As much as I like the spectator look in fashion (which is a lot!) I also like it in flooring. Once upon a time I owned a condo in which most of the first floor was done in black and white tile. It was that way when I moved in…and it soon became one of my favorite things.
I especially loved the way bright colors contrasted against the flooring. In fact, I eventually added magenta towels to the powder bath – and thought they were the perfect touch.
Although I moved away from my condo several years ago, and have changed decorating styles drastically since then…I still love good black and white flooring. The following are some inspiring kitchens with this design element. What design elements or details inspire you?
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This black and white flooring is amazing, my decoration love would be lighting, the more the merrier
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jemina´s last blog ..uniform of choice
♥ jemina – I love that you’re a lighting girl too! My husband laughs at all of the uplights, downlights, lamps, etc… that we have in our home. But I think it just makes the home seem happier!
XO Piper
Lovely – especially that last kitchen with the french doors and chandelier!
Café Bellini´s last blog ..Blowing bubbles
♥ Café Bellini – That last kitchen is so beautiful, it could possibly inspire me to be a better cook.
XO Piper
Wow. Oh, WOw. I love it here…how do I follow?????
♥ Alexandra – Thanks so much sweetie! I just sent you an email.
XO Piper
I love the black and white. I’ve had it before in a place I used to live in. I think now I lean towards very light, pickled/washed wood, or ebony wood floors. But these images and homes are amazing.
♥ V
http://www.gritandglamour.com
Grit and Glamour´s last blog ..WVW- Cutoffs and Gucci
♥ V – What you’re describing sounds beautiful!
XO Piper
absolutely gorgeous~ classic beauty!
xo
lenorenevermore´s last blog ..Singapore can be such a dangerous placewell at least that night was-
♥ lenorenevermore – Classic is a great way to describe it! Maybe that’s why I like it so much – the classic element.
XO Piper
I love the black and white chequerboard floor, I’ve been thinking of black and white victorian tiles for my dining room. I agree about bright colours contrasting beautifully against this floor. I design vibrant patchwork chairs and am always looking for good backdrops to take photos of my chairs, I think my dining room will need to double up as a studio!
♥ Kelly Swallow – I was just on your site. First off, your designs are gorgeous! You are quite talented! And I agree, I think your chairs would look great against a black and white floor. I bet it would make those bright fabrics pop even more! Thanks so much for your comment.
XO Piper
Thank you for your kind comments, it’s really useful to get feedbback from people with excellent taste!
kelly swallow
♥ Kelly – Thanks so much!
XO Piper
I couldn’t agree more! We built our last home and was able to put black and white tile in…sure miss it
This kitchen is AWESOME!!!
I couldn’t agree more! We built our last home and was able to put black and white tile in…sure miss it
This kitchen is AWESOME!!!
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