Few color combinations have the ability to simultaneously feel vintage and futuristic, but black with white seems to naturally embody multiple eras in one simple marriage of color. Think about it! Lay square black and white tiles in an alternating checkerboard pattern and you’ve got the epitome of a 1950s diner. Paint an entire room black and fill it with stark white furniture for a look that’s fit for the next millennium. And, of course, there are all of the beautiful combinations in between! How would you style your own black and white palette? Would you mix things up with woven natural textures, or keep things light and bright with white walls and a few strategic pops of black? We want to know!
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Written by: Carrie Waller of Dream Green DIY.
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