Diary LifeStyles: Designing Kids Rooms Using the Color Wheel: Monochromatic Scheme

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Designing Kids Rooms Using the Color Wheel: Monochromatic Scheme

In two previous posts, we explored using complimentary and analogous color schemes as inspiration when designing kids rooms.

Another color tool to use is called a monochromatic scheme. In this scheme, one color is used predominantly, but that color can vary in "tone". "Tone" is the amount of black or white that is added to a basic hue. Basically, it is how dark or light a color is.

Some examples:

Take a look at the following rooms to see how ONE color is used to create great spaces for kids:

Pink.

( decorpad)

Blue.

(Julian Wass Photgraphy)

Bright Pink.

( House and Home)

Lavender.

( Southern Living )

Grey.

Red.

Oatmeal.

Green.

NO matter what color scheme you decide to use for designing your child's room, make sure that it is a space that reflects your child's imagination and is a place they love to be!