Do you like a calm monochromatic color scheme in your home or one full of vibrant color?
I personally love color, but I’ve found myself lately moving towards a more monochromatic color scheme in my personal decorating choices.
Which one is more your taste?
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Tips for working with a Monochromatic color scheme in your home
- Use various shades and tints of the same color
- Avoid mixing cool and warm. Keep the colors in the same color family
- Add subtle pattern and lots of texture to add interest and a good balance
- Maximize lighting
- Mix slick, shiny surfaces with rustic surfaces for maximum impact
Here’s a monochromatic room I recently completed
Family Room by Casa Vilora Interiors
Tips for working with color in your home
- Keep the backgrounds like wall color and larger upholstery pieces neutral and add color in accessories
- Spread color around the room for balance. The 60,30,10 rule is a good place to start: 60% of a dominant color (example - wall color), 30% of a secondary color (example - upholstery) and 10% of an accent color (example - accents or floral arrangement)
- Add a touch of black (example – in picture frames, or a lampshade)
- Keep color value (color lightness or darkness) in mind for balance. Darker values work best on the floor which helps to anchor the room.
- Use a fabric or rug from the room as inspiration for your color choices
- Make sure colors flow from one room to the next.
- Look to nature for color clues
- Remember color affects your mood, so choose carefully
- Live with color before committing if it scares you – ask for samples and view at different times of the day….especially for wall color.
Here’s one of the more colorful rooms I’ve done recently.
Toddler Room by Casa Vilora Interiors
We added “Alphabet Soup” to the walls with the kids’ names highlighted
Whether you like the calming effect of a monochromatic color scheme or lots of color, the most important thing is that your home represents you. If you need help with color, contact me here. You can view more of my work here
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Veronica Solomon
I like to use color but all my walls are white. Thinking of using color in the bathrooms on the walls to break things up.
Small rooms like bathrooms are great to express yourself with color.
While i do like color, i am gun shy when it comes to actually putting color in my home..
I’m here for you Rob
I love color but too much is overkill so the idea of the 60,30,10 guide.
That’s always a safe bet Jo
I love color. I have been thinking to do a monochromatic theme in blue in my bedroom with a pop of yellow. Definitely going to use your tips to give it that wow factor.
Thanks Shanique! I love blues in a room
I have to say that I like a bit of both worlds. Nice choices here.
Thanks Jeff
I like the monochromatic. You have very good taste by pairing the patterns.
Thank you Jim
I guess monochromatic looks better to me now but in the past I would have only went for color.my taste has changed with age;)
Mine too Dani
Of the two you posted, I prefer the monochromatic. I’m not sure if the mucho color was something else if I would have chosen it.
Yes Meli. Emerald green and fuchsia is not for everyone
you would die if you saw how un-stylish my home is lol I have NO experience on decorating. I’m more monochromatic though.
I understand. You have a secret weapon
I like calm, but with a bit of pop. These are really nice selections you’ve put together!
Thank you Marjory
I really like the calm colors. The vibrant ones kind of hurt my eyes.
Lol. they certainly aren’t for everyone Jennifer