Monochromatic Designs: How to Pull it Off

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Most of us have no difficulty pulling off colors in our homes...and of course, always beiges and taupes are the safe way to decorate. We are part of the majority. The ones who play it safe. There are some people that can pull of white throughout their homes. I am not just talking about a little white throw or white walls. I mean the full thing..white couches, white chairs, white paint and more. The monochromatic look, with white as the feature color.

Being in the homes of these people (or watching them on tv), can sometimes feel intimidating, and make you feel like this is possible for some people but certainly not for you. There are tips and tricks to this method of decorating that will help you on your path to a monochromatic life.

Step one. Take baby steps. Start with just one room that is monochromatic and get a real feel for how the contemporary modern to elegant and old-fashioned. There are plenty of design styles that implement monochromatic design.

Start with the paint on the walls and then begin with that one big accent piece like a large table, your duvet cover or a sofa. These few starts will help you to get the feel of this kind of decorating to first feel out if it suits your tastes.

Bring plants into the equation. The flash of nature and green in a full white room can be powerful. It brings a spa like feel that is hard to dislike no matter who you are. It is zen and peaceful...an escape to stop the constant thinking and business of life that is generally in your surroundings. Some say that our outer worlds can help to influence our inner worlds.

For more on this style of design, check out the website link below to 'Decoist'.

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