Sophisticated Black and White Bedroom Decor Ideas

Black and white takes your sense of style down to its basic message. Without the distraction of color, black and white allow design elements to shine alone. This monochromatic pairing is a timeless color combination that works with virtually any decorating style.

Whether your vibe is modern city chic or flowery bohemian, you can express it in black and white. Scroll through our selection of the best black and white bedroom ideas and let them spark your own design inspiration.

1. Stylish Black and White Bedroom Ideas for Apartments

Apartments often come with unique design challenges. Rooms are often limited in size, creating the need to maximize every square foot of available space. Fortunately, a black and white bedroom makes such a strong statement that even a small apartment bedroom stands out with this color scheme.

Industrial lofts with exposed ductwork and wooden floor planks enhance a monochromatic palette. Simplicity is key for inherent architectural details to shine. A simple white or black bedroom won’t interfere with the rustic atmosphere. Whitewash exposed brick walls or leave them as-is against your white and black color palette.

A black and white bedroom also looks great in a high-rise apartment building. Often, these buildings have irregularly shaped rooms with more than four evenly-sized walls. The graphic simplicity of black and white is perfect for showcasing unusual wall and window placement.

Black and white bedroom with black pillows, blanket, and minimalist decor. — simple_.best_/Instagram

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, black bed frame, grey blanket, and wall art.

Modern minimalist bedroom with white walls, grey bedding, and built-in vanity.

Cozy bedroom with black accent wall, striped pillows, and white wardrobes.

Modern bedroom with gallery wall, large window, grey bedding, and wooden bed frame.

Modern bedroom with black furniture, grey bedding, wall shelves, and a shag rug.

2. Bohemian Inspiration

Relaxed and free-spirited, boho or bohemian style tends to include the liberal use of color. However, its eclectic nature means that there are no hard-and-fast rules on what colors you can use in a boho bedroom. Bohemian decor has a strong global influence, and many cultures’ textiles incorporate strong black and white patterns.

Boho style allows unrestricted mixing of contrasting patterns. Feel free to put a floral print beside a plaid or mix mandala prints with stripes. Look for faux taxidermy animals to display on the wall, perhaps a white deer head with glossy black antlers. Go full boho with white walls, black floors, and black and white bedding. Highlight it all with natural fiber elements like macrame art and handwoven baskets.

Boho black and white bedroom with patterned bedding and hand-painted fiber wall tapestry. — modernmovementtapestries/Instagram

Boho bedroom with black metal bed frame, patterned pillows, and woven wall decor. — candlercreeksidecottage/Instagram

Boho bedroom with black accent wall, rattan pendant light, and patterned bedding. — sashatouilleee_/Instagram

Boho bedroom with black wall, white bedding, woven pendant lights, and indoor plants. — ideas/Instagram

Boho bedroom with wooden bed, patterned pillows, black bedding, and potted plants. — nook_no3/Instagram

3. Contemporary Twist

People often confuse contemporary and modern bedroom design ideas. Contemporary style refers to current and future trends, while modern style describes an era gone by. Contemporary pieces generally have softer, more rounded lines than modern style’s tight angles. Lighter wood finishes and metal elements shine in contemporary-inspired bedrooms.

Bold color statements are part of both modern and contemporary design. So a black and white bedroom idea is perfect for both types of spaces. Patterns should be kept simple and not overused in the room. Black and white checkerboard patterns are a great way to convey a contemporary or traditional style.

Modern bedroom with white bedding, black furniture, large portrait art, and two black lamps. — chateau310/Instagram

Elegant black and white bedroom with tufted headboard, black pillows, and cozy bedding. — villa_johansen/Instagram

Modern bedroom with white bedding, grey upholstered headboard, and black cabinetry. — xhouseahomex/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black paneled wall, white upholstered bed, and grey bedding.

Elegant bedroom with black paneled walls, tufted headboard, and white bedding with gold accents.

4. Embracing Darkness

Many people love the dark coziness of a black and white bedroom. A dark bedroom is ideal for those who often sleep during daylight hours. There are many ways to increase the darkness of a room without making it a solid pane of black. Paint one wall black or the darkest shade of charcoal, and set a deep walnut headboard against it for a dark-on-dark style that works.

Deep navy blue is a good accent color if you want to keep your bedroom design dark and mysterious. A headboard or chair upholstered in navy blue in front of a jet-black wall conveys a stunning masculine mood. Any shade of gray combines well with black or navy blue and ensures an overall dark, dramatic bedroom.

Stylish bedroom with black walls, tufted bed, geometric curtains, and white fur throw. — comfortlines/Instagram

Modern black bedroom with tufted headboard, velvet bedding, and decorative pillows. — zaneta_wu_/Instagram

Cozy bedroom with black walls, wooden headboard, fur blanket, and striped rug.

Modern bedroom with black walls, striped pillow, white shelving, and indoor plants.

Modern bedroom with black walls, round bed, sheer white curtains, and large windows.

5. Timeless Elegance

Adding texture is one of the easiest ways to spice up a black and white bedroom. Instead of a shiny wood headboard, use a white wicker bed for a country or beachy feeling bedroom. Look for a white Flokati rug and spread it on top of a black jute area rug. Toss a black cable-knit blanket and some white chenille throw pillows onto a velvet-upholstered accent chair.

You can mix up your black and white color palette by introducing different shades of grey. A range of grey hues will soften the space, blurring the harsh lines between black and white. Use warm flannel grey bedding, black-and-white photographs, and install a grey-stained wooden floor. Also, consider using grey with only black or only white, instead of using both base colors.

Modern black and white bedroom with geometric wall art, patterned pillows, and a white nightstand. — budgethomeinteriordesign/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black and white geometric pillows, a black lamp, and a white brick wall. — ideas/Instagram

Modern black and white bedroom with gallery wall, wooden dresser, and large indoor plant. — budgethomeinteriordesign/Instagram

Stylish bedroom with black and white gallery wall, wooden nightstand, and geometric rug.

Modern attic bedroom with skylights, dark walls, gallery wall art, and a cozy wooden bed.

Luxurious black bedroom with striped bedding, framed artwork, and elegant decor accents.

Modern teen boy's bedroom with wooden accent wall, sports decor, and black-and-white bedding. — woodsidehomescentralcal/Instagram

6. Themes for Kids and Teens

If your kids have trouble choosing a bedroom color, know that black and white can be a fun bedroom idea for a child’s sleeping quarters. Mix and match black and white chevron stripes, dots, and tribal prints. Paint at least one black accent wall, especially if your child wants a gaming or space-themed bedroom. Or use black chalkboard paint on a full or partial wall if your child loves to draw.

Use white paint to refresh your child’s favorite furniture. Fun black and white animals make an excellent theme for kids’ and teens’ black and white bedroom plans. Zebras, panda bears, snow leopards, and penguins are just some of the naturally occurring black and white creatures to choose from.

Consider a cartoonish panda bear theme for a baby nursery. Likewise, your teenager’s room might benefit from a sophisticated zebra-inspired design.

Teen bedroom with black accent wall, desk, bed, and acoustic guitar decor. — fourlandhome/Instagram

Black and white bedroom with metal bed frame, wall decor, and shelves.

Music-themed bedroom with striped bedding, chalkboard wall, and acoustic guitar decor.

Black and white bedroom with gaming pillow, metal bed, and skateboard on bedding. — itselijahcraft/Instagram

Black and white bedroom with sports-themed decor, basketball on bed, and framed art. — thesensiblystyledhome/Instagram

Black and white bedroom with plaid bedding, wooden bed, and decorative wall art.

7. Indulgent Sophistication

Black and white already convey an elegant simplicity, but each color is also prime for luxurious uses. Black or white elements to include in a luxury bedroom include silk fabrics, fur, cashmere, or feathers. Cover a wall in black or white suede panels for a luxurious full-wall headboard.

Metallic accents add glamour to your black and white bedroom. Shiny chrome, yellow gold, rose gold, or charcoal-hued gunmetal all pop against monochromatic decor. Use your favorite metal on light fixtures, furniture hardware, frames, vases, and other accessories. A gold or silver four-poster or canopy bed is a glamorous addition to a luxurious black and white bedroom.

Modern bedroom with tufted headboard, black furniture, and large windows with curtains.

Elegant bedroom with tufted headboard, gray accents, and geometric rug under chandelier.

Modern bedroom with dark walls, sleek furniture, and ambient lighting.

Luxury bedroom with diamond-pattern headboard, white bedding, and two upholstered benches.

Modern bedroom with tufted gray headboard, brass table lamps, and mirrored decor.

8. Less is More

With more people joining the decluttering bandwagon, minimalist bedroom design is becoming more mainstream. Perhaps you have been embracing the less-is-more lifestyle and want your bedroom to reflect your new, simplified values. Black and white takes minimalist style to its most basic footprint, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or bleak.

You can make the room feel more minimalist by making each major element of the room one solid color. For example, use all-white bedding but keep all your furniture a deep black color. Another option for a clean, minimalist style is to use white for the entire room—walls, ceiling, floors, and bedding—with just a few black focal pieces. These could be as simple as one piece of modern art and a geometric black light fixture.

Minimalist bedroom with black walls, white bedding, and adjustable wall-mounted lamps. — anneatelierm59/Instagram

Modern bedroom with zebra-patterned accent wall, black armchair, and sleek white bed.

Minimalist bedroom with black headboard, white bedding, and framed map artwork above bed.

Minimalist bedroom with black bedding, gray headboard, and modern black bedside table. — myinteriormy/Instagram

Minimalist bedroom with black headboard, white bedding, and potted monstera plant. — mymodernduplex/Instagram

Modern minimalist bedroom with floating bed, gray accents, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.

Modern bedroom with black accent wall, moon artwork, and cozy gray bedding with fur throw.

Modern bedroom with a hanging bed, black rope accents, and a black fur rug on wood flooring.

Modern black and white bedroom with framed art, black bedding, and minimalist side table.

Modern bedroom with black accent wall, round mirror, and cozy white bedding with gray throw.

Modern bedroom with navy accent wall, framed art, and layered black and gray pillows on white bedding.

9. Sleek and Modern

Modern design encompasses everything from the Art Deco lines of the 1920s to the vintage modern pieces of the 1970s. Modern bedroom design’s mantra is “form follows function.” This means that you can eliminate items without a practical purpose from the space. Exposed structural elements, such as ceiling beams, are a hallmark of mid-century modern homes.

Mid-Century-modern design elements shine when displayed in black and white. Glossy black or white glass light globes are perfect sources of modern lighting, and they pair well with chrome or brass accents. Warm wood finishes were common on mid-century furniture, and they stand out in white and black bedrooms today.

Modern bedroom with geometric black accent wall, gray bedding, and white furniture. — ecowalls.pl_/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black paneled wall, gray pillows, and white bedding with faux fur throw. — our_trinity_home/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black leather bed frame, white bedding, and minimalistic decor.

Minimalist bedroom with black headboard, white bedding, framed black-and-white artwork, and pendant light.

Modern bedroom with black platform bed, gray bedding, exposed beams, and glass wardrobe doors.

Modern black and white bedroom with upholstered headboard, chaise lounge, and floor lamp.

Modern bedroom with neutral tones, upholstered bed, black wardrobe, and abstract framed art.

Modern bedroom with black and white bedding, sleek pendant lighting, and dark reflective walls.

Modern bedroom with white padded accent wall, black details, and herringbone-patterned rug.

Ultra-luxury black bedroom with sleek black panel wall, modern adjustable wall lamps, and minimalist decor.

Modern bedroom with black panel headboard, white bedding, and pendant lights.

Minimalist bedroom with black and white decor, framed art, and stacked firewood.

Modern minimalist bedroom with large windows, neutral tones, and soft area rug.

10. Scandinavian Flair

Scandinavian style centers around bright light and neutral colors. Large windows are vital in Scandinavian climates and are an essential architectural feature in these homes. Natural materials are popular, and the overall vibe should leave you feeling comfortable and at peace.

The light wood tones popular with Scandinavian design provide an earthy background. It smooths the lines between neutral white and black elements. Use grey to bridge the gaps between solid black, bright white, and wood tones. Make sure your bedside table, bed frame, and other furnishings have smooth or rounded silhouettes.

Scandinavian-style bedroom with black and white decor, orange throw, and minimalist art. — homeinteriors_tp/Instagram

Kids' bedroom with black metal bed, superhero wall art, and cozy neutral decor. — martinaarose/Instagram

candinavian bedroom with black and white decor, chalkboard wall, and cozy furnishings.

Modern bedroom with black and white striped bedding, green plants, and minimalist decor.

Modern bedroom with industrial concrete wall, wooden bed frame, and black and white decor.

Cozy bedroom with black nightstand, neutral bedding, and decorative pillows by the window. — klauddesign_/Instagram

Modern living room with black and white photo gallery wall and cozy neutral decor. — mcsindustries/Instagram

Minimalist bedroom with black headboard, monochrome bedding, and framed wall art.

Modern bedroom with black accent wall, large abstract artwork, and white bedding.

Modern bedroom with grey walls, layered bedding, framed art, and minimalist decor.

11. Keeping it Simple

Keep a simple bedroom design by using only one or two patterned pieces instead of a variety of black and white prints. Having a mostly white room with a white ceiling, white walls, and perhaps one black wall, provides a clean background for your chosen pattern. If you want a softer black and white bedroom, hang floor-to-ceiling chiffon curtaining or sheer drapes for soft, diffuse light.

If you love the contrast of a black and white bedroom design, but those actual hues feel too harsh, use colors that are close enough to capture the same feeling. Examples include dark navy with pale cream or slate grey with a silvery-white wall color. A mostly grey bedroom can make a calm background that highlights your bolder black and white elements.

Modern bedroom with black built-in shelves, white bedding, and framed wall art. — c.louise.d/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black accent wall, striped bedding, and white nightstands. — lauralynnrhode/Instagram

Modern bedroom with brick accent wall, grey bedding, and framed black-and-white art.

Modern bedroom with grey quilted bedding, space-themed wall art, and black accent pillows. — mydreamhome_usplus6/Instagram

Modern bedroom with white bedding, colorful pillows, black throw blanket, and framed city art.

Modern bedroom with dark wood furniture, white bedding, and textured grey accent wall.

Modern bedroom with black accent wall, white furniture, grey bedding, and chandelier lighting.

Modern bedroom with black paneled accent wall, white bedding, and gold wall sconces. — ericamatteson/Instagram

12. Small Space, Big Impact

Because horizontal lines widen a room visually, consider black and white wallpaper with a horizontal stripe. Applying shiplap to the ceiling or an accent wall accomplishes the same effect. Hang brick veneer on one wall and whitewash it for an intriguing dash of texture. For a more dramatic statement, use black paint instead of white on the brick veneer.

Use mirrors boldly to expand your small bedroom and reflect your favorite black and white decor elements. Prop a tall framed mirror against the wall opposite the window to double the available daytime light. Hang a collage of framed mirrors above the bed for a more diffused light reflection. Furniture clad in a mirrored veneer also makes a small bedroom feel more open.

Modern bedroom with dark wood headboard, patterned bed runner, and framed abstract art.

Modern bedroom with striped bedding, chalkboard accent wall, and geometric pendant lights.

Modern bedroom with black and grey walls, cozy bedding, and hanging indoor plants. — agi.home/Instagram

Modern bedroom with geometric black and white wall, grid-pattern bedding, and framed art. — fourboysplusonegirl/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black accent wall, monochrome bedding, gallery art, and soft lighting. — zaneta_home_/Instagram

Modern bedroom with geometric grey accent wall, monochrome bedding, and framed leaf art.

Modern bedroom with black paneled walls, grey headboard, and elegant gold wall sconce.

Modern bedroom with tufted grey headboard, white bedding, and black nightstands.

13. Creative Walls and Ceilings

How you treat your walls can make or break your black and white bedroom decor. If your bedroom includes dormers or other angled walls, accentuate their lines with bold paint choices. Use masking tape to create a geometric pattern on an accent wall. Carry a beautiful wallpaper from the floor across the ceiling, or install a coffered ceiling for added interest.

Wallpaper isn’t just for walls. A black and white toilet wallpaper makes a gorgeous focal point when applied to the ceiling over your black and white bed. Paint crown molding glossy black to further draw the eye up to the painted ceiling. Cover your ceiling with metallic silver wallpaper for a subtle reflective effect.

Stylish bedroom with striped black and white headboard, matching ceiling, and wicker decor. — cherylphan1/Instagram

Modern bedroom with black and white decor, geometric bedding, framed art, and fairy lights.

Stylish black and white bedroom with striped bedding, wooden crates as storage, pendant lights, and patterned walls.

Black and white kids' bedroom with metal bed, wall patterns, and cactus decor.

Black and white striped bedroom with yellow accents and modern decor. — the_lasthouse/Instagram

Modern attic bedroom with black ceiling, white walls, and neutral furniture.

Modern teen boy bedroom with geometric black walls, blue chair, and comic art.

FAQs

What color goes with a black bed?

Just about anything goes with a black bed. Strong dashes of primary colors, such as bright red, sunny yellow, or cobalt blue, stand out nicely. If you prefer pastels, you can’t go wrong with any shade of pink or purple with your black decor. A simple, colorful pillow, a vase of flowers, or a throw blanket can be enough.

Can you mix black and white bedroom furniture?

If you’re going for a black and white themed bedroom, yes, it’s fine to mix and match white and black furniture. This is especially true if your overall style is bohemian or eclectic. If you’re after a more formal style, you may wish to stick to just one color for your big furniture pieces. These might include the headboard, dressers, and nightstands. Or pair a white bed with a black bedside table.

Are black walls a bad idea?

Black walls aren’t common outside of nightclubs or amusement parks. But, they are experiencing a surge in popularity when used as a bedroom decor accent. A black accent wall can anchor a room. It can also provide a place to show off artwork in light frames, macrame, and other artistic elements that look best against a dark background.