In the world of ever-evolving design trends, there's a quiet power in choosing a classic color combination, led, most inevitably, by black and white. This exact pairing comes to life around Carole Middleton's fireplace, and it's reshaped how I think about decorating, both in the fireplace area and in the wider living room.
The Princess of Wales's mother's country home, named Bucklebury Manor, in Berkshire, South East England, is the perfect canvas for a traditonal, anti-trend living space. Its Georgian roots are evident in historic architectural features, most notably the black-painted fireplace, juxtaposed against the white-painted walls, and cream accessories – including cream dog beds like this one from Target – no less.
