15 Black & White Bedrooms That Prove This Color Combo Is Always in Style
Design-wise, few things arguably feel more satisfying than walking into a crisp black and white bedroom. There’s something about this classic color combination that gives sleeping spaces in particular a clean, hotel-like atmosphere. Plus, a high-contrast black and white color scheme can make a room feel balanced — white invites light and airiness, while black provides depth and can guide the eye from object to object.
Are you thinking of designing a black and white bedroom scheme, or looking for ways to zhuzh up your sleep space? These 15 creative black and white bedroom ideas are just the inspiration you need, whether you’re working with a main bedroom, guest bedroom, studio, or loft.
1. Sleek Bohemian
The bedroom in this bright, plant-filled apartment features simple black and white bedding with a few dark wood accents, like an end table and wicker bench. The plants and rock salt lamp in the corner add a bit of warmth and bohemian flair, without detracting from the overall neutrality of the space.
2. Sophisticated Retreat
The black and white bedroom in this 1920s Hollywood Hills home honors the building’s old-world charm with a faux fireplace and French polished brass chandelier. But the furniture and area rug serve a more modern look with their sharp color contrasts and clean lines. This convergence of two seemingly opposed design approaches in a single room makes the space feel especially unique.
3. Farmhouse Chic
This DIY redo turned a dated green bedroom into a trendy black and white oasis. The space’s white walls, black accent wall and fixtures, two-tone bedding, and geometric rug create the cohesive, classic color scheme. Meanwhile, wood accents, like the headboard, window trim, and foot-of-the-bed chairs, add natural touches throughout the space.
4. A Tan Twist
The black and white bedroom in this modern LA apartment is the epitome of hotel vibes. From its immaculate black, white, and tan bed to the abstract art, arched mirrors, and twin vases surrounding it, the space keeps things simple yet soothing with these grounding neutral shades and visual symmetry.
5. Luxury Studio
A New Jersey studio’s bedroom area features a king-sized black canopy bed, white walls, and a white bench, plus a few cozy blankets and accent pillows in various shades of brown for extra warmth. This is a great example of how even an open black and white bedroom can feel cozy and luxurious with a few added textures and neutrals.
6. Dramatic Bohemian
When it comes to home design, there’s black, and then there’s black. The white-walled bedroom in this West Hollywood rental home includes a deep black bed frame and end table, and deep wood floor, plus matching throw pillows and picture frames. On the other hand, stark white pillows, bedding, and curtains prevent the setup from feeling too dark or heavy. Pops of earthy tan tones from the artwork and throw blanket also add a boho element to the modern-leaning room.
7. Productive Paradise
Black and white bedrooms don’t necessarily need a super-dramatic contrast in color, as seen in the combined sleep and work area in this 350-square-foot Brooklyn studio. The soft white walls, doors, and bedding balance out the darker home office fixtures, wall art, and curtain hardware.
8. Cozy Corner
“Cozy” might not be your first association with a black and white color scheme, but that’s exactly what the sleeping nook in this 480-square-foot New York City studio is. The bed, separated from the rest of the apartment by a white cube bookshelf, features light, airy linens and pillows. Small houseplants, as well as the patterned tan pouf, soften the stark black window frames and lamp, making this an inviting place to get some rest.
9. Minimalist Nest
The bedroom nook of this 485-square-foot Montreal studio adds a modern twist to the classic black and white bedroom concept, most notably through the black accent wall and white framed artwork. Simple bedding and a large, leafy plant round out the minimalist look.
10. 3D Wall Treatment
Another inventive way to add a graphic accent wall to a black and white bedroom? Using wood trim, rather than paint, to carve out a unique focal point, similar to this homeowner’s DIY setup. It creates an interesting, customizable behind-the-headboard focal point and even helps conceal the cords attached to the black wall-mounted sconces.
11. Geometric Maximalism
For a less committal way to use geometric shapes in a black and white bedroom, play with various textiles and decor elements like bedspreads, accent pillows, and artwork. Brooklyn food and lifestyle writer Joey Skladany pulls this off well, mixing an assortment of high-contrast details in his bedroom, which still manages to feel put-together and cohesive, thanks to the overall black, white, and gray color scheme.
12. A Pop of Yellow
One of the best things about having a black and white space is that you can bring in smaller items for a little (or a lot!) of color; every hue, after all, goes with black and white! Take the bedroom in this converted schoolhouse in Scotland, for example. It’s splashed with yellow bedding and a tufted velvet bench in a similar shade. Taken together, these pieces energize the surrounding black and white decor.
13. Good as Gold
Metal finishes are another element you can use to spice up an otherwise simple black and white color scheme. The renters of this 400-square-foot NYC apartment decorated their mostly white bedroom with a few small black accents — namely, the hardware on their nightstand. They then offset these grounding touches with a gold-framed mirror and quirky jewelry hook, which together add a touch of luxury and a little bit of shine.
14. Antique Inspiration
Gold can make an appearance via softer design elements as well. This bedroom belonging to content creator Brigette Muller centers around a black canopy bed, white bedding, and light gauzy curtains. The real stars of the show here, though, are the patterned gold pillow cover and ornate footstool at the center of the sleeping area. Both complement the vintage mirror and overhead fixture with their subtle old-world charm within the primarily white space.
15. Bold and Modern
Black and white certainly doesn’t have to be boring, as evidenced by the maximalist wall and ceiling mural in interior designer Alvin Wayne’s glam 800-square-foot apartment. This bedroom showcases an equally punchy black and white-patterned bedspread, but the key to the pattern mixing here is the change in scale. The mural is oversized, while the bedding features a much smaller print. If you want to layer patterns, consider this designer trick for best results.