color study - WINTER: Part 2

Part 1 of my winter color study used cool colors as my base.  But I was thinking that winter is the perfect season to talk about an achromatic color scheme- Brr!

Black and white are complete opposites and display high contrast.  This dynamic duo looks very high fashion, sleek, architectural, bold, and eye-catching!

Fashion Fever on Bloglovin

Nat-a-tat-tat

 Bulgari

Eenig Wonen

Dust Jacket

Desire to Inspire

Delicious Pillows on Etsy

However, sometimes black and white can feel a bit cold, or harsh- have you noticed?  Grey is the perfect neutral in this achromatic scheme.  Playing with a variety of textures and finishes will also soften this harsh palette.  The proportion of colors used can also tone this down: 70/30, or even 90/10.

Apartment Therapy

Wonenmetlef.nl

Garnet Hill

Visit my 'opposites ATTRACT' board on Pinterest to see more ideas how to use an achromatic scheme in your home.

So, for everyday living in my home, I would prefer the softer achromatic palette with lots of white or grey in comparison to a 50/50 of black and white.  Actually, my bedroom in Chicago was grey and white with a touch of black.  

What about you?  High contrast or a bit softer for a winter color palette in your home?

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