It’s Black & White

I have been playing around with so many color palettes lately that I’ve think I’ve hit a saturation point. (Ha ha ha. No pun intended.) When I get like that, I like to take a break with a good dose of black and white.






And a little hit of gray is always okay, of course.
(Photos: 1.Can’t remember – sorry! 2.SvD 3.Trine Thorsen 4.Marie Claire Maison 5-6.via Purple Area)

I love all that black and white, especially the tablescape
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I always forget how much I truly love black and white until I see it in all it's glory!
Love it, always have absolutely gone gaga over it, especially in the kitchen and foyers, and a little dab soft pastel yellow or green or pink, perfect.
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I'm a colour girl, but there's a certain appeal to a black & white room. All the pics you posted are great — the last one is my favourite
And yep, a hit of grey is always OK!!
Kelly
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Can't beat a classic color combo!
It's black and white and freaking fabulous!
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Oh what a lovely post! Gotta love b&w!
Is there anything more classic than the black and white combo? I also love the grey-and-white floors in that last photo.
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Is black and white ever wrong? And I love it best with brown.
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Black and white – always so basic, clean and classy!!1 its like the mother and father of everything else..
XOXO
Kiki
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black & white is a timeless and absolutely elegant combination! I never tire of it and these pictures are delightful!
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All good. I sometimes feel the same.
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I love black and white. I recently returned from a trip to Copenhagen where I saw a lot of black and white interiors, especially white with natural wood floors. So pure.
Thanks for sharing.
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No matter how much color seems to seep into my 'I like this radar' nothing makes me smile bigger than a good dose of B&W!
Gorgeous IMAGES!
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Timeless. Love it…you really do love that chair in the second image. I think you need one
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Hey Ally! Love black & white, especially with one other color (hot pink & lime green come to mind)! Also wanted to let you know I put a link to your blog from mine about your Domino archives post! Happy Wednesday!
Black and white…always elegant. Love it!
Love that third picture. The intricacy is GORGEOUS, it really adds something to the simpleness of the B&W!
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It just occurred to me that while I love to WEAR black {and charcoal grey} it's not something that I have used to decorate my home. Usually just a black accent. But in these images, it really really sings! xx Suzanne
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wonderful, all…and they make me want to start all over…
I tend to forget how black and white can really work well – thanks for reminding me! Love the last photo, and the one with the egg chair
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I love black and white backgrounds with splashes of bright colours, for example pink. Once i did a quite cute "pink is a new black" inspirational board. Even the way i dress is black and white with accessories pops of color.
Love the 1st image! That hint of pink….gives just the perfect hint of color.
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i have to say im glad i didn't do my apt in black and white like i thought i would, but i DO like the two white chairs one black one table set! so unexpected
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I love black and white. It's simply perfection!
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So calming. I'll never tire of black and white…
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Black and white is so easy on the eyes. You can incorporate any colour and change that colour regularly. Love, love, love it!
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That's so funny, because that's exactly how I felt about the new decor in our living room when we moved here. Black and white, and grey, to start. Then add a pop of color here and there, but not too much. I chose purple.
I LOVE these photos, especially the first one, where the pink pops out so much, and the pattern on the plates! LOVE
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I am a color girl…in my house…but for clothes: yes it's black and more black. But I do love these pictures, esp. that last one: it's a bit softer with the gray. And, I DO love gray for the house: my husband's study look wonderful with a deep gray and nice crisp white woodwork. Libby
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Always a classic for me. It soothes me.
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The crisp contrast of black and white always looks fresh and sophisticated. Yummy pics you found as examples. It does make me what to do another black and white space. Thanks for sharing.
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I will always love black and white. So, so timeless. In love with that table setting!
I absolutely love stark black and white decor. It's very sleek and cool. But there's a big problem: As soon as you leave anything laying around (as I always do) the look is ruined — or at least compromised. But I do love it.
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I never tire of black and white. It works for all occasions and always feels like a nice fallback when colour feels too much. Love the crispness.
x Charlotta
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I always forget how much I truly love black and white until I see it in all it’s glory!
Okay, the pink goblets are gorgeous against all that black and white! Swoon!
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You absolutely cannot go wrong with black and white. I'm convinced. And when you want a change, add a pop of color! Perfect, right?
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Classic colors! A classic combination. And I see several "Scandinavian" rooms. We need to get you over there sooner rather than later (:
ox, Mon
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B&W does cleanse the palette. Ha, get it?
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this is so my style, love these images. Particularly the third, that's just perfect! julesx
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Adore black and white, the simply divine reduction that never goes out of style. I wear black and white constantly, easy and oh so chic. Lovely lovely pics.
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Love love love black and white. I only wish I had the restraint to do it in my own home.
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Oh, so much gorgeousness in this post!