Create an elegant look to your home with some classy black and white patterns . . .

Black in interior design can create a decor that is elegant and sophisticated or stunning and dramatic. Black in accessories, light fitings, trims, paint, or in one bold piece of furniture will help to catch the eye and sharpen any decorating scheme. Black by itself is striking but to get real drama and spark, pair black with white. Contemporary interiors often combine monochrome with sleek metals.

Start with the floor. The ultimate choice would be black marble but other options are white ceramic tiles with a black border, vinyl tiles laid in alternating black and white squares, a painted black floor with white border stencils or white with black stencils.

Walls painted stark white serve as a perfect background for framed photographs, prints, and other artwork. Choose dark wood or painted black frames.

A small room is a great place to use black and white as the main colour scheme. A cloakroom or small bathroom looks elegant with a black marble countertop and white basin. Add plush towels trimmed with black ribbon or braid for a custom look without much work.

In the bedroom, start with crisp white linens then add a black and white striped bed skirt, pillows, and a comfortable black chair.

Contemporary homes incorporate black and white in wonderful ways. Use dark, charcoal rugs or carpeting and make use of feature walls or vibrant accent colours. Accent pieces of black iron are very popular and easy to find. Use a black metal tables base with glass top, black iron candlesticks and light fixtures in a dining room.

Heidi Awford’s new range for The Baobab Tree uses the timeless appeal of monochrome to create a classic, elegant and ethical design range. The beautiful one-off designs, using luxurious fabrics and reclaimed furniture, have been lovingly created and handmade in the UK and can be interpreted to work with any style of interior. The classic black and white combination has been combined with warm, chic touches of gold, with moody grey or with slate and brilliant silver to bring the look up to date. The result is an elegance that adds an understated sense of glamour to any interior creating a superb backdrop for any urban setting.

To add style to your living space, this modern black and white upholstered swivel chair is bold, yet classic patterned. It will add a unique touch to your living room or bedroom and still go well with other furniture. From Juliette’s Interiors, the chair can also be ordered upholstered in different fabric.