Black is always the new black when it comes to chic interior spaces.

Limiting the palette to black and white doesn't mean limiting design possibilities. These urban residences showcase how the timeless duo can transform spaces into sophisticated sanctuaries, proving that sometimes, two colours are all you need to create interior magic.

Bauhaus-inspired Bachelor’s Pad in Pok Fu Lam

The homeowner is a young bachelor in his 30s who had just purchased his first home, a two-bedroom flat in Pok Fu Lam. He lives a simple life and doesn’t have a lot of personal belongings, so the goal was to keep his space simple and sleek. He comissioned local interior design firm hoo to creat a dream home that's monochromatic but still brimming with character. Read on: https://bit.ly/4jJDQz8

Sham Tseng Duplex

A black and white design may evoke visions of a stark and unwelcoming home, but this debonair residence in Sham Tseng, done by Danny Cheng Interiors, is none of those things. Read on: https://bit.ly/40NVl8F

Living space-cum-workspace in Pok Fu Lam

Interior designer Britta Butler converted a 1,600 square foot commercial flat into a habitable living space-cum-workspace for a digital creative in Hong Kong. Read on: https://bit.ly/3CEbBkG

Sheung Wan Apartment for Solo Living

This mini flat of fewer than 400 square feet makes good use of various materials and tones to craft the perfect dwelling for living solo. Read on: https://bit.ly/4aVfdvl