Designing with black and white sounds simple.  It's not.  Over the years I have played with the black and white design in my home.  The end result was black, white -- a little grey or a little tan. 

About five years ago, my sunporch was selected by the HOA (Homeowners Association) as a show piece in their (our) brochure. 

• White curtains
• Lots of plants (I love plants)
• White wicker chairs with black and tan cushions
• Area rug - tan with green for the plants
• Lots of sun (thanks to Mother Nature)

I have collected different pieces of accessories over the years.  I guess, if I had to buy them all at once -- that would be a problem.  One decorating tip - shop over time.  That way you find pieces that you love. 

• Black curtains
• Black and white candles
• Black and white accessories (wax center piece)
• All black furniture
• Grey rug
• Black and white art
• Oh -- all the personal picture are black and white too.

 By far, I spent the most time and money decorating my bedroom with black and white.  Original, the only grey was the rug.  And the master bathroom had oak cabinets.  See how I pulled the black and white color scheme off in these two rooms. 

 To paint oak cabinets you don't have to sand, prime and then paint.  Home improvement stores carrier prime that will eliminate the sanding part of the job.  So, I primed then painted.

• Black and white art
• Black and white bedding / Grey bedding
• Grey Rug
• Grey strip down the room (visual interest)
• Black furniture