Decorating Ideas for Black & White Comforter Sets

Prints

• With a black and white color scheme, choose from a large variety of prints for your bedding. To play up the contrast using graphics, choose large prints that display the sharp difference in shades. For example, choose black and white stripes, oversized floral patterns, polka dots or even zebra prints. For something more subtle and traditional, look for prints such as plaid, damask or a French-inspired toile. The print you choose will largely depend on the style of your bedroom.

Accent Colors

• Black and white is a very bold color scheme to work with for bedding. Soften this contrast with accent colors that will make the room feel more inviting. For example, decorating with decorative pillows or throw rugs in shades of gray blurs the contrast between these two colors and makes the room feel more calming. Or to further emphasize the graphic quality of a black and white palette, accent with similarly loud colors, such as pink, yellow or green.

Throw Pillows

• When it comes to decorating bedding, few accents are simpler than throw pillows. Even better, you can change them out regularly for a fresh addition to the space. From pillow shams to fringed accent pillows, use these accessories to complement a black and white decor. For example, use black sheets with white pillows or vice versa. Look for pillows with embellishments, such as embroidery, beads, ruffles or fringe, which will add interest to this contrasting color palette.

Textures

• Avoid allowing the black and white comforter to look too one note by integrating texture into the mix whenever possible. For example, vary up the materials between your comforter and bedding accents. If your duvet cover happens to be a cotton blend, look for a pillow sham in an eyelet lace, a velvet throw blanket with vinyl-fringe trim or a bed skirt made of micro-suede. The tactile quality of these materials will enhance the space, but the simple color palette will keep the design looking unified.