Black and White Design

• Splashes of brightly colored accent pieces added to variations of black and white create a new spin on decorating with black and white (figure A). Colors set against black and white make them pop and stronger by comparison, which gives a great deal of flexibility to introduce art and accessories.
• It's advisable to introduce gray and other tones or colors to a black and white setting for more visual interest and to personalize a space. Green plants are also a wonderful natural addition.
• Don't neglect the floor when planning a black and white room. Try a painted variation on the traditional checkerboard pattern (figure B).
• Give any room the black and white treatment with the addition of a few accessories . Instead of being overpowering, these elements reinforce the design.
• However it's used, there is a certain sophistication, simplicity and geometry in black and white that allows you to really appreciate the form of a house or space and the furniture within it.

Floorcloth

Materials:

cotton canvas
hot glue
primer
paint (white, black, gray)
satin polyurethane
painter's tape

Steps:

1. Cut canvas to desired size and glue hems in place.

2. Prime the piece and let dry. Apply two coats of white paint, allowing it to dry between layers.

3. Use tape and paint to create desired design. Let dry.

4. Seal with five layers of satin polyurethane for protection.