Black and white can be so hit and miss. Sometimes it looks glamorous and funky and others just unoriginal and dull. It doesn’t always have to be total black and white though, a room can look fabulous with just a touch of it, say a cushion, throw or even a rug.

Dani Wales checks out 15 sleek homewares that make a splash in black and white.

1. STORSELE High back black rattan armchair from IKEA – $249 

2. LAPPLJUNG RUTA Cushion cover, white/black from IKEA – $15

3. STOCKHOLM Rug, flat woven, black stripe black, off-white from IKEA – from $299

4. ‘Smoking Somali Man‘ original artwork by Indonesian artist Bagus Rai from Fenton and Fenton – from $3,900

5. Chevron Pot in black and white from Fenton and Fenton – $235

6. Replica Thonet No 18 Bentwood Chair in white from Matt Blatt – $195

7. Chiquita Stool from Project 82 – $1,529

8. 2014 Wall calendar from The Minimalist – $70

9. ‘My Spot’ Canvas throw from The Minimalist – $349

10. Cosy Lamp from Great Dane Furniture – $495

11. Box Floor Mirror from Freedom – $349

12. Linea Lip Side Table from Project 82 – $590

13. Studio 2.5 Seat Sofa from Freedom – $699

14. Nadja Throw from Country Road – $149 

15. Jorda Basket in Black or White from Country Road – $199 

This article first appeared in the Home Journal.