I am not a fan of typical black and white interiors. I find them somewhat hard and stark. In truth, they intimidate me a bit, I think I'm not as sophisticated as they need me to be! If I was to introduce black and white into my home - it would be in a gentler, more toned down way. Something along the following lines.
What about you? How do you feel about black and white?
Till next time
Sharon x
Image source: 1& 11. Casa Decorada, 2, 8. Tumblr, 3. La Grange, 4. Genuine Style, 5. Fancy Shack, 6. Desire to Inspire, 7,9 & 12. Pinterest 10. My Sparrow 13. Neutral Heaven
I'm so with you on the black and white thing.
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Hi Sharon, I love the rooms you have chosen, they are definately a softer look for black and white. Have a lovely week.x
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent post - I love so many of the images and could safely live in them
Helen x
I hear you Sharon and these images are perfect examples. Love them all and really want that pile of linen!
ReplyDeleteI love black and white with a splash of color (like my living room)...hey! we SHOULD think about a house swap. Our house can handle four boys and you all can ride bikes to the beach or kayak in the bay.
ReplyDeleteI love black and white the way you have described it. These pictures are definitely up my alley. I'm with you, I don't like the stark, commercial, minimalist black and white. I could live in any of these spaces you've shown. Leahx
ReplyDeletethanks so much for your lovely comment! I am quite busy lately and your post is bringing me happiness after a bad day at work!!!! In love with the first pic!!!A big kiss
ReplyDeleteI'm such a fan...love the second image and dreaming of relaxing with the stack of magazines in the wonderful chaise!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the stark black and white - it's too severe for me. But black/gray/white tons with a bit of patina really appeal to me - beautiful examples here!
ReplyDeleteLove how black and white is successful with all styles. I love your way!
ReplyDeleteA perfect introduction from my far a way friend!
ReplyDeleteI love black and white...your way!
~Lynne
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Gorgeous, I love them all and I am saving the photo woth the modern desk and fabulous chair as it really is me :-)
ReplyDeleteLeeann
I love these images. I like black & white in just the right patterns. I love black and soft white toiles; I also love just the right black & white zebra pattern. Black & white has to be traditional looking, like your pictures here, for me to like it. Too much of it is too transitional or just plain modern for my tastes. Great post!
ReplyDelete-Keri
am in love with black and white and it's gentler cousin, the softer charcoal colors..(which is the color of all my clothes I've recently realized)...
ReplyDeleteI could easily life in anyone of these rooms and be content..very beautiful..
best,
maureen
I like black and white your way, too :) Great pictures!!
ReplyDeleteSharon, these are lovely examples of a kinder, gentler black and white. Usually the modern version, high contrast, is a little uptight for me. However, as a designer I really appreciate design on most levels.
ReplyDeleteNice post! Hope you have an incredible day :)
I am a big black and white fan. I liked the 9th picture so much especially the pillow.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! The neutrals are gorgeous! Have a beautiful weekend, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words about my website. I hope you will win the beautiful chest. It really is done quite well. My Father was a believer that black and white interiors led inevitably to divorce, so I never have been able to entertain the thought. I must say, my colorful interior did not save me, but I think it is cheerier.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Liz