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Monochromatic or Mucho Color

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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

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

Toddler Room by Casa Vilora Interiors

We added "Alphabet Soup" to the walls with the kids' names highlighted

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

Happy Tuesday all!

Be Inspired!

Veronica Solomon

Veronica Solomon