Set the Tone, on Tone With Tone on Tone Wallpapers!

by Walls Republic

Tone on tone wallpapers are great for adding a subtle injection of pattern to your interiors or for adding bold colours without the fuss of an overwhelming pattern. While selecting tone on tone wallpapers are just like selecting any other wallpapers there are a few elements to which you should have a heightened awareness.

Slate Scratched Tone on Tone Wallpaper R2440

CONTRAST (light vs. dark tones)

Patterns with good tonal contrast will help add dimension and texture to your interiors while defining subtle or bold patterning.

Coral Lattice Tone on Tone Wallpaper R2551

The greater the contrast, the bolder the pattern will appear, while low contrast will make the wallpaper sit back. Older eyes will have a harder time distinguishing between tones so keep that in mind while deciding the level of contrast you want to see in your tone on tone paper.

Slate Hexagonal Metallic Wallpaper R2253

LIGHTING.

Lighting is always a major factor in design when making any decision. It can easily make or break the success of your entire scheme, especially with tone on tone wallpapers where patterns have little contrast. Appropriate lighting is important to help bring out and render their details to their fullest. If your lighting scheme isn't successful then it will be more challenging to see any pattern on your tone on tone paper. To add unique contrast, metallic details can help define pattern and can have a really elegant effect with good lighting.

Warm Grey Puppytooth Home Wallpaper R2547

PATTERN SCALE.

Pattern scale will also influence the effect of your tone on tone wallpaper. A smaller pattern will give off more of a textural look with subtle elements to define pattern. When up-close in more intimate settings you will view the wallpaper much closer which will help you really see the patterning. This can be great in a space of relaxation that is more intimate such as a sleeping space.

Ecru Rings Tone on Tone Wallpaper R2307

In a larger scale print pattern is more visible and grander but still has a very muted and simple effect in a tone on tone colour scheme. Subtle nuances like tone on tone wallpapers are great for tying your entire design together and adding a little more dimension and depth to your walls than paint would enable you to achieve.

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