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14 Buzzworthy Yellow and Black Interiors
Follow the flight of the bumblebee for a bold, glam, elegant or even subtle look for your home
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I was at this dinner party last weekend when an unexpected visitor made an appearance at our table — a big black and yellow bumble bee. One dapper gentleman at our table had on a sharp-looking white fedora with an orange band and coordinating tie. His outfit was a standout, and man, could this guy talk. He held everyone's attention with vivid imagery and details and hardly took a breath.
The bumble bee landed right on top of his fedora, perhaps thinking the man was a big flower. I tried to stay calm, but the storyteller never took a breath while the determined yellow and black bee crawled around his head. I lost track of the story while I focused on the bee, noticing how great it looked on the bright white of the fedora. Of course all that got me wondering what the buzz is on Houzz with black and yellow? Read on to find out.
The bumble bee landed right on top of his fedora, perhaps thinking the man was a big flower. I tried to stay calm, but the storyteller never took a breath while the determined yellow and black bee crawled around his head. I lost track of the story while I focused on the bee, noticing how great it looked on the bright white of the fedora. Of course all that got me wondering what the buzz is on Houzz with black and yellow? Read on to find out.
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| This crisp bedroom of yellow, black and white looks so fresh and bright. Black details are brought to the mix with a great drum lampshade and fun zebra-pattern table between two modern chairs. A bright yellow bed cover brings the palette home. |
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This yellow and black bathroom feels modern and sleek, with the strong lines of the mirror playing against the bright yellow tile.
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| Yellow and black is a great color combination for nurseries. Babies love bright colors, and the playful geometric wallpaper is bold and gender neutral with the bright yellow wall. |
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Black and yellow can also be subtle and sophisticated. Check out this great mix in this master bedroom with matching black chandeliers and a gorgeous yellow wingback chair. It's a beautiful space fit for any queen bee.
Here is the sassy side to yellow and black. This bedroom has a mod edge with a custom jigsaw headboard and a painted yellow nightstand. Note the framed Piero Fornasetti image on the nightstand that adds to the whimsy.
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Just another glam day at the office. Black walls, yellow curtains and white lacquered furniture. I could be productive in this space; it feels just like a shot of espresso. Notice the great flame stitch on the desk chair. Love it!
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| The great thing about this living room is the pattern mix. Look how terrific the bright yellow panels by Griffin & Wong look with the zebra ottomans. Additional patterns are mixed in with throw pillows on the chair and sofa. Now that's a fearless design. Sometimes good design is just ideas minus doubt. |
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| This great sitting room feels so elegant with its black walls and pretty yellow sitting chair. The palette is gently repeated in a beautiful pair of yellow ginger jars on the built-in cabinetry, which is painted a crisp white. |
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Another great guest bedroom with a vintage flair. The yellow and black lamps look dreamy against the glow of the pool just outside the window. Fun geometrics on the wallpaper and curtains highlight the midcentury vibe of the Palm Springs locale.
| This living room is a classic modern example with its texture, stone, glass and metal details punctuated by the bold yellow and black color scheme. |
| Another classic example of a modern black and white kitchen, but with a twist. The palette is completely changed with the simple addition of framed, yellow abstract art. Consider adding a vibrant color like bright yellow in small doses of art. |
This master bedroom looks perfectly dressed in its yellow and black bedding, geometric wallpaper and upholstered headboard. Notice the contrast band detail on the throw pillows that adds interest. Love the mirrored lamp! This bedroom has very intricate details that are subtle but effective.
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Another masterful mix of yellow and black patterns. Note how many different patterns are mixed in the bedding and also how the pattern of the starburst mirror is repeated in the wallpaper.
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How about a shot of yellow for a fun surprise inside drawers? Simple additions of bright yellow towels and drawer paint make this black and white palette come alive.
Tell us: Do you have yellow and black in your home? Buzz about it in the Comments section.
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Tell us: Do you have yellow and black in your home? Buzz about it in the Comments section.
More:
Favorite Color Combinations: Gray and Yellow
Brighten Things Up With Yellow
Ideabook published on April 27, 2012.
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Combining it with black & white makes the feel feel fresh and invigorating.
And it graciously shares the spotlight with any other color, too.
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