Milly Youngs
Prepare yourself, monochrome is going to be everywhere this year. From the catwalk to your living room, summer 2016 is all about black and white. So how can you get the look in your home? King & McGaw talks to Rory Robertson, Interior Stylist for Livingetc and House Beautiful, to get the lowdown. From sourcing the props and styling the shoot, to imparting his words of interior wisdom, Rory shows us how to recreate the monochrome look at home. His top tip? Go bold.
Source: https://www.kingandmcgaw.com/inspiration/post/expert-advice-on-how-to-get-the-monochrome-look
It all starts with the floor. A white wood effect is a cost-effective grounding for the trend, quite literally. Try White Plank Wood Effect from QuickStep Flooring. Or for a contemporary take on black and white floor tiles opt for Tulia from Fired Earth. Thanks to their circular ‘hoop’ print, they have a more funky appeal to the usual square design.
Display your monochrome accessories on white shelving against a matt black or white wall. This decorating idea is simple but highly effective. Darkroom has a range of stylish black and white enamel, which you can find here.
No.57 Off Black and No.2005 All White from Farrow & Ball are the perfect duo. Especially when specified in the estate emulsion matt finish – lots of chalky charm.4.Opt for stainless steel or nickel finishes
The matt silver looks particularly crisp and cool against black and white. This coat rack, from IKEA, is a perfect example.
Larger scale art prints can be a great way to create impact in a monochrome decorating scheme. Rory sourced his prints from our black and white trend collection here.
