Make your home monochromatic

Unleash your creative side while embracing a classic look. A monochromatic scheme can transform your room into a chic and endearing space. Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore colour and design expert, shares her tips for decorating with a single hue, that will leave a rich and sophisticated feel all year round.

Set the mood

Focusing on one colour is a simple technique to help achieve a seamless and well-balanced flow throughout your home. “Monochromatic style can have a dramatic and bold impact or give off a light and airy look and feel,” says Grech. “Repainting furniture or smaller items in bold tones of your chosen hue will instantly bring visual interest, elevating the space with more energy. If you’re feeling extra playful, try experimenting with patterns and prints that complement your monochromatic backdrop and draw the eye around the room.”

Add texture

To bring a monochromatic room to life, dare to play with varying tints, shades and mix up the textures. Combining sleek metals and glossy surfaces with luxurious velvets, natural wood and soft textiles is key to ensuring your singular colour scheme doesn’t fall flat. For an unexpected element, Grech recommends painting a statement wall using Benjamin Moore Century paint. The one-of-a-kind, soft-touch matte finish will bring on unrivaled depth and richness to your walls in any of the collection’s exclusive colours.

Think beyond the walls

Trim and ceilings are a great opportunity to enhance a room’s architectural beauty. “Give equal consideration to the colour of your trim, baseboards, ceiling and crown mouldings, they’re just as important to a room as the walls,” Grech advises. “Painting trim and doors in a darker tone than the wall is a current design trend that you should consider, especially with a monochromatic scheme.” Find more information and colour inspiration at www.benjaminmoore.ca. (NC)