Guest Picks: Attractive Opposites: Black and White for Every Room
These black and white tapers take a staid candelabra into an entirely new realm of fun. The contrast is perfect for parties.
Talk about lounging in style! This matching cow chair and ottoman are far from basic black and white.
The dizzying print of a chevron rug can't help but add loads of energy to a room. We would — and have — used these rugs in playrooms to kick up the fun.
Make sure your lamps don't blend into the occasional table by using a bold black and white shade. The feel of this lamp is youthful and fun.
A zebra print rug, either over a wood floor or a seagrass rug, is the ultimate way to add a little black and white to a den or library.
This black and white Greek key print design would be amazing on a petite chair. Liven up a solid fabric or add further pizzazz in conjunction with a tiny print.
A touch of whimsy is necessary in every room, and this adorable zebra figurine is just the right amount. We'd use it in a bookcase to hold up a few of the volumes we can't live without.
Where your tissue lives might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to decor. But it's all those tiny touches that take a space over the top. These black and white accessories make a powder room shine.
This gorgeous nightstand is the perfect place to stash books, trinkets and that all-important nighttime glass of water. We aren't usually wild about matching pairs, but we think two of these stunning pieces could be better than one.
For serving, slicing or just looking great, we wouldn't mind having a few of these trays on our kitchen countertops.
The classic houndstooth fabric on these funky-legged chairs is just the juxtaposition a room needs. We would use these in an office for a hint of the unexpected.
Flowers add life to any space. For vases that add life as well, try a bold black and white stripe. These are fabulous for a coffee table or for creating a bold dining room look.
Silver wastebaskets are standard bathroom fare. For a wastebasket that doubles as a room-defining accessory, this hexagon print is daring in black and white.
Our favorite spot for a garden seat — besides, of course, the garden — is the bathroom. It's the ideal spot for stacking towels for guests or grabbing a seat while brushing your teeth.
On top of a dresser or bedroom chest, a set of boxes is a must. Perfect for storing jewelry, makeup, pins or any other tiny odds and ends that seem to accumulate in a bedroom, these boxes would blend with any decor.
For a coffee table statement, a bookcase accessory or a dresser box, these icing boxes might just be tastier than cake.
These fabulous black and white chairs would be the perfect things across from a sofa in a living room. We would use these in a room with multiple skirted pieces to show a little leg.
A tray is the ultimate accessory to jazz up a plain ottoman. Perfect for stabilizing drinks and snacks, this bold checked print does anything but blend into the background.
Talk about a game table! Who needs a chess table when the table already is a chessboard? Checkmate.
For a powder room, intimate library or any other space where a bold pattern would pop, this black and white cheetah print would be amazing.Next: 5 Smashing Black and White Homes
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