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Monochromatic Color Palettes Are the Ultimate Modern Design Tool

With stunning photographs by Pia Ullin, Monochrome Home shows how restrained color palettes of inky blues, black, white, and neutrals create a sophisticated, modern interior. Written by Hilary Robertson and published by Ryland, Peters & Small, the tome offers a glimpse into high-design homes along with detailed sourcing information and practical advice on how to execute the looks yourself.

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Monochrome Home by Hilary Robertson (Ryland Peters & Small, 2015) retails for $35 and features the homes of 13 artists, architects, and designers located in such cities as London, Paris, Copenhagen, and New York.
Monochrome Home by Hilary Robertson (Ryland Peters & Small, 2015) retails for $35 and features the homes of 13 artists, architects, and designers located in such cities as London, Paris, Copenhagen, and New York.
Metal-framed windows stand out against the white walls in this loft. Black Cherner chairs and a white table continue the motif.
Metal-framed windows stand out against the white walls in this loft. Black Cherner chairs and a white table continue the motif.
In Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen's home (you might recognize Bjerre-Poulsen as the photographer of this Danish house, which was featured in Dwell's April 2012 issue), white walls and cabinets allow details, like the herringbone worksurface crafted from reclaimed wood and lighting fixtures, to shine.
In Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen's home (you might recognize Bjerre-Poulsen as the photographer of this Danish house, which was featured in Dwell's April 2012 issue), white walls and cabinets allow details, like the herringbone worksurface crafted from reclaimed wood and lighting fixtures, to shine.
Blogger and stylist Annaleena Leino Karlsson has designed her 1950s farmhouse to have a mostly white interior. Her workspace is next to a rustic brick and stucco fireplace, which is adorned with cacti and decorative objects.
Blogger and stylist Annaleena Leino Karlsson has designed her 1950s farmhouse to have a mostly white interior. Her workspace is next to a rustic brick and stucco fireplace, which is adorned with cacti and decorative objects.
Wall sconces can be either uplights or downlights, providing ambient or task lighting, depending on the fixture, but are rarely powerful enough to provide enough illumination alone to light a large space.
Wall sconces can be either uplights or downlights, providing ambient or task lighting, depending on the fixture, but are rarely powerful enough to provide enough illumination alone to light a large space.
The color motif extends through Dirand's living room. The paint's suede effect catches the light and adds texture.
The color motif extends through Dirand's living room. The paint's suede effect catches the light and adds texture.