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Elegant black and white homewares for monochrome lovers

Modern bedroom with a grey headboard, black and white pillows, striped throw, and potted plants on a bedside table.

Opposites attract with luxurious black and white decor 
Bedroom with black and white decorPhotography: Helen Bankers

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Are you wondering whether black and white decor is in style? Black and white is a timeless aesthetic renowned for its simplicity, sophistication, and its ability to create a striking contrast. 

Think of an elegant black house with a crisp white walled living room and moody black furniture, or a bold black shelf with beautiful white vases and accoutrements perched on top. Whether desire a minimalist aesthetic or a bold, dramatic look, a modern black and white interior offers a versatile palette. 

Consider black-painted feature walls or a chic black and white bathroom to effortlessly incorporate the monochrome look into your interiors. Add luxurious, warming pops of green and gold for a modern twist on the black and white theme. 

Below, shop modern black and white home decor and furniture ideas that’ll never go out of style. 

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Shop now: Modern black and white decor and furniture

modern black and white home decor photo print of woman sitting on top of a car

Pop Motif Rive Paris Art Print, $69, from Shop Your Home and Garden SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor electric stand kitchen mixer

Artisan Stand Mixer, $799 (usually $999), from KitchenAid SHOP NOW

Resene testpot container in black with lid open, displaying the brand logo.

Resene Black Testpot, $10, from Shop Your Home and Garden SHOP NOW

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modern black and white home decor cupboard unit

Anzo Buffet, $2,299, from Freedom SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor Smokey carafe and matching glass

J’ai Soif Smoke Carafe and Glass, $98, from Maison Balzac SHOP NOW

Three modern black and white home decor planter pots

Avutto Planter, $224.10 (usually $249), from Freedom SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor cushion with shapes all over it

The Art Room Shapes Cushion, $61, from Shop Your Home and Garden SHOP NOW

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modern black and white home decor couch

Autograph Fabric Contemporary Sofabed, $3,749.25 (usually $4,999), from Freedom SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor light shade

Loftmotif Modern Black Cloche, $147, from Shop Your Home and Garden SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor photo print of a highland cow

Pop Motif Highland Cow Art Print, $159, from Shop Your Home and Garden SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor side table alarm clock

Flip Clock V2.0, $17.49 (usually 24.99), from Typo SHOP NOW

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modern black and white home decor geometric rug

Copacabana Rug, $430, from Flooring Xtra SHOP NOW

modern black and white home decor table with angled legs

Oslo Dining Table, from $4,695, from Coco Republic SHOP NOW

Is black and white decor in style? 

Black and white interior design brings a modern, sophisticated and elegant touch to any space due to its ability to create both dramatic contrast and harmonious balance. Its versatility allows it to blend well with almost any design theme, from contemporary to maximalist.

What is black and white interior design called? 

The black and white decorating style is also known as ‘monochrome’, a design approach that uses varying shades of one colour, for example, black, white and grey.

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