Decorating in Black and White

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There’s just something ab0ut decorating in black and white that is so glamorously chic and elegant.

Maybe it’s the stark contrast. Maybe it has something to do with fashion and the way society has shaped our views of the two hues. Black equals sophistication while white tends to evoke thoughts of purity. Combining the two in interior design has always been en vogue and here we are today to show you how to work it!

Below are some of the Parish team favorites. What is it about seeing images like these that get our creative minds churning out ideas for our own homes?

Enjoy!

First up, decorating with black walls. I love the floor and ceiling in this one…

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Notice how there is a “pop of color” (one of Ashley’s terms) in each of these.  Greenery always, always works anywhere.

Let’s take a look at the kitchen. While black and white is mostly simple in nature, the “pop” can be found in the flooring.

Love the wood floor tiling below…

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Love the wooden beams in this one (and the chairs, and the chandelier, etc etc etc)

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Now, moving on to the bedroom…love the white ceiling, black walls, and the headboard/chair/pillow fabric-dying…#obsessed

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love the black trim and that chaise – to die for.

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Finally, I found these adorable black and white furniture pieces. What is it about a chevron print that is so effortlessly chic?

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I love how this porch floor is painted like a checkerboard. Creativity at work!

Finally, a couple of fabrics that I couldn’t resist…

Imperial Trellis Velvet Noir Fabric SKU - 65593 Width - 55" Horizontal Repeat - 0" Vertical Repeat - 10.5"

Trina Turk Carmel Coastline Print Jet Fabric SKU - 174694 Width - 54" Horizontal Repeat - 27" Vertical Repeat - 25.25"

hootie hoo fellow XO’s :)

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Meredith

 

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Headboards

Headboards are one of the best ways to make an impact in a bedroom. Here at Parish we LOVE a good upholstered headboard – there’s no denying it – so here are a few favorites of mine:

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designed by Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design

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The downside to upholstered headboards is that they are not always the cheapest things to come by. The good news is that there are a lot of ways to create your own headboard without spending a lot of money!

You can make one out of worn wood – just use a jigsaw to create a unique shape on top!

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Old wooden shutters add texture and height and they can be painted for an inexpensive pop of color!

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You can also use prints to create a focal point on the wall behind the bed like this:

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Or you can use an old farm fence like this:

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Old doors also add a lot of texture and can be very unique depending on which type of door you choose!

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I hope you are inspired by all of these fun ideas! My college bedroom was designed without a lot of money so I made my headboard using a piece of plywood that I cut with a jigsaw into a unique scalloped shape and then painted in a pretty, high-gloss paint  - it is always a topic of conversation, so don’t be afraid to get creative!!

Pillowpalooza!

Parish just got a big assortment of beautiful pillows.  By “big” I mean we’re getting daily arrivals of our market finds and we’ve picked up some custom made little guys along the way.

We have SO many new pillows, in fact, we’ve decided to devote an entire blog post to them.

Check them out!

Aqua Ikat Pillow with Tassels

Peacock Linen Pillow with Trim

Peacock Linen Pillow with Trim

Giraffe Lumbar Pillow

Chocolate Damask Pillow

Blue & Green Paisley Pillow

Spice Linen Pillows with Fretwork Tape, Seafoam Linen Pillows, Oushak Pillow (center)

Brown Diamond Print Pillows, Grainsack Pillow, Oushak Pillow

Green Pillows with Burlap Trimming, Blue & Green Paisley Pillow, Flax Linen Pillow with Green & Blue Embroidery, Chocolate Damask Pillows

Giraffe Lumbar Pillow, Blue Flame Stitch Lumbar Pillow

Grey Geometric Pillows, Brown & Blue Plaid Pillows, Red & Blue Striped Pillow, Brown Stripe Pillows

Blue Silk Pillows, Tuscany Euro Shams

Pillows with Blue Print

We’ve got such a wide array of hues – any of these would look amazing in any room of your house. Can’t make it to the store?  Call us at 334.356.8661 or drop us an email – we’d love to give you more details!

Also, thanks in part to our dear readers sharing us with friends over on Facebook, we’ve reached our 450 “like” goal and as promised, we’re doing our big frame giveaway tomorrow!

Yay!

Same game as our last giveaway, leave a comment on tomorrow’s Friday Favorite blog post for your chance to win! Check back with us in the morning.  See you then!

Meredith

 

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