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Monochromatic Color Schemes: A Room With a Hue
Can't Decide on a Paint Palette? Go All Out With One Favorite
Determining the color scheme for a room can be a daunting task. Should you choose warm or cool colors? How many different colors should you use? The questions can go on and on. A good way to start is to choose the predominant hue you want for the room. And if you love the hue enough, one fairly unexpected route to take is try out a monochromatic color scheme.
To create a monochromatic color scheme simply choose fabrics and finished in tints and shades of the primary hue. Far from being predictable or boring, monochromatic color schemes can be anything from soothing to exciting. It's all up to your imagination!
Check out these spaces for some single-hued inspiration:
To create a monochromatic color scheme simply choose fabrics and finished in tints and shades of the primary hue. Far from being predictable or boring, monochromatic color schemes can be anything from soothing to exciting. It's all up to your imagination!
Check out these spaces for some single-hued inspiration:
A color scheme of whites and varying grays gives this bathroom a definitively modern edge.
In this room a vibrant and energetic fuschia is grounded by the addition of varying darker shades found in the chair, the lamp and other accessories.
A black and white color scheme (along with varying shades of gray) is perhaps the epitome of the monochromatic aesthetic. But it's also one of the most dynamic choices because of its striking contrast.
Want to warm up a large space? Try a color scheme of tawny browns and creams all tending toward the yellow side of the color wheel.
Varying shades of silvery gray give this bath a sophisticated feel. A flower adds a single accent of vibrant color.
A pretty collection of white and tans creates a soothing nursery that can easily transition for an older child.
A monochromatic color palette is perfect for a bedroom where relaxation is key. As seen in this room, however, monochrome is anything boring!
This nursery — with a color scheme tending almost entirely toward whites — is made glamorous and interesting by the dynamic mixture of textures and finishes. From the sisal and fur rugs, to the mirrored chest and sparkly chandelier, this room is a perfect example of white done right.
Next: Go ahead and paint everything the same color (even the trim)
Next: Go ahead and paint everything the same color (even the trim)