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10 monochromatic projects surprise and are full of style

Monochromatic projects allow for subtle boldness, exploring all the nuances of a color in elegant and welcoming compositions.

By CASACOR Publisher

Submitted at Jun 28, 2025, 2:00 PM

08 min de leitura
Rodolfo Consoli - Studio Oniria. A shelter where the clock slows down and surfaces tell stories. Oniria is intensity, a kind of place between worlds where matter vibrates and imagination takes shape. This is how the architect defines his 63 m² studio, consisting of a living room, kitchen with bar, bathroom, and bedroom with closet and work desk. The color red (in various shades, textures, and patterns) is the trump card of the projects, in a boldness that is expressed emphatically in the marked vein marble present in countertops, panels, porticos, baseboards, and in details of the original wooden floor.

Rodolfo Consoli - Studio Oniria. A shelter where the clock slows down and surfaces tell stories. Oniria is intensity, a kind of place between worlds where matter vibrates and imagination takes shape. This is how the architect defines his 63 m² studio, consisting of a living room, kitchen with bar, bathroom, and bedroom with closet and work desk. The color red (in various shades, textures, and patterns) is the trump card of the projects, in a boldness that is expressed emphatically in the marked vein marble present in countertops, panels, porticos, baseboards, and in details of the original wooden floor. (Juliano Colodeti)

The idea of using a single color as a base for all decoration may seem risky at first, but monochromatic projects have proven otherwise. By exploring different shades, textures, and finishes within the same palette, it is possible to create elegant, contemporary spaces full of personality.
Camila Bittencourt Architecture Chez Amour CASACOR Pernambuco 2022 room sofa armchair painting rug table pink

Camila Bittencourt Arquitetura - Chez Amour. Projeto da CASACOR Pernambuco 2022. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

This type of composition stands out for conveying a sense of visual unity, promoting balance, fluidity, and even spaciousness. Furthermore, it allows for the precise enhancement of architectural elements, artworks, and furniture. The secret lies in the way color is manipulated — and in the infinite possibilities it offers!

Monochromatic Projects: Where to Invest?


Living rooms in a monochromatic style are a common choice for providing a neutral and elegant base. The secret is to compose with rugs, lamps, coffee tables, and upholstery in different shades of the same color, creating a subtle and interesting visual game.
Loft Tree of Life - Marcelo Salum. Cozy shades of yellow refer to the 1950s, the era in which the story of the film The Tree of Life takes place, which inspired the architect.

Loft Árvore da Vida - Marcelo Salum. (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)

In the bedrooms, monochromatism has therapeutic potential. Colors like blue, green, or beige, when used in gradient, promote relaxation and create a cozy atmosphere. In kitchens or bathrooms, monochromatic projects offer modernity and a clean look. In this case, finishes and cabinets take center stage in the composition.
Elã Studio - Toca Architecture. There are many references to Ney Matogrosso in the space created in his honor. The reddish terracotta tone is affective, sensual, and at the same time represents the strong connection to nature.

Estúdio Elã - Toca Arquitetura. São muitas as referências a Ney Matogrosso no espaço criado em sua homenagem. O tom de terracota avermelhado é afetivo, sensual e ao mesmo tempo representa a forte ligação com a natureza. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

Ideal Colors for a Monochromatic Décor


Monochromatic projects do not only consist of white or gray. Although neutral tones are still the most used, monochromatic designs in shades of green, terracotta, navy blue, or even lavender are gaining more space. These colors offer personality without losing sophistication, and they are easily adaptable to different styles—from minimalism to maximalism!
Ale Mellos Interior Architecture - Gazebo of Botany. Project of CASACOR São Paulo 2025.

Ale Mellos Arquitetura de Interiores - Gazebo da Botânica. Reconquistar a serenidade que o contato com o verde e o perfume das plantas proporciona é o mote do projeto de 12 m² alocado em uma área de passagem e delineado como refúgio de uma botanista. O mobiliário conta com itens restaurados de segunda mão, boa companhia para as gravuras do catarinense Nestor Jr. e para as ferramentas de trabalho. Os adornos reforçam a personalidade e o esmero da decoração, por sua vez centrada na mistura de estampas. Nas paredes, treliças simulam o almejado enlace com o exterior. A diversidade revela também um pouco do traço do autor, que se afasta do minimalismo com o propósito de alcançar um clima acolhedor, de calma e contemplação ativa. (Roberta Gewehr/CASACOR)

Earth tones, for example, bring coziness and are directly linked to the trend of seeking a more natural and sensory decoration. Dark blues create introspective and sophisticated atmospheres, ideal for living rooms or bedrooms.
Cantuária Meireles Studio - CASACAST. CASACOR Goiás 2025 project.

Estúdio Cantuária Meireles - CASACAST.Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2025. (Edgard César/CASACOR)

Textures and Finishes that Enrich the Project


More than the color itself, the choice of materials and surfaces is essential to ensure that the project does not appear flat. Mixing rustic fabrics with polished finishes, or matte surfaces with shiny details, enriches visual reading and adds sophistication to the space.
Beatriz Quinelato Architecture - Breath. Project of CASACOR São Paulo 2025.

Beatriz Quinelato Arquitetura - Sopro. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)

Additionally, incorporating natural elements, such as fibers, stones, or ceramics, also helps break monotony and create points of interest. In monochromatic compositions, these details make all the difference.
Brunete_Fraccaroli colorful bathroom casacor

Projeto de Brunete Fraccaroli. (Rômulo Fialdini/CASACOR)

The Secret to Not Getting It Wrong


The key to success in monochromatic projects lies in the strategic use of tonal variations. Instead of repeating exactly the same shade in all elements, the ideal is to work with lighter and darker nuances of the chosen color. This ensures depth and dynamism in the project, without compromising the original proposal.
Couple's Suite - Mariane Bassegio and Nando Machado. The contrast between the urban concept and nature is established in the projects. The TV installed in the glass skin keeps the green present, while the wall on the opposite side gains the striking texture of stone, in the same tone as the concrete.

Suíte do Casal - Mariane Bassegio e Nando Machado. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)

Another valuable resource is to invest in diverse materials — such as wood, linen, marble, glass, or metals — always respecting the monochromatic palette. For example: a matte velvet sofa can contrast with the shine of a varnished side table, while lightweight fabric curtains add softness to the space.
Natan Gil Architecture - Loft Whispers of the Mountains. Project of CASACOR São Paulo 2025.

Natan Gil Arquitetura - Loft Sussurros das Montanhas. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)

CASACOR Publisher is a creator of exclusive content, developed by the CASACOR Technology team from the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Yeska Coelho.

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