There are times when decorating with a limited colour palette prompts you to discover subtle design differences and solutions. The black, red and white colour trio actually works very well with a diverse range of décor styles. In the bedroom the three colours can create a contemporary minimalist feel, but when used creatively they can also make for a bohemian modern, Chinese, French country or even gothic look.
Start your white, black and red room scheme by removing clutter from bedroom surfaces. This colour ensemble needs the chance to shine through within any bedroom scheme. Sell or recycle any unwanted items and figure out creative methods for storing the remainder such as closet shelving, cabinets or under bed storage solutions. Establish a routine for processing the daily influx of detritus such as laundry, paperwork and any work related items.
Explore the colour shade and texture options. In these days of designer paint shades and faux finishes, white can mean anything from a glossy blue-based white to a distressed antique whitewash revealing a darker colour underneath. Likewise black might come in the form of the shiny lacquer finish found in Chinese décor or the soft poppy seed hue typical in French country farmhouses.
Reds might have an orange base for a warmer and brassier flavour or an underlying blue base for a moodier, deeper look. You might like to paint all four walls one shade or experiment with an accent wall in red or black, whilst painting the ceiling a moody red or soft black will give the room a cosy feel…perfect for the bedroom.
Track down a focal point piece of furniture. For many people the focal point of bedroom design will be the bed which along with your choice of bedding will set the tone for the room style. An antique traditionally styled iron bed frame with distressed white finish or ivory finish will set the tone, whilst a boxlike bedframe in black wood or metal has contemporary cool. Contemporary or traditional four poster beds will also work well here whilst a panel design wooden bed in dark wood finish will inject a flavour of timelessness. For anyone who enjoys gothic or bohemian style an ornately engraved headboard with red or black accents provides visual pop, and simple white or antique white bedding works well for most of these sleeping options.
Consider accent finishes. Wallpaper in bold black or white graphics or in classic scrolled patterns can add a splash of interest to the wall behind the modern or traditional bed. If you have a narrow wall within the room, dolling it up with wallpaper adds bohemian glam. Black and white wall murals with abstract patterns create a great room focal point, or you might want to take a more subdued approach with wall decals or a trim of painted graphics along the skirting boards.
And finally, accessorise creatively. Red bursts of accessory colour add visual intrigue to a predominately black and white room scheme and stainless steel or chrome lighting and fixtures and furniture hardware work well in this environment. A large mirror can add a modern edge, and frame it with a heavy engraved white or red frame if you want the look to be a little more funky. Stark white bedding gets high contrast with red throw pillows, or doll up a plain white dresser or bedside table with a black lacquer vase to display red roses or gerbera daisies for a modern twist.
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