The Monochrome Colour Scheme

The Monochrome Colour Scheme has been particularly popular trend that has transcended a range of design industries from fashion design to car design from architecture to household interiors.

It is a trend which is very in right now; it is a look that is timeless, which means that it is a great choice for your bathroom space. If you have invested in a new bathroom suite, it is important to choose a décor scheme that will endure. This is particularly true if you are going to be tiling the space as well, as tiles aren’t something you can cheaply and easily replace.

The term monochrome means varying tones of one colour referring to a palette of black, white and occasionally grey. With an unlimited choice of patterns and textures, you can incorporate monochrome in any part of your bathroom from tiles and wall panelling to sanitaryware and brassware.

There’s no coincidence that most bathroom images you see in an interior design magazine will feature a monochrome palette. Black and white will always remain classy, bringing out the best in each other; the depth of black and the pureness of white.

Black and white are soul mates. They are seemingly opposite ‘forces’ that are actually interconnected and interdependent. Black absorbs while white reflects. Put them together and they pack a punch, creating design schemes with real impact.

Monochrome can bring so many advantages to your washroom, creating the illusion of a bigger room whilst never feeling old, providing your home with that contemporary touch while also staying elegant, classic and simple. There are so many ways you can adapt monochrome to your own tastes, whether it’s to create a stark contrast or a seamless blend of tones. It something you won’t regret.

One of the main criticisms of a bathroom monochrome colour scheme is that it can be rather cold and clinical looking. This can certainly be the case if you have gone for a predominantly white, high gloss option, making your bathroom look more like an operating theatre than place of calm.

You can make your bathroom look softer with simple but clever use of textures on the walls.  You can also use bath mats and fluffy towels to lessen the impact of shiny units and tiles. Adding plants and decorative accessories such as pictures can make the space look more homely.

Bathroom products and accessories with curved edges and shapes will also help make your bathroom room appear softer rather than sticking to the traditional rectangles and square shapes,

In conclusion, the monochrome colour scheme is here to stay.  It is an ageless trend when treated with the elegance and subtlety it deserves, will last a lifetime and provide a bathroom sanctuary of character and style.

For more help and advance on the latest bathroom trends, please contact your local BATHLINE showroom.