A dark palette is anything but boring when a black and white tiles and a mix of patterns are involved. I am drawn to darker rooms these days; must be the bright springtime sun. Although I'm not brave enough to do this in my home, I find the mix of patterns and limited color palette intriguing. But black and white tiles in the floor of this kitchen sets the theme and make it … [Read more...]
Black Wall Murals
Nothing has more visual authority in a room than a black wall. Several months ago I attended a color theory seminar at the Ann Sacks tile showroom in NYC. On the way in, I snapped this photo of a black wall tile mural that stopped me from across the showroom floor nearly half a city block away. It was the stunning Sakura Collection Asian Wave tile in black and gold — … [Read more...]
Black Bathrooms
No guts, no glory or is too much of a good thing bad? Goth taste, disco nostalgia, a need for intimate drama, or an overabundance of natural light would be reasons for creating a black bathroom. The effect is stunning but using an all-black bath is an experience you don’t forget. Recently, black rooms have been making a comeback. Over the past year or two we’ve seen a … [Read more...]
Black and White Elegance Kitchen
In a modern black and white kitchen, the lack of color emphasizes shapes and surface textures. Sleek, spacious and consistent in its concept, this modern black and white kitchen, in a mid-century modern Arizona home, has elegant details that merit study. Despite considerable drama produced by the contrast of black and white surfaces, careful planning has produced a … [Read more...]