Black and White in the Mix Adds Drama

I love black and white. It is so crisp and sophisticated. And you can get a lot of dramatic effect out of this color combination, believe it or not. Here are some basic tips for working with black and white motifs:
• For highest degree of contrast, place black against light background
• Start with white tile on the floor in the entry with black diamonds connecting the corners and take it into the dining room
• Add a large dining table with black wrought iron base and glass top
• Add chairs around the table covered with black and white stripe pattern on back and seat, with black legs
• Cover one whole wall with mirrors
• Add a buffet table with black legs and white or glass top
• Choose a strong accent color for the table arrangement
• Add a sculpture on the buffet table
• Hang a smashing chandelier
• Put a tree in the corner
• Cover the living room in white luxurious carpeting
• Choose white upholstery for this "show room"
• Pillows on upholstered goods should be black and white
• Art should depict black and white themes
• Repeat a bit of the accent color from dining room
• Tables should be glass or glass on wrought iron
• Add trees and other plants
• Kitchen cabinets are white (or black if a big kitchen)
• Bar stools are a must in black
• Breakfast table is white
• Black and white plus accent color on chairs
• Use Burbur in family room cause its durable
• A black leather sectional would be fabulous if room has tall ceilings
• If not, use white leather instead
• Add more of the accent color
• Use white wood or stone accent tables
• Add black and white area rugs in strong geometric patterns
• White shutters on windows
• Black and white bedding against a white wall for bedroom
• Vary large bold patterns with smaller patterns on pillows
• Mix things up with white on black or black on white