you should give preference to dense fabrics.
Bright accents in black and white kitchen
Bright elements can find their place in black and white design. They can be brought in in the form of accessories: vases, tablecloths, lamps or paintings. In addition, it is possible to paint one wall, making the interior very stylish.
In doing so, we note a few points:
- red color will add passion and dynamics, enliven the kitchen. A lot of this color should not be added due to its activity.
- orange color will revitalize and invigorate. A black and white kitchen paired with orange accents will give you a boost of positivity every day.
- wood. The use of wooden elements will make the kitchen soft and cozy.
Choosing furniture for a black and white kitchen
When choosing furniture, it is worth considering the fact that white furniture is needed for a small kitchen. For spacious kitchens, the choice of furniture depends only on your preferences.
An interesting option would be to choose the bottom of the kitchen in black and the top in white. If the headset is dominated by white, then a black countertop will look spectacular here.
The kitchen, made in shades of white and black, requires a very careful approach to the selection and design of all details.
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