Monochrome furnishings: paint the furniture, ceiling and wall in the same colour
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In interior design blogs and magazines, you occasionally come across the term " monochrome painting". But what does that actually mean? Monochrome is another term for one colour. So it means designing walls and ceilings, perhaps also furniture and radiators, in one and the same colour or colour family. A uniform colour design opens up many new furnishing possibilities.
Ideas for monochrome furnishing from our community
In our large painting community, painting friends share their impressive Before and After pictures with each other. You'll also find photos of monochrome furnishings. There are many brave people who have already dared to do it. Let their tips and tricks inspire you!
How does monochrome design influence the effect of a room?
A tone-in-tone design can, for example, be the combination of a ceiling and wall in the same colour. But it is also monochrome to paint a piece of furniture in the same colour shade as the wall. Of course, everything in a room can also have the same colour: Ceiling, walls, furniture and curtains. With all these design options, you should still consider the effect of the room.
Basically, a ceiling and walls in the same colour make a room look calm and uniform. But be careful! If the ceilings are not very high and you also choose a darker colour shade, a room can quickly look like a cave.
A great way to create a monochrome look is to use furniture in the same colour as the wall. If you place a piece of furniture painted in the same colour as the wall in front of the wall of the same colour, it forms a visual connection with the background. It looks less bulky and altogether less conspicuous. In small rooms, painting the ceiling as well as the walls and furniture tone-in-tone with a light colour makes the room look more spacious.
Ideas and inspiration for tone-on-tone colour
For small rooms that you want to visually enlarge, we recommend all tinted white tones and light pastel shades. The soft colour shades of the LittlePomp chalk paints are particularly suitable.
In rooms with high ceilings, an intense colour shade on the ceiling can visually lower them and make them more homely. It is then best to choose the wall paint one or two shades lighter. This way, you stay with the same colour family and only change its brightness. A successful example of such a combination would be Blue with Cloud and Blue with Night, or Green with Glacier and Green with Jade.
You should always paint radiators in the same wall paint. This will make them recede into the background and no longer stand out. If you paint with our wall paint The Valuable Wall Paint, use the matching Easy Eggshell for the radiators ! Incidentally, you can also incorporate doors and door frames into your monochrome colour scheme. This will create even more calm in the room.
If you want to be completely consistent, paint the floor in the same colour. Choose the MissPompadour Easy Eggshell! for this too and then stabilise the paint with MissPompadour To Seal. Alternatively, you can simply lay a carpet in a similar colour.
Simple instructions for painting furniture, ceiling and wall in the same colour
Step 1: Start with the ceiling and paint it twice.
Step 2: Then paint the walls. We recommend two coats for a rich coat of colour.
Step 3: If you want to paint non-stressed furniture in the same colour shade, use either wall paint or Easy Eggshell! in the same colour shade. If you use wall paint, it is advisable to stabilise the surfaces with MissPompadour To Seal.
You can find detailed instructions in our blogs on painting ceilings in colour and painting walls.
FAQs on monochrome furnishing
Which do you paint first: the ceiling or the wall?
When painting, always start with the ceiling. This way you can easily paint over any splashes that accidentally land on the wall later. Before you start, don't forget to remove the lamps and tape off the light switches and sockets. Then paint the walls.
Can furniture be painted with wall paint?
In principle, you can also paint wood and metal with wall paint. As the adhesion of wall paint on smooth surfaces is lower than that of varnishes, we only recommend using it on unstressed furniture or exposed wood.
In other cases, use our Easy Eggshell! or the chalk varnishes from the LittlePomp and CosyColours collections. If you want to use wall paint on very smooth surfaces, such as varnishes, you should apply a primer coat of To Bond & Block. As wall paint does not have the same stability as varnish, we recommend a final coat of To Seal.
Which colours are suitable for tone-on-tone design?
In principle, you can use all colour shades. For smaller rooms, you should choose lighter colour shades so that the room is not too oppressive. Larger rooms and those in which you are looking for relaxation can be painted intensively.
Which white shades and pastel colours are suitable for tone-in-tone furnishing?
Tinted whites and soft pastels, such as those found at LittlePomp, go particularly well with a monochrome interior design. Colours such as White with Marble, White with Sun or White with Vanilla make a special impression. Blue & Calm or Rose & Fearless can also make an impressive impact in any room.
Which natural tones for monochrome furnishings?
You can also do everything right with light colour shades from nature, be it beige, subtle greens and blues or a restrained yellow. Choose the delicate Green with Sage, the airy Blue with Cloud or - in a brightly lit room - Yellow with Sun. Beige with Cashmere and Beige with Peach add just the right touch of colour to any room.
Intense colour shades for tone-in-tone interior design?
You'll need some courage to use a rich colour, but in a bedroom, a tone-on-tone colour scheme can have a comforting and softening effect. Use a rich, dark orange shade, such as Orange with Rust or Orange with Chestnut. Red with Coral and Brown with Terracotta also make your bedroom appear warm and relaxing.
Create a darker, more secluded space with a mysterious, intense shade of green or blue. Paint our Blue with Ink or Green with Forest - both have a warm effect and promote a restful sleep.
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