Black, White & Cool All Over

Achromatic hues, such as white, gray and black, make brilliant design statements.

Article by Merideth Kimble, Photos by Rae Huo

Issue Date: September 2006

Calming Curves:
Floating black and white eyelets form a sense of weightlessness on these ceramic vases by Tozai. Small to large, $27.50, $45, $70. Mesh by Shari Saiki, 536-6374.

Light or Dark:
Brighten up with a graceful table lamp. The carved black base holds an elegant white shade with black piping. Casey Table Lamp, $150. SoHa, 591-9777.

Well-Rounded:
Spots and stripes swirl on black spheres, mixed with ivory-colored orbs, in this wire basket. Stack the patterns high, or toss in just a few spheres for a dazzling centerpiece. Wire basket, $35; patterned balls, $10 each; ivory balls, $7 each. Pier 1 Imports, 589-1212.

Reflective Fashion:
The French, postimpressionist-inspired frame transforms this mirror into an artistic statement. Gauguin mirror, $120. SoHa, 591-9777.

Shades of Gray:
Ivory melts into charcoal as these Strata by Abode candles burn on top of sophisticated candle holders. Candles, $32 (small), $49 (large); candle holders, $55 (small), $90 (large). Interior Accents, 523-5553.