How to Create a Monochrome Interior Decor

It’s a classic combination that looks fabulous in modern and traditional home interiors and MONOCHROME colour schemes are the must have look for your home in 2016. The simplicity of the palette gives a sleek and sophisticated finish that can be used alone or with pops of colour for a more vibrant interior look.

It is important to establish the layout and size of your room before deciding on the type of monochrome look to use. If you have a small room then the best way to tackle this trend is to use more white than black. Use a crisp white on your main walls and a soft matt black on a single feature wall or alcove area as to not overpower your chose room. Alternatively use your accessories to introduce the black tone into your room as this will create scattered focal points whilst still maintaining a fresh and illuminating finish.

Larger rooms have much more options when it comes to creating a monochrome space. Alternating black and white walls will look great and create a slightly retro feel to your chosen room while a combination of black, white and grey can give a more traditional and period style twist to this trend. Monochrome wallpapers are great at showcasing a large feature wall or chimney breast and create a focal point within your home. For a bold and striking finish, select thick, horizontal or vertical, monochrome stripes or for a more glamorous look opt for monochrome rococo and baroque print wallpapers that can be further accentuated with accents of metallic silver and gold for added opulence.

Monochrome fabrics look fabulous on sofas, chairs, stools and even headboards to give a striking and eye-catching focal point in your home interior. Black leather sofas give a sleek and contemporary look against a crisp white decor while white leather sofas will create a sense of space within your living room and are perfect for smaller homes trying to balance a deep black feature wall. Black and white geometric print fabrics look amazing in retro home interiors and can be used on a statement egg chair in order to create a zoned area or colour and pattern. For the ultimate in opulence and luxury, upholster a large headboard in black crushed velvet fabric and add silver, gold or diamante button detailing that will create a striking finish in a monochrome and grey bedroom interior.

Black and white colour schemes have always been a popular choice for cushions, throws and rugs and are a versatile colour choice for those who shy away from bolder and more vibrant tones and hues. For a flamboyant and glamorous look then select black velvet and satin cushions with gold and silver embellishments and team with white crushed velvet throws or a luxurious faux leather rug in lupine black, white and grey tones. Bold geometric patterns such as stripes and chevrons will create a fabulous focal point in sleek contemporary homes and look fabulous as cushions on a plain black leather sofa or as a large rug in a sleek and minimal living room or bedroom interior. For a more traditional style then opt for rococo or classic floral designs in black and white with shadows and highlights of grey or silver for a lustrous look and finish.

Black glass and metal are a hugely popular trend this season and fit perfectly into a monochrome interior colour scheme. If you love to entertain your friends and family then a glamorous circular, white painted table will look amazing with a monochrome table setting that includes black glassware, black and white plates and silver cutlery. Black metal photo frames will look great along a white painted sideboard or mantelpiece and can be further complimented with silver and white accessories for a complimentary combination of materials. Monochrome, retro print vases, bowls and ornaments will look fabulous in vintage style homes and can be combined with bolder and more colourful designs for an eye-catching pop of colour.

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