One of the best things about owning black and white dinnerware is that you can mix it up with almost any color of the rainbow as far as linens and accents, giving you lots of creative freedom to mix up the look of your tabletop. Pair it with lime green linens and a contemporary centerpiece constructed from green button mums, lady's mantle, and white chrysanthemums displayed in a chic black vase... or try fuchsia linens with pink-striped phalaenopsis orchids floating in a shallow bowl filled with black river rocks.  Basically...sky's the limit! 

Here are some cool black & white dinnerware finds that don stylish, creative designs and look great on their own, but are also primed and ready to be punched up with a pop of your favorite color...

Pictured at top: Black & White Dinnerware (new at Pottery Barn - LOVE THIS!)

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• Ribbon Small Plate Set, Espresso Set, and Dinnerware by notNeutral

• Dot Palampore Table Runner

• Dauphine Candlesticks

Pictured above (clockwise from upper left): cool melamine designs from Thomas Paul...

• Gothic Tray

• Gothic Dinner Plate Set

• Gothic Side Plate Set

Pictured above: new designs from West Elm...

• Rabbit Cocktail Plates

• Forest Accent Salad Plates

And now for the color...check out these great, solid color cloth table toppers and cloth napkins from Plum Party: