Mono tones

Contemporary and classic allure combine within monochromatic interiors. By Nina Tucker.

Striking yet simple, black and white tones have long been heralded in living room and bathroom colour palettes and labelled a monochrome palette. Although enduring, interior designers are growing increasingly open to stretching their use of such colour families, fusing soft neutrals with sharp shades.

Classic ‘Coco Chanel-chic’ colour schemes marry sophistication with timelessness, while soft slate greys and creamy ivory hues can offer warmer neutrals to the black and white scale.

If you find yourself struggling with the interior aesthetic of a space, consider starting with a monochrome colour palette. Black and white details and décor lend themselves to elegance, inviting a cohesive, grounded feel. Let dark, dramatic shades mingle with lighter bone and industrial grey tones. Sprinkle colour through flowers or photo frames and watch your room come to life.

1. Cubism sculpture, Le Forge. 2. Checkerboard, Freedom Furniture. 3. Smoked white wine glass, Broste.
4. Doorstop in black speckle, Le Forge. 5. Hug lounger, A&C Home Store. 6. Piccolo stool, Citta. 7. Myrrh & Tonka Diffuser, Jo Malone. 8. Caroline Gardner Mono Flower butter dish, Total Food Equipment.
9. Salt & pepper grinders, AUDO. 10. Limfjord Centrepiece, Mayfield.