Mad About … Monochrome

Far from being stark, monochrome is one of the most versatile ways to decorate a room. Keep the background simple and throw in pops of colour with cushions, rugs or even the larger pieces of furniture. Then, when you’re bored you can easily mix it up again. For that reason, this week, we are mad about monochrome.

The great thing about sticking to a monochrome palette for the walls and floors is that it’s a) classic and b) easy to introduce pops of colour that you can change when you’re bored.

So it’s handy for children and teenagers who change their minds frequently. Look at this black and white child’s room with its cityscape on the wall. With a change of furniture this decor could last until they leave home

It’s great for sitting rooms where you can change cushions and rugs to go with the seasons.

And, of course, it’s always good in kitchens and bathrooms where you can add colour with towels and crockery.

So now that you’re, hopefully, feeling inspired to try this look out, what’s about?

Taking it to extremes imagine this with some lime green cushions. Or bright pink. Or burnt orange. You get the idea.

Or this rather fabulous grey sofa from Italian firm Zanotta

Or dare you go bare with a neutral sofa?

Sweet dreams with Alice in Wonderland

Well done to Stacey Sheppard for discovering these fabulous cushions on her blog

Or what about this toile de jouy cushion from Little Paris 

This lamp is a perfect example of the power of monochrome with a pop of colour

The Rand rug from Ikea will always look grand (sorry)

And the fabulous Mini Moderns have just added these cotton dhurries to their range: monochrome with splashes of colour added for you in soft orange.

And finally, I just love the Indonesia range from Suki Cheema