The combination of black and white can make for a very attractive bedroom. These two colors can be used together to create many different styles of bedrooms, ranging from wild and dramatic to sophisticated and upscale. There are black and white bedroom ideas which would work great for kids and teens as well as adults, simply because there are so many different ways you can use these colors to create eye-catching bedroom designs.

Wild Animal Prints

Black and white work great for bedrooms based on an animal print motif. Try pairing stark white walls with glossy black furniture, accented with a zebra striped bedspread for a really wild look. This style of bedroom is often extremely popular with the teenage crowd, although young adults often love it too. When using a strong pattern such as a zebra stripe for the bedspread, you'll often get the best overall effect by using simpler patterns throughout the rest of the room, such as black curtain toppers combined with white mini blinds, and a collection of solid black and white pillows on the bed. This creates a fun look without going overboard with the zebra stripe. However, for a teen's room, the sky is often the limit, and other zebra striped accessories can also be added for extra fun.

Black and White Geometric Prints

Black and white can also be used very effectively in a bedroom in the form of bold geometric prints. Add a black and white striped area rug combined with a solid black bedspread and a collection of pillows in various black and white geometric prints. Combined with white walls and black glossy furniture pieces, this style of bedroom has a very sophisticated look that will complement a contemporary decorating theme. Accessories in shiny silver such as a bold abstract metal wall sculptures add the finishing touch.

Polka Dot Fun

Black and white polka dots are another great way of utilizing these great shades in the bedroom. Fabrics that reverse the prints, such as a white bedspread with a black Swiss dot pattern combined with black pillows with a white dot pattern are a fun way and eye-catching way of using black and white. Or go for a bold look with larger polka dots. Add a collection of round pillows in solid black and white to accentuate the polka dot look. Combined with white walls and black furniture, this can create a very attractive and fun bedroom.

Other Black and White Bedroom Decorating Touches

Solid white or black carpet can look especially attractive when combined with other black and white bedroom ideas. Or, try a retro look with a black and white tile floor, which would look great combined with solid black furniture, white curtains and a white bedspread. Black and white patterned carpeting can also look great in the bedroom, either in a subtle or more pronounced print. Other colors can also be combined very effectively with black and white, such as hot pink for a teenage girl's room. Teal blue, green, red and metallic colors of silver and gold also look great with black and white.

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