10 Black and White Bedroom Ideas That Are Clean, Classic, and Chic

Color plays a huge role in interior design, so when you're decorating with a color palette that technically lacks actual color, it can feel pretty uninspiring. While the classic black and white combo can look timeless in almost any sequence, a perfectly balanced achromatic bedroom requires serious vision.

Before you go shopping and stock-piling décor that may not make the cut, scroll through 10 black and white bedrooms that you'll undoubtedly want to copy from top to bottom. Whether you're going for something modern and minimal or you have the bohemian look all over your Pinterest boards, there's a colorless bedroom in here that's sure to color you inspired.

01 Work With Texture

When you're working with basic shades, make them pop with the addition of texture. Both pillows with three-dimensional embroidery and textiles with tassels and pom-poms give your simple color palette the extra oomph it needs to stand out.

02 Add Natural Fibers

Black and white designs can sometimes come off as stark. Work in touches of natural fibers, like warm woods, linens, and greenery for a somewhat rustic, but totally sophisticated touch.

03 Light It Up

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A beautiful way to highlight both the dark and light characteristics of a black and white bedroom is to ensure you have great lighting. This pendant complements both colors perfectly—while saving precious nightstand space, too.

04 Play With Prints

Who said a black and white bedroom is doomed to look boring? If our eyes don't deceive us, this achromatic bedroom boasts seven patterns from the walls to the upholstery. Create this same lofty look with wallpaper, textiles, curtains, and custom upholstery (like the dual patterned couch we can't stop looking at).

05 Add Warm Wood Floors

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Cool-toned black in a bedroom can feel intense for certain settings. Balance it with a warm-toned wood floor, like the blonde maple color in this simplistic bedroom. It warms up the room, making it feel soft, despite the dark tone incorporated throughout.

06 Consider Your Ratios

While some styles look their best in a fifty-fifty ratio of black and white, this feminine bedroom looks glamorous in mostly white with a touch of black accents. In this space, a midcentury pairing of this minimal black pendant light and a couple of black chairs add just the right amount of contrast.

07 Soften Things Up

Bring a visual and literal softness to your black and white bedroom with the help of sheer, flowy curtains. This space utilizes wall-to-wall drapes to create a curtain wall, which makes this room feel bright and airy despite the addition of dark colors.

08 Curate a Collection of Sculptural Pieces

Some may interpret an achromatic color pairing as boring (for the record, we are not some). Instantly elevate the simple palette with décor that boasts unique and interesting qualities.

09 Enhance Your Bedding

While plain white bedding remains the standard in most rooms (regardless of the color palette), using a hotel-style comforter and pillows with black trim not only contributes to the achromatic feel but makes it feel high-end.

10 Bring in Greenery

Plants and fresh greenery have a way of popping in an achromatic setting—case in point, the fresh palm leaf clipping in this modern bedroom. Opt for tropical greens, leafy plants, and budding trees for a fresh take on a black and white color palette.