and you've heard of COMPLEMENTARY color schemes, where the colors are opposite of one another on a color wheel:
But have you heard of ACHROMATIC color schemes? These are schemes that only use black and white. This look is growing in popularity lately. I'm guessing it stems from the origins of an all white room where some dark contrast is added to warm it up.
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I love it!! but I haven't done it! You know me and my need for color. But Black and White can be so warm especially with the gold tones!
ReplyDeleteI do like the look but had never heard the term. I don't think I could be trusted not to start sneaking in a bit of pink or something.
ReplyDeleteLove! It has a timeless feel to me!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved black and white...it is timeless!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Nancy. Although I am the colorful type of guy, I always adore the amazing achromatic rooms in interior mags. Especially the Scandinavians execute that style in perfection!
ReplyDeletehehe, love the trend. Classic, clean and elegant. I recently did it in a living/dining room design: http://www.livelaughdecorate.com/2013/01/a-black-wall-some-shimmer-and-voila-new.html
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with achromatic trends! It's so classic. Great inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteI love the crisp look of black/white, especially with lush green accents, but it will never happen in my home! Two words- dog hair.
ReplyDeleteHow's the puppy?
Hugs, Tina
Obsessed with all things black and white- I've done too many posts on it to count!
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Holly Foxen Wells
GlamourMash
I adore looking at all white and black and white...I really really like it..but unless I lived in the city, I just could not live with it for long.
ReplyDeleteI am crazy enough as it is
I am TOTALLY on board with the black and white theme! Is that top room really ALL white wow!
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www.dressingken.com
OMG...THE BLH is Achromatic!!
ReplyDeleteBlack and white are everywhere...so glamorous!!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Your room looks awesome compared to mine which is like 5 star hotel to a hut.
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