When most people think of monochrome house design, what they imagine in their heads are stark black and white interiors with a little grey thrown in for good measure. This is a stereotype as monochrome house design is a lot more than that.
What you should know: A monochromatic house is popularly associated with the minimalist style of home design. Monochrome is synonymous with ‘ombre’ and simply refers to a colour scheme that uses a base colour and shades, tints and hues of that colour to create a cohesive finish. For example, green monochromatic space can feature different shades of green like olive, emerald, mint and chartreuse. If you like blue more you can decorate with cobalt, indigo, royal blue, baby and steel blue derivatives.
The monochrome house design depends largely on the colour you choose, the assumption that monochrome house design results in a sterile home are false. It is not easy to pull off which is why Propertydome has created this guide to help you style the perfect monochrome house design in your home.
Start From the Floor
It is important you start decorating your monochromatic house from your flooring because it is where you choose your base colour. It is advisable that you make the colour used to tile the floors to be the darkest shade of monochrome you are using. This would help you achieve a solid foundation for the colour scheme you have chosen for your home.
Ensure that whatever colour you have chosen for the floor, be it tiles or rugs or carpets blends well with the paint, wallpapers and the colour of furniture pieces that you will have in the house.
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Texture and Patterns
Textures and patterns are crucial when it comes to monochrome house design, this is because it helps to break the monotony of colour scheme. You do not want your home to look overly matchy so do not be afraid to experiment with texture and pattern.
Another effective way to offset monotony is to use bold artworks as well as textured wallpaper which is becoming increasingly popular. Throw in some patterned rugs, cushions and blankets to complete the look or go big with a patterned couch or ottoman.
Pop it up
Although Monochrome extremists will argue against the introduction of colour outside the designated base. However, a pop of different colour can make your monochrome design more effective. This is particularly true for those who opt for a black, white and grey palate as it will help the room spring to life. This doesn’t mean you have to use a loud colour that would overwhelm the entire design. The pop of colour can be as small as a mirror, table, picture frame, couch and so on.
Placement Matters
To achieve the best monochromatic house design, paying attention to where you place different furniture is also important. This is because where you place them impacts the overall outlook of the room.
For instance, in your bedroom, if you have bedside tables with dark colours, you can create a visual break by having a bed with white sheets. Aim for achieving an ocular appeal without distorting your monochromatic home design.
Add Houseplants
Some Minimalists already have this flare for having living plants, also known as houseplants in their homes. House plants give life to your monochromatic house design. There are different houseplants so you can pick one that would blend more with your monochrome colour. Boldly coloured plants like the crown of thorns, Ixora or hibiscus are highly suggested because of the attention it draws.
