Here’s how to master the look.
The approach cradles a room in color while minimizing contrast and its cousin, visual busyness.
Why design a monochromatic room?
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We’ve gathered the best expert tips to help you achieve a monochromatic look that wows without overwhelming.
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Another approach is to take a peek inside your closet for inspiration.
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Home offices, kid’s rooms, and bedrooms are all good candidates for a monochromatic color scheme.
Rather, you want to combine multiple different valuessome lighter, some darkerof the main color (orhue).
Thepaint swatch cardis the key to selecting variations of a single color that will work together.
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The card shows shades, tints, and tones of a single color.
Save the medium tones for accents like throw pillows, bedding, and rugs.
For a bolder look, go dark on the walls and layer in lighter shades through furniture and accessories.
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Create Interest with Texture
A monochromatic room needs the visual interest of a variety of textures.
You don’t want a room full of nothing but leather or shiny painted furniture.
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Instead, aim to juxtapose contrasting textures.
Pair that linen sofa with a velvet ottoman, or add nubby wool pillows to your smooth leather armchair.
Texture contrast can also come from the walls and ceiling.
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Instead of just painting the walls the usual semigloss or eggshell, consider hanginggrassclothor another versatile, solid-color wallpaper.
On painted walls, consider using different sheens across walls and millwork.
Aim to work some black into every room.
It’s also a unifying thread among rooms.
