Lately I've been loving a classic, black and white color palette. It's definitely one of my favorite current design trends! It's a combination that can look either really sleek and modern or fit perfectly into traditional decor. And either way you look at it, black and white is completely timeless and incredibly elegant to boot. Plus with a neutral background of black and white, you can work in colorful patterns and accessories to liven things up as you fall in love with new design ideas without having to redo an entire room. Bonus! So what are you waiting for? Here are 7 ideas for decorating with black and white.









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1. Black and White Dining Room
I love the sleek yet warm look of this dining room! Black chairs paired with a wooden farm table and bright white walls are instantly inviting.



















2. Black and White Office
This crisp, white office features a graphic wall calendar that's actually a DIY proj

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Create great new uses for things you already own.

Reinvent a desk
With a few style tricks, give an old, scuffed, and tarnished desk a colorful reboot.
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Make a memory box table
Turn a deep photo frame and similar-sized side table into a venue for celebrating treasured keepsakes.
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Art frame becomes message board
With a little creativity, turn an old artwork frame and drawer organizer into a family message center.
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Books become art
Make your literature work for your aesthetic. Try taking the sleeves off hard cover books and arranging the spines by color.
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Wire basket and mason jars become outdoor chandelier
Romantic outdoor lighting: With a wire basket, a few jars, and some tea lights and adornment, add a little handmade glow to your garden.
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Paper bags, fabric

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Adding ombre is a beautiful and stylish way to brighten up any room. All you have to do is pick an object and a color and let the gradient painting begin. I'm especially a fan of coral and mint ombre, but I think it can look stunning with just about any color. Best of all, it's fun to experiment with yourself. Give your home some colorfully graduated style with these 7 ombre decorating ideas.












1. On the Wall
Thought siding was boring? Think again! It's easy to paint different colors on a wall like this.
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2. On a Desk
Ombre gives this seemingly boring desk a bright makeover. Now you can organize by drawer color, too!
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3. On the Radiator
This radiator doesn't just bring heat to the room. It radiates style!
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4. On a Lampshade
A little ombre loves transforms this plain lampshade into a functional work of art.
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5. On the Stairs
Here's a brilliant idea: Brighten up your stairs with an o

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