Monochromatic – it's not only black & white

If you only think of black and white when a monochromatic colour scheme is mentioned you won't be alone; many people believe this to be true and yet you can use any colour and make it monochromatic. All you have to do is choose your base colour and then only use tints and tones that are either lighter , which is achieved by adding white, or darker, which is achieved by adding black. The end results can look extremely stylish; this versatile colour scheme can be used for any decorating motif with great end results.

Large living space with light grey chair, snuggle two seater grey chair and light grey swivel chairs around a coffee table

Furnish Burnish

A grey monochromatic colour scheme is chic and elegant; with colours including silvery tones it creates a beautiful colour palette which is gentle on the eye.

Purple living room with dark purple walls, lilac sofa and dark purple pouffe ottoman

Keyhug

Oozing refined elegance a purple monochromatic colour scheme is visually rich and enticing.

Cream and beige live room with beige corner sofa, square coffee table in light wood, cream shelves and sliding doors opening out to the garden

Addison Design

Neutral monochromatic colour schemes work well in any decorating style and motif.

Light blue and white bedroom, blue walls and accessories and white bedding

Hubpages

Pretty powdery blues, which culminate in the palest blue-white, is perfect for bedrooms as if create a soft, calming ambience.

Pink bedroom with pink walls and dark pink headboard and pink carpets

Six Impossible Things

Hot pink monochromatic colour scheme brings a fresh contemporary look.

An aqua green bedroom with aqua walls, bed runner and pillows, then white bedding

Keyhug

Teal is a combination of blue and green which allows for plenty of colour variation; however, you can also just use tones which are only a touch lighter or darker to create a stunning décor. In theory the bedding should be teal as well, but the room looks fresh and clean with white.