One way or another - Black and White

Alex Fulton takes colour curation to the next level styling this locally made Houndstooth Chair from Frobisher against dramatic monochromatic layers of Resene Black and Resene Eighth Black White.

Black and White

Picking a colour palette from an artwork or a cushion is one of the simplest interior design tricks to help create a scheme. But what if you take your colour cues from an upholstered chair and what if the colours are black and white? Although I’ve simply chosen just white and black, I have pushed this scheme a little more with the addition of geometric patterns and stripes. A black and white stripe is classic. It offers a fresh, clean sophistication to an interior space. Black adds a focal point that anchors and grounds a room – adding white to that sets off the drama and violà, a monochromatic one two punch – knockout.

Monochrome comfort
The Mayfair Houndstooth occasional chair from Frobisher is generous in its proportions and the ideal single seat for many living rooms. This New Zealand made chair has been upholstered in a striking houndstooth fabric from James Dunlop but can be made with a wide range of fabric and leather upholstery.

Dark side
An instant space saver – a side table offers a single seater option for popping down your glass of wine without taking up the space of a larger coffee table. This elegant piece from Belle Interiors at McKenzie & Willis is simple and beautiful with the detail of steel dowels holding up the functional top.

Statement vase
You can’t beat a vase to add some drama, style and design. This 101 Copenhagen vase from Frobisher comes from a collection of exquisitely crafted vessels. With or without flowers or foliage, a designer vase is always a great addition to a styled space.

Homemade mural
Got a wall that needs that little something extra? Why not think about adding a mural? Grab some Resene test pots in your favourite hues and either hand draw shapes or use painter’s tape to section off and go wild with geometrical shapes or stripes.

Black and white: Mayfair Houndstooth Occasional Chair and 101 Block Mini Black Vase frobisher.co.nz;
Ikea Stockholm Rug nordicchill.co.nz;
Toppu Tray Large and Toppu Pot thecanecollective.co;
Belle Interiors Rod 2 Side Table mcw.co.nz;
Cosh White Lamp freedomfurniture.co.nz;
Castle and Things Black and White Cushion boltofcloth.co.nz;
Artwork by Alex Fulton Design; Wooden Mountains thewoodlands.co.nz;
Resene Black and Resene Eighth Black White resene.co.nz/colorshops