The colour palette that never goes out of style: black, white and wood

There is something special about a timeless colour palette that will always look of the moment. In other words, one that will never date or go out of fashion and is very aesthetically pleasing too. That colour palette is black, white and wood.

It’s true that all neutrals are timeless whether that’s beige, grey or white, but there’s something extra that the combination of black, white and wood offers. And it’s a colour combination that you can’t go wrong with as the colours bring effortless cohesion.

Why black, white and wood works so well

White offers calm and helps create balance and cohesion in a room, while black elevates any space and adds a modern touch as well as visual interest. While a purely black and white room may feel a little cold, it’s the wood in this colour combo that adds warmth in abundance.

Variations within this colour scheme

At first glance you may think that there is no room for variations in this colour scheme but there is huge potential for creating different looks.

With white, you can opt for cool, bright whites or warm, creamy whites. When it comes to wood, there are a huge range of wooden tones that you can include in the mix from the palest woods like ash to rich, dark tones like walnut. You could also mix different wood tones for more variation. With black, you can play with the amount of black in a room — for a bigger hit you can have large black pieces or even a black accent wall or you can opt for small black touches like lamps, vases and cushions.

Play with proportions

In addition to the tones, you can play with proportions of each tone to create a darker and moodier space or a lighter and brighter space or anything in between. There are no rules here — it really is up to you and what you like. But the one constant is that you can’t go wrong with this colour scheme because the three tones work effortlessly well together.

This color scheme is so versatile that it can be used for any room in a home. From kitchens to bedrooms to bathrooms — no room is off limits. The combination of black, white and wood brings a sense of calm and cohesion to a space and who doesn’t want that for their home.