Black and White Pillows for a Dramatic Look
There's something quite sophisticated about a black and white pillow. These gorgeous black and white pillows, projects, and ideas are just the thing for adding a chic, new look to your living room or bedroom.
I've tried to make it easier to navigate this page by including buttons so you can hop to the section that interests you. Or, feel free to browse slowly along, drooling over each black and white pillow example and ideas for new pillows for your home.
Where To Get Today's Hottest Black and White Pillows
Black and White Decorating Ideas
Use Stencils to Make Your Own Black and White Pillows
Beautiful Black and White Fabrics and Pillow Projects
How to Care for Your Throw Pillows
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Black and White Throw Pillows Online
Finding the best selection
Alright, fellow black and white pillow enthusiasts, fess up. You have a choice of all these brilliant colored pillows to pick from, but nothing stands out for you as much as the combination of angelic white with the darkest black. I'm the same way with clothes. I leave the house with a set of colors in mind and I come home with black pants, white blouses, and black shoes. I can't help it. I love the shiny brightness of white and it looks so much more smashing against it's the darkest color imaginable. I know, technically black isn't a color - some would say white isn't a color - but for the purpose of pillows, they're all the color we want.

mod pillow - lines - $ 38.00
From:Chiasso

mod pillow - links - $ 38.00
From: Chiasso

Daphne Silk Pillow
in Jet Set Black
by Plush Living
Burke Decor LLC

Dervish Pillow
in Ebony
by Thomas Paul

Kabuki Pillow
in Ebony
by Thomas Paul

Flock 22" Pillow
in Black
by Thomas Paul

Apollo 18" Pillow
in Java
by Thomas Paul
Designer Pillows on Amazon
Great black and white pillow designs
You have to love Amazon as a shopping site - if for nothing more than checking out what's hot and popular at the moment. Designers and small shops have begun to use Amazon to sell their products when they might be too small to garner the attention they'd like for their products. There's a wonderful collection of amazing black and white pillows from these shops.
Custom Designs
Unique artists black and white pillow creations
CafePress is an online marketplace where artists can sell their artwork on various items, including pillows. They're reasonably priced, distinctive, and the selection is overwhelming. These are just a small sample of the black and white pillows available.
Sharp Black and White Pillows
Geometric patterns are popular
Small Prints and Patterns
Mix and match for a professional look
Black and White Interior Decorating Ideas
From walls to textiles
I have always had trouble falling asleep. My brain just won't turn off and let me rest. As a working mom, there's always so much to do and so many things running through my head. I've learned to play a few games that eventually let me drift off because they distract me from being stressed or using that time with my eyes pressed shut to create more work for myself. One game is to go through the alphabet naming animals, plants, street names, movies or cities in order. I usually fall asleep around the letter "G".
What does this have to do with decorating? Well, the other game I play is to redecorate a room in my house from top to bottom in my mind. I always start with the living room. I always pick a white sofa - since I was 14 years old. My husband doesn't know it yet, but when my three boys leave the house, I'm redecorating all in black and white.
This little video will give you some quick ideas for carrying out a black and white theme in your own home.
Stencil Your Own Black and White Pillow
Craft ideas for DIY pillows
Recycling old pillows into new, or using cheaper, solid color pillows is one way to quickly make a room look newer and fresher. You can use fabric stencils and paints to take a pillow from plain to posh in no time flat. These free, online directions will give you some great ideas.
- How to Stencil Pillows
Pretend for a moment that the designs in these pillow stenciling instructions aren't pastels, but are done in black on a white pillow. This site includes very, thorough instructions on how to stencil a pattern onto fabric.
- Free Stencils
A small sampling of very simple stencils (don't try to say that five times fast - that was a mistake) that you could use in a pillow project to make black and white pillows.
- Free Spray Paint Stencils
I'm pretty sure you don't want to spray paint your pillows, but you might want to use a few of these free online stencils to come up with some designs to use on your own pillows.
Beautiful Black and White Fabrics
Make your own black and white pillows
If you're crafty, take a look at some black and white fabric options and imagine how these prints would work in your home. Pillows can be one of the easiest sewing projects and there are even throw pillow patterns available free online.
Special Care for Black and White Pillows
More black or more white?
Throw pillows require regular care but a black and white pillow may need some extra attention - especially if it is more white than black. White fabric picks up everything, including dust, and will eventually show a tinge of yellow or gray if not cleaned frequently. Follow the care instructions on your pillow, air them out in a mesh bag outside to freshen them up, and make sure to vacuum them at least monthly if they sit an unused room.
A Touch of Color
I admit, a little black and white can go a long ways. If you need a touch of color, check out my other pillow pages. (Yes, I have a thing for pillows.)
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Modern Throw Pillows
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The best new modern throw pillows today in gorgeous colors, free modern throw pillow patterns and projects, and tips on caring for and storing your modern throw pillows all in one place. Photo used under Creative Commons from imedagoze.
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Pink Throw Pillows
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Whether you're looking for pink throw pillows for a nursery or your very own living room, I've gathered a sweet, yet sophisticated, collection of resources for pink throw pillows online, adorable pink fabrics for projects, and ideas for using pink in...
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Pillows for the Home
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Want to find the best pillows for the home from the cutest stores online? This collection of shops has some of the most unique, fashionable pillows. They add wonderful color and contrast while also adding comfort and style to furniture and bedrooms....
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- drifter0658 drifter0658 Jun 26, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
- I'm a huge B&W fan myself. My father passed his passion for B&W photography on to me and I've never really liked anything else.
That Daphne is stellar. So is this lens.
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- a_willow a_willow Jun 24, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
- Beautiful selection of pillows! And I just love B&W!
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- Laniann Laniann Jun 24, 2009 @ 9:11 am
- Wonderful lens! Lots of good helpful information for anyone wanting to redecorate. 5*
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- sandyspider sandyspider Jun 24, 2009 @ 1:24 am
- Love it! Very cool pillows and congratulations on number 50.
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Jun 24, 2009 @ 12:42 am
- VERY cool lens! I once helped a friend redecorate, and she went completely black and white. She'd have loved this! She had a black couch, and I helped her make black lace window swags (my idea). Most of her throw pillows were either completely black or completely white because, at the time, we had trouble finding anything like these. Unfortunately, I lost touch with her years ago, but if I ever find her again ... or anyone else who's a black-and-white fan ... I'll send 'em your way!
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