Bee Inspired – Using Yellow And Black Together In Your Home

Some bold colors can clash in home design, especially in small rooms. However, the contrast of black and yellow can enhance a room’s décor. Black and yellow are naturally found together, making them a visually pleasing color combination.

Bees and wasps have bold colors that you can use in your home’s wall coverings, upholstery, and floor treatments. Avoid using them in equal amounts, as it can become predictable. Instead, choose one as the dominant color. Use combinations of stripes, zig zags, and blocks for the best effect.

And if you want to add some glamour, consider adding a touch of gold.

Creating Contrast.

Many rooms are enhanced by adding yellow and black. To brighten up a mostly white or neutral bedroom, incorporate black lamp shades and pillow covers. Accent the space with canary yellow cushions and vases.

Another option is to paint the walls a slightly darker shade of yellow.

This works well with off-black dark hardwood laminate flooring and black leather upholstery. Use white details. For a contrasting look, choose stripy lamps or a ceiling that contrasts with yellow cabinets and coordinating linen.

Painted yellow ceilings can also work, but it’s not for everyone.

Bee motifs in the kitchen+

Yellow and black create a striking look, but it may not be suitable for all kitchens. For smaller kitchens, a better option is to choose a repeated bee motif. Consider using yellow and black splash back tiles with tiles that also feature bee motifs to break up the look.

Another classic combination is black and white floor tiling, which can be given a twist by pairing it with zesty lemon walls and plain cabinets.

Tessellating hexagons give a honeycombed appearance that is synonymous with bees. Black hexagonal tiles with yellow grout work well in a bathroom. Enhance the look with coordinating towels.

Alternatively, choose yellow six-sided tiles from various shades for a natural, inconsistent look. Dark honeycombed tiles can be a great addition around a bathtub. And why not have a bath tub that is banana yellow to match?

Bumble Bee Floor Treatments.

Use bold yellow stripes in an eco-friendly floor covering like marmoleum to add visual interest and durability to a kitchen area. In a contemporary living room, complement a black leather sofa with a bold yellow rug and coordinate with well-chosen cushion covers. Another option is a white and black carpet with a honeycomb design, paired with bold yellows in throws and pillows.

Yellow and black, though different, work well together. For a touch of luxury, achieve similar results with gold instead. Try golden drapes for a glamorous contrast against dark leaded windows.

For a chic bedroom, golden lamps and pillow covers will look opulent against black linen and walls.