Designing Monochrome and Tonal Rooms
Grey is a wonderful color for living rooms and bedrooms, but to keep the room from feeling too cold, you’ll want to be sure to choose shades that have warmer undertones - meaning the color will have a subtle red or yellow hint to it. This Flooring America carpet, for example, sets a sophisticated tone for the room, and pairs well with warm gold accents and cream colored walls.
Monochrome can also work well in farmhouse style homes! Try mixing different wood stains and other natural materials, such as rattan or dried flowers, to create a rustic, earthy vibe. High variation hardwood or wood-look floors, like these from Flooring America/Canada, will allow you to play with wider range of shades; room accessories, like wire baskets and carefully selected antiques, will add novelty and help tie the room together.
If you like to have a lot of color in your home, you can still get the monochrome look! Decorating with tonal shades of blue is a wonderful option, especially for those who love coastal decor. We recommend going slowly at first; incorporating the color through furniture or an area rug. For a soft, breezy look, stick to pastels, like robin egg blue. Vibrant hues, like cobalt or turquoise, will create a more playful, dramatic vibe.
Warm, tonal shades of white, cream, and beige are the perfect foundation for a cozy bedroom. To create a relaxing feel, opt for softer accent colors, like lavender or mauve, to work into the room’s textiles, whether in the bedding, curtains, or in a rug.
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