Mix and Match Styles with a Monochromatic Palette

This British bedroom featured on Light Locations is the perfect example of several styles (rustic country, old world Victorian, modern pop) woven seamlessly together with a monochromatic color palette. It reminds us of one of our favorite quotes...

...from Peter York, also featured on Apartment Therapy. In his discussion of a realistic aesthetic, York said, "Nobody talked about "eclectic" then. You had what you had and some of it you liked. You couldn't just throw things away....if you wanted a chest of drawers for a spare room, you didn't go to a new shop, you went to Portobello Road, bought some thing Victorian, painted it white and maybe changed the handles." This approach to decorating combines a hodge-podge aesthetic with an underlying theme that unifies things, and it's not hard to pull off.

For more monochromatic inspiration, check out these posts:
• Monochromatic Bathrooms
• White Kitchens
• White Bathrooms

Photo: Light Locations

Comments (6)

I would not want to sleep in that room too much white paint. I am now feeling like this style trend needs to go away.

posted by LoriSF on April 7th 2009 at 7:43pm
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I think its fresh and elegant! I especially love the bed!

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posted by EWood on April 7th 2009 at 8:17pm
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I love this. It's feminine and elegant. Although I would prefer a little less country accessories but over all very nice.

posted by Jeab on April 7th 2009 at 10:27pm
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Very restful – I love it.

posted by Madame Is on April 8th 2009 at 4:32am
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I LOVE that Peter York quote - great way to approach decorating!

posted by vsheaffer on April 8th 2009 at 10:10am
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For a small, cool space, I'd say go for it. But with all the room here (and especially after viewing the more recent post of the Beaux Arts apartment) I'd say this comes off as more trend-conscious than it does an invitation to inhabit.

posted by dianalily on April 8th 2009 at 5:23pm
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