Perfect Homes Magazine - Issue 12 | Page 238

1. MARVELOUS MONOCHROME When working with black (especially if it’s for the first time) please remember to keep it simple! Even the most experienced interior designers will struggle with an overcrowded colour palette. Try to stick with a monochromatic colour scheme to ensure you bathroom remains spacious and organised. Apply too many colours in addition to your black feature and your bathroom will look small, and downright unattractive. With black as your feature, your monochromatic palette lends itself to a huge array of charcoals, ash tones, silvers and whites. www.enmerit.com If you feel that a monochromatic colour scheme is a little dull for your liking, remember that you can use pattern, especially in your tile work, to create contrast and movement through visual texture. Another handy tip, if monochrome is not your thing, is to use timber or timber veneer as a surface finish. The natural look and tonal quality of timber, especially if you select one of the darker woods, won’t clutter your palette. Timber is always a handy option in any room if you are looking to enhance v