Monochrome furnishings: tone-on-tone furnishings

The living trends of the past few years have been quite something: from industrial design to the retro trend to bright and colorful cheerfulness, everything was there. However, this type of furnishing is by no means suitable for everyone and let's be honest - we are very happy about the variety of tastes! So here's a trend that's designed for lovers of understated order. This living trend kisses the senses in its own way, without directly knocking down the door. Enjoy the soothingly calm atmosphere of monochromatic furnishings! We'll tell you what you need to bear in mind.

Monochrome - what does that mean?

The word "monochrome" is used as an adjective for things that are within a color family or completely monochrome. A typical example would be the grayscale setting, which can now be found in every cell phone camera. Different light shades of gray come together here to form a perfect whole and are therefore strikingly unobtrusive and calming. Is this something you can also imagine for your own home? Then let our furniture suggestions inspire you. Is it all too boring for you? Don't worry, we have a few tips on how you can liven up the rooms in your home with light accents at any time.

Elegant furnishings in one color family

Let's now take a look at the rooms in the home where life happens. First and foremost: the living room. This is where people meet up, spend cozy evenings on the sofa, play games, laugh and enjoy family time. The living room can quickly become a hive of activity. A colorful selection of colors makes the whole room cheerful and cheerful, but it can also quickly become too colorful. In this case, a monochrome choice of furniture paired with the right wall decoration is the perfect choice to bring calm back into the room.

The monochrome color choice is also an absolute insider tip in the bedroom. After all, you should find peace and quiet in your oasis of calm and not be kept awake by an exciting environment. A good night's sleep is also created by the right furnishings. The colors blue, green, purple or beige are particularly calming. So how about a bedroom all in shades of blue or green?

Our tip:Think about how often you want to renovate your home. This urge will probably be limited. That's why we recommend it: Decide on a color that you will still like in the future or a restrained shade that can also be combined well with other colors in the event. Bold colors such as grass green or a certain shade of red can lose their appeal over time. Especially if you have everything in one color family, because then you have to replace everything. That can quickly become expensive.

Liven up the interior: your options

Elegant furniture emphasizes the monochrome ambience. However, if you want small eye-catchers, we recommend that you focus on form! For example, a round sofa can significantly liven up a minimalist interior without being too much. The straight lines of your furnishings can be broken up by a piece of Wittmannor Walter Knoll furniture, for example.

You can also emphasize the monochromatic look with furniture with a pattern. A herringbone pattern on the sideboard or a well-chosen decorative cushion will add a splash of color to any room. The special grain on wooden furniture is another way to break up the monochrome color scheme.

In addition, different materials can also achieve the desired effect against boredom. A combination of velvet, leather and wood, for example, brings a welcome change to the relatively rigid concept of the living trend. This awakens the mind and allows you to experience the furnishings with your body.

Minimalist living: The pros and cons

Monotony doesn't have to mean boredom, does it? A minimalist living style in monochrome is characterized above all by its relaxed ambience. Nothing is really exciting, nothing overwhelms the senses. Instead, the colors are chosen to create a calming atmosphere. This can be just the thing for a stressful everyday life.

A minimalist living style focuses on the essentials. No "bells and whistles", little decoration, but then where to put the beloved pictures that would normally find a place on the chests of drawers? We say: put them on the wall! Get yourself a variety of picture frames and hang your favorite memories within sight. This way, you can look at them again and again and enjoy the pictures.

Minimalism and monochrome go hand in hand. Gone are the chaotic times when you can't find peace and quiet. But our brain likes to search for new things and always focuses on what's new. This keeps us alert and busy. As a result, you can quickly become bored of a minimalist room and find it difficult to rest.

Buying all the furniture and renovating the room in one color can sometimes be quite exhausting. Although the same color family allows for a variety of shades, too many colors can make it look messy again. Our tip: less is more. Concentrate on 3 - 4 shades and don't stress if you can't find everything in the desired shades straight away.

Our conclusion on tone-on-tone furnishings

In exciting times, places to relax need to be created. First and foremost, this should be your own house or apartment. Monochrome furnishings may be an advantage in one or two rooms, but decorating your own four walls in one color is a bit boring. So stay flexible and allow yourself a few colorful outliers if you like your home better. We hope you have fun trying it out!