How to Decorate a Room with One Color

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By Kerry Fletcher ASID
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Decorate a Room with One Color

Decorating a room in all one color can be quite dramatic if done properly. If not done properly, the room can look boring and odd. You can do a room in all white, all black, or any other color you can imagine. Here are the steps to take to have a well decorated monochromatic room.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

When using only one color, you must rely on textures to add interest to your room. Mix soft velvets with some smooth shiny silk with some sheer cotton.
Step 2

Add tone on tone elements for interest in your monochromatic room. This can be fabrics that have a pattern created through shiny and dull portions or fabrics that use two different shades of the same color.
Step 3

Incorporate a touch of metal to break up the color monotony. Consider using chrome, brass, or another metal for some glimmer.
Step 4

Add a natural element to your monochromatic room. This can be exposed wood on furniture, a stained wood floor, or a plant in the room. The natural element makes the room less sterile.
Step 5

You can add light to a room with only one color by adding a mirror. Mirrors help bounce light around and add sparkle to a room.