How to Decorate With Black and White Damask
Damask fabric is intricately woven and commonly features a floral, fruit or fleur de lis design. Damask fabrics include silk, wool, linen and cotton. Ornately patterned black-and-white damask gives any room, from master bedroom to bathroom, a touch of sophistication. You can add pops of color, such as red and turquoise, to accent the black and white decor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- White or black paint
- White, black or dark brown furniture
- Patterned damask textiles
- Silver decor accents,such as vases and frames
- Colorful decor items, such as candles and flowers
Instructions
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Paint the walls in a fresh white color to set the stage for elegant damask-inspired decor. Choose black paint instead of white to create a bold, mysterious look.
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Decorate with white furniture if the room has black walls. Choose a white wooden dresser, headboard and nightstand set for a bedroom. Enhance a living room with a white couch and love seat. Pick a black or espresso-colored wooden bedroom set or a black cotton or leather couch and love seat duo if the walls are white.
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Accent the space with damask textiles. Place a black-and-white damask comforter or quilt on a bed. Fold a woven cotton damask throw over the back of the couch and place pillows in either corner. Hang elegant patterned damask drapes, which will set off a plain white or black wall.
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Include silver touches to create a sleek look. Set a lamp with a silver base and a black-and-white shade on a bedroom nightstand. Place a side table featuring elegant silver legs and a mirrored surface next to the couch. Display photographs and artwork in silver frames.
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Add pops of color that coordinate with the damask patterns. Fill a black ceramic or vintage milk-glass vase with red roses and set it on a dresser or wall shelf. Decorate a vanity or coffee table with clear candle holders filed with pink votives.
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