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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Black + White: The Ultimate Neutral

I first ran across the work of popular Canadian interior designer, Jennifer Ferreira, on Marcus Design.  Viewing Ms. Ferreira's portfolio, what struck me the most, was the constrained color palette.  Almost every image was of stunningly simple black and white.  It's clear why this classic combo has held up through the years.  Do you enjoy a more colorful home, or could you see yourself possibly sticking to such an austere yet dramatically beautiful scheme? Very Coco Chanel, no?
Images via: Jennifer Ferreira Designs
Posted by coopermultimedia at 4:47 AM

25 comments:

  1. Urska M.August 10, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Black & white + zebraaa <3 my favorite for life :) Already checked her portfolio - truly stunning stuff indeed! thanks for sharing.. Ox

    - Urska @
    Live.Create.Inspire

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  2. CaraAugust 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    love every room but the last ;)

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  3. KarenaAugust 10, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Black and white is so striking and I would of course add pops of brilliant color with accessories. Vases, pillows etc.

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  4. KerryAugust 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I am very drawn to black and white rooms. Much more so than rooms that use bold colorblocking, yet oddly my house is rather colorful. In the future I might be able to steer a room in my house to the simpler side.

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  5. Things That SparkleAugust 10, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I absolutely love black and white rooms but I need some natural elements throw in to make it a little warmer

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  6. court.August 10, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I'm strictly B&W. One trick pony over here....

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  7. Tammy@InStitchesAugust 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I could stand a black and white room !

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  8. DoraAugust 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I love her work.I really like the wall pattern in the first photo :)

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  9. jeanette from everton terraceAugust 10, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I prefer a lack of color. My last house was full of color and I enjoyed it but now I live in a mostly white roomed house and I find it sooo relaxing.

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  10. KathysueAugust 10, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Sue you are singing my song. Love love black and white. I have it as the grounding factor in most of the rooms in my home. I have always had black and white somewhere in my home. I use it as an addition in most of my rooms, but in my guest bath it is the star. Dorothy Draper knew what she was doing with all of her wonderful rooms grounded with this wonderful color scheme!! Kathysue

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  11. The Buzz BlogAugust 10, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Love black and white but I would definiteky add a pop of color here and there - pink peonies, a pillow, a lamp... Celerie Kemble is coming out with a new book about black and white interiors - can't wait!
    xxoo

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  12. I Dream OfAugust 10, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Gorgeous. I agree, very Coco chic. Makes me wish I had a little pied-a-terre that I could decorate in pure black and white...in Paris perhaps!

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  13. Prippy HandbookAugust 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Love that top photo and couldn't agree more about the chic timelessness of black and white decor. Right now, my fiance and I are rocking a warm grey with black, white, and red accents. Love it! It won't be our forever decor... but it is perfect for right now!

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  14. HG The CountessAugust 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Wow, I love all these rooms. I have a lot of black and white in my home, I will start considering it a neutral.

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  15. quintessenceAugust 10, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    LOVE restrained neutrals and "stepped on" colors - I couldn't live with primary brights but appreciate them in others' work!

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  16. pretty pink tulipsAugust 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    So. Darn. Chic!!!!!!!!! Love black and white. It always looks right.

    xoxo e

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  17. under spanish mossAugust 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Black and white is so classic and we love the look in a room; however, not for the entire house. Maybe we should take our own advice for our wardrobes...if you look in our closets you would think we are zebras.
    Angela and Renee

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  18. designchicAugust 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    So chic and sophisticated, and add a touch of gold...perfection!!

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  19. CDSAugust 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    It's pretty but i don't think i could live like this...but in someone else's space...beautiful!

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  20. KerriAugust 10, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Ah, the beauty of black and white. I love it for its versatility - you can add more neutrals and texture to warm it up, and bright pops of colour work equally well. Can't go past a good b&w scheme in my opinion. K xx

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  21. TraceyAugust 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    So classic you just can't go wrong!

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  22. lisaroyhandbagsAugust 11, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    so classic! I love black and white. I don't know if I could adhere to it though - I'd probably sneak a pop of colour in somewhere unintentionally :)

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  23. Marcus DesignAugust 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Thanks so much for the link love Sue!! I adore Jennifer's WHOLE portfolio. I could so live in those classic and chic B&W spaces.
    Nancy xo

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  24. StarletStarletAugust 12, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Oh my goodness! That zebra rug is to die for - and I don't usually go for animal prints!

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  25. LisaMendeAugust 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    personally i love black and white with a pop of color!

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