This design style consists of using one color or hue in different tones, shades and tints. The one color can vary greatly in value and saturation, creating a sophisticated and restful space like in the bedroom above.Done incorrectly, a monochromatic color scheme can be dull and drab. The monochromatic color scheme relies heavily on textural elements to create interest.
The monochromatic, or low-contrast color scheme is the most successful color palette for small room design. See small bedroom decorating ideas. A monochromatic color scheme creates harmony, visual cohesion, and a sense of relaxation in any room, making it the perfect color scheme for home staging.
Any color can be used in monochromatic room design, but typically, colors used for the purpose of home staging are whites, beiges, and grays.
Many people may yawn at the idea of a room that is basically designed around one color, but by incorporating variations in tones, textures and accessorizing with glass, objects from nature, greenery, etc., you can create a feeling of spaciousness and sophistication.
A monochromatic room design also creates the perfect backdrop for displaying artwork and collections.
This sophisticated color scheme uses one color with very little variation in value, saturation and brightness. The monotone color scheme can be calm and soothing, plus has the effect of enlarging a space, making it an ideal design for small rooms.
This look can be saved from total blandness with by accessorizing with plants, glass, metals, textural elements in fabrics through window treatments, upholstered furniture and pillows. The addition of some pattern will also relieve the boredom.
Like the monochromatic style, the monotone look also creates a great backdrop for artwork and collections. This is why you usually see art galleries painted in white, to allow the artwork to stand out.
White is typically used in combination with monotone and monochromatic color schemes, in the form of window trim, door casings, and so on.