Home decor idea: Black and white

Be definitive
Black is striking, no question, but if you're not one for jumping in with both feet, you can commit to it in modest ways that make a big impact. In Sahara's sitting room, the outlines of black trim define the curvaceous furniture and accessories and silhouette them against the colourful walls. Small signatures like this maintain balance and keep the dark shade from becoming overwhelming

Emphasize the details
The very careful arrangement of features makes the most of this setting. Too much yellow would appear flat, but by adding dark mirror frames and a delicate black and white toile on a mustard background Sahara has created a complementary tension.