5 TIPS TO ENHANCE A MONOCHROMATIC STYLE

1 Set the Tone

Not all monochromatic styles are made equal. It all starts by determining the overarching style of the room: minimalist, Art Deco, or an eclectic mishmash of both? A clear direction will help narrow down the search for the perfect lamp.

2 Let Materials Do the Work

With just two colours, you would think that the choices would simply be in black and white. Seek out unconventional materials such as marble, handblown glass, or patinated brass for adding flair or depth to a monochromatic interior.

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Decide Between Staple and Statement

Black-and-white lamps, depending on their design, can serve as an anchoring fixture in a room mixing different styles of decor, or as a centrepiece that draws the eye—especially fixtures with unexpected silhouettes or materials.

4 More Than Black and White

If solid planes of colour are not your thing, mix things up with monochromatic patterns to make a bold statement with minimal clutter. Stand out with zebra-esque graphic prints, or subtly marbled surfaces.

5 Mix and Match

Soften or contrast blackand-white details with wood furnishings, soft accents of gold and other metals, or even leather. Or even play around with scale: a restricted colour palette offers more room for varying the size of each piece.