The excitement of decorating or completely renovating a room in their homes should be harnessed. Quite simply, an empty room is a blank canvas for any decorator to fill with color, pattern, and texture. And that’s something to enjoy, from the very beginning, when you’re planning all the way to choosing the decorations to complement a finished room.
But deciding on the color scheme can be a tough decision and you have to make it right for everyone involved, as well as everyone in your home who will be using the room and hopefully enjoying it. However, there are techniques in terms of color usage that can help you choose the right tints, tones, and shades for you.
While most decorators will understand color schemes and know what colors and tones work, choosing color schemes can be a daunting proposition for most people. But fear not, as here I describe a technique that is an easy-to-follow guide that will have you choosing colors like a pro.
This is a basic technique that may seem like it requires professional knowledge and experience to navigate through color schemes and a myriad of options. But stay calm, think outside the box and turn to things that inspire you and you can take control and create a monochromatic room with real impact.
Monochrome color schemes
The monochrome color scheme is perhaps the easiest to understand, but one of the most daunting on the surface. Most people just see a scheme that is too easy to mess up; one that should be simple (since you’re only using one color) but contains such complexity deep down that you can only go wrong. Do not think!
But first the basics: mono is the use of any tint, tone, or shade of a single color.
And when used, this scheme can create a room that is either very relaxing or very dramatic, all of which simply depend on the color chosen and the various tones or hues incorporated. It is not a plan to fear, but one to embrace with vigor and imagination, as the results can be truly impressive.
For a bit of drama, you may want to consider using a warm hue like red or orange. If you want to achieve a room that has a fresher feel, try choosing a blue or green. Greys, whites and creams are great choices for neutral schemes and will create a fresh interior that has elegance in its uniformity.