Author and interiors stylist Hilary Robertson shares some valuable home decorating advice – and her thoughts on the appeal of a monochrome interior scheme – in this new article from The Wall Street Journal.
When it comes to décor, restricted palettes of black, white and gray don’t have to be dull, says Robertson. The potential for textural and tonal variation is unlimited. It’s timeless and practical, a calm beach in a sea of color choices. And no matter what decorating style you prefer – midcentury, Art Deco, minimal – the boundaries of black, white and gray allow for vibrant flourishes, despite the restrictive-sounding palette.
Best of all? Décor decisions become remarkably simple. The hours studying and combining swatches are over. No more trying to figure out how the chartreuse-upholstered chair is going to match the turquoise walls. Within a limited palette, you can mix pieces from different decades, add patterns and layer textures – it all works.
