I spent the weekend organizing inspirational images I have been collecting over time and realized while sorting through everything that many of them carried a consistent theme... their color palette. Rooms of black and white started to jump out at me, none of which seemed cold or stark, rather they felt rich, smart and harmonious. In fact, the deep black and dark moody-grays are all stunning when used as a main color within a room. Combine them with white and rich woods and you have a smart palette that works in a number of settings.What I am loving most right now: slate black floors with crisp white moldings, shots of color as foils for the classic color story (bright, citric shades of green create a wonderful contemporary feel or muted shades of red offer a sophisticated combination) or using metallic surfaces, soft grays & luxurious fabrics to create an indulgent space (chandeliers, mirrors, velvet & satin) .
It's cool, retro chic, classic, urban, pared-down and traditional... just take your pick. Have a wonderful week everyone!
*Photography: Images 1 & 6 via Country Living, Image 2 Jackson Pollock, Number 26A, 1948 Black and White via Artchive, Image 3 by Caldwell Flake via Coco Cozy, Image 4 via Frank Features, Image 5 via Style At Home
