The tide is quickly turning when it comes to interior design trends, putting homeowners who have decided to make spontaneous design overhauls in a difficult situation. While the appeal of once-trendy paint colors or farm barn doors begins to fade, those who have embraced monochrome in their homes can breathe a sigh of relief. Designers like AD100 winners Billy Cotton and Jeremiah Brent acknowledge that the monocolor trend will continue into 2025 (according to Archdigest on TikTok).
If you've gotten the impression that the monochromatic color trend is boring and conventional, it's time to rethink. In fact, permeating a room with a single color can bring a lot of stylistic surprise, depth and character to your space. Also known as “color-drenching,” this trend involves dressing an entire room in a single color (one or more shades), creating a cohesive space that makes an impact while also giving an impression of conveys calm luxury. Painting the walls, trim, and ceiling of a room one color can visually increase its dimensions, and by choosing accompanying lighting, textures, and furniture, a monochromatic scheme can be a very versatile canvas to work with. It also leaves little room for major color palette mistakes that homeowners typically make and that happen more often than you might think.
To create a successful monochromatic space, color and orientation must be considered. Choosing the right color is crucial for the desired atmospheric tone. Lighter and muted tones exude a relaxing and calming atmosphere, while darker colors create a look of opulence and sophistication.
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How to use monochrome for yourself
A room with dark brown walls and similarly colored furniture and accents – Followtheflow/Shutterstock
The orientation of a room and the amount of natural light it receives are helpful factors when choosing your color palette. A south-facing room receives lots of warm natural light, so introducing a slightly cooler tone such as a fresh blue or a slightly warm neutral can help tone down the brightness. In contrast, north-facing rooms are exposed to indirect sunlight. While the natural tendency is toward a lighter atmosphere, wrapping these spaces in bolder colors like eggplant or brown creates a cozy, cocoon-like atmosphere. East- and west-facing rooms benefit from both morning and evening light, so feel free to saturate them with a color that speaks to you. Try matte or glossy finishes for depth and contrast.
As you read clever tips for perfecting the monochrome look, remember the most important thing: leave no stone unturned. Paint not only walls and ceilings one color, but also moldings, trim, baseboards, skirting boards, radiators and window sills. Fully embrace the theme by introducing furniture and design elements that exactly match your room's chosen hue, such as a reupholstered couch or a painted side table. You can also play with fabric textures to add visual and tactile layers to your space.
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