Unusual black and white apartment
The black and white combination in the interior always looks unusual and interesting, but not everyone decides to decorate their apartment in a contrasting color scheme. Today we will look at a real example of how to apply a bold color scheme in the interior, and how black and white can change a small space, expand it and smooth out imperfections..
Stylish black apartment located in Poland. Its area is 46 square meters. The studio KASIA ORWAT home design worked on its design. The combination of two contrasting colors was fully used here. Due to this, it turned out to visually change the space. What are the techniques used by the designers and is it possible to use them in an ordinary Khrushchev?
In what style is black and white gamut appropriate?
Black and white interior
Before using a contrasting color scheme, you need to decide on the style of the interior. The most appropriate black and white combination is considered for spaces decorated in modern, Scandinavian styles, and it is also often used in the Art Deco direction. As for this Polish apartment, it was done in a modern style..
Each color has its own
Black color is able to smooth out imperfections in space.
The black color in the interior looks stylish and solid. He is able to add depth to the space, hide its flaws. For example, in this interior it was used in the area of a bulky wardrobe, thereby hiding its true dimensions..
Black color in the interior
White, as you know, makes the interior light and spacious, but if you overdo it, the room will be uncomfortable and cold. That is why white is used in combination with any other color..
Thanks to the black color, it was possible to hide the true dimensions of the wardrobe
How to balance black and white interiors
The main rule when working with black and white is that they should not be used in equal amounts. One of the colors should prevail – white dominates in this apartment. Also, its interior is diluted with splashes of gray and beige shades. They act as connecting links. For example, a light gray color is used on one of the walls and in kitchen facades, and beige can be observed in the kitchen area, where the work area was marked with rather unusual wallpaper..
Unusual wallpaper in the kitchen area
They also dilute the interior with metal and wooden elements, which are few in the apartment, but they act as accents. These are window frames, table legs, metal lamp in the living area.
Stylish modern interior on 46 square meters
Black and white geometry
The black and white interior looks very dynamic. It is suitable for people who are in constant motion and lead an active lifestyle. In such a space, it is important not only to maintain a balance between black and white, but also to choose the right furniture..
The black and white color scheme loves non-standard geometric solutions. For example, a wide variety of shapes were used in this interior, thereby compensating for the monotony of the colors. Irregular ovals, strict rectangles, abstract circles – all these shapes work to distract attention from a small area.
A variety of geometric shapes were used in this interior.
Key moment
When working with black and white, it is important to remember that this combination must be supported by good lighting. Therefore, it is necessary to think over various lighting scenarios even at the design stage. In addition, do not forget about glossy surfaces and mirrors, which visually increase the space. For them to work correctly, you need to install them opposite light sources or windows so that the light is reflected in them..
In a black and white interior, it is necessary to provide for different lighting scenarios.
As you can see, the black and white range can be used even in a small Khrushchev. If this option seems too bold, then from our review you can find out how to use the basic color scheme in interior design correctly, and what color to choose for decorating a particular room..
