Black and white is a classic scheme that has been popular in the world of interior design for centuries. Well-known for its minimal, attractive, and bold appearance, the black and white theme, often known as the monochromatic style, is used in various elements of interior designing, right from wallpapers, paint, upholstery, and furniture, to tiles.
The combination of black and white may seem old and cliched, but sometimes old is undoubtedly gold. While black and white tiles can be used in classic ways, other, more modern, chic, and unique ways and patterns can enhance the beauty of a classic black and white combination and thus stun your guests. Here are a few ways to incorporate black and white tiles into your house for a fantastic look.
Diagonal Chessboard Pattern
While the chessboard pattern is a classic and familiar pattern of laying tiles, you can enhance the beauty and change it around with a simple layout modification. This diagonally oriented chessboard pattern can be achieved with any black and white tiles of the same shape. The only difference between classic and diagonal chessboard patterns is that the tiles are oriented and laid down in such a way that an illusion of a diagonal floor or wall is created. The tiles are still laid classically but oriented to look diagonal from most prominent angles making it a unique twist to the classic pattern.
Crossword Pattern
When we think of black and white, the first thing that comes to our mind is chessboard (or black and white movies), but there is another classic pattern that uses black and white predominantly. The crossword pattern, inspired by crosswords that appear in daily dailies, is a unique way to use black and white tiles to create accent walls. This pattern can also be used on the floors for an eclectic look. This pattern may look excessive and busy if used in large areas, but it will add visual interest to smaller areas such as laundry rooms and pantries.
Black and white can be a great combination for outdoor purposes as well. You can use the black and white theme in patios, on the walls, or even as pavers in thematic gardens and yards. Another use for the black and white combination is in parking.
While you can stick to the classic checkerboard pattern, you can enhance the overall look by choosing designer tiles such as these .While black and white alone can prove to be a stunning combination, you can make it even better by adding subtle shades of other colours such as grey to accentuate the natural beauty and duality of the combination.
Marvellous Marble
The black and white theme does need to stick to plain tiles; you can use the same piece with different types of printed and patterned tiles as well. For instance, inspired by natural stone, marble tiles can be used in the black and white combination for an elegant, bold, and classy look. You can use the checkerboard pattern again, or use one of the shades minimally to accentuate the other. A white floor with a stunning design of black or a black wall with white tiles placed in proper places will add visual interest to your room and is sure to attract a lot of attention.
Demarking Spaces Using Black and White
As black and white is a classic combination, it can be used in various patterns for various purposes. For instance, if you would like to divide your room into multiple sections without physical division or constructing walls, you can always use a combination of black and white tiles to do so. This method can be used to designate different spaces in your bathroom quite well- you can make your shower area black through the black wall and floor tiles, while the rest can be stark white with white tiles. You can also use this method in open-concept rooms where you need to have some separation between the spaces. For instance, black tiles can be used as ‘invisible’ partitions between the spaces or can also be used in one particular space, such as a kitchen, to have invisible boundaries.
Black and white Backsplashes
Every kitchen needs a good backsplash to avoid stains on the walls. People prefer using tiles for backsplashes as they are easy to clean, maintain, and last long. You can use black and white tiles as backsplashes for an amazing look. A classic checkerboard pattern will look cool and classy, but you can always experiment with other patterns, such as Moroccan and mosaic, for a more unique and personalised look.
The black-and-white combination can also be used to create borders as well as frames for your space. For instance, you can use one of the shades to line the other shade to create an interesting pattern. You can also use one of the shades in tandem with the other to frame certain objects of interest, such as the mirror in your bathroom.
Going All In
A unique way to use black and white tiles in your room is to go all in. You can use different patterns, styles, and shapes of black and white tiles together to create a stunning, highly personalised, and unique look for your room.
For instance, you can use a mini checkerboard pattern for the backsplash or a large checkerboard pattern for your floor. To accentuate the design further, add some black and white floral or Moroccan-style tiles to the equation.
This theme may seem chaotic, but with some skills and imagination, you can create a piece of art right in your room in no time.
Black and white is a classic combination because it is open to interpretations. These two shades go well with all other colours, so it is difficult to go wrong when using them. So let your creativity fly free and allow the bold beauty of black and white to take over your house.
If you would like to see how a particular combination of black and white tiles looks in your room, head over to Orientbell Tiles Trialook page immediately. TriaLook is a custom visualiser tool that allows users to visualise how a particular tile will look in their room before they can make a purchase.
Mannika Mitra brings a wealth of experience to her role as Digital Content and Marketing Manager at Orientbell Tiles, having been associated with the company for the past 5 years. With a total of 12 years in the industry, Mannika holds an Arts degree from Delhi University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her journey has seen her excel as a digital producer at esteemed news agencies like ANI, NDTV, and Hindustan Times.
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