Happy Monday! A clean and clear start to the week and nothing's clearer than, quite literally, than putting something in black & white. We're seeing this trend grace Interior land in all forms so we've picked our favourite accessories to inspire your monochrome zone.
Punky pepper
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We love Jonathan Adler's homage to the punk era in the form of their fab Mohawk salt & pepper shakers (£40). A stylish way to add a little fun to dinnertime.
Lighting chic
To add a modern monochrome feel to your bedside table or workspace, the Colore black metal table lamp (£30, Habitat) is just the right balance of chic and functionality.
Cream of the crop
Hailed, in our May issue, for her ability to bring a warm femininity to a blend of artistry, geometry and technical prowess even down to finest of details like this creamer, exclusive to The Conran Shop (£42).
Woven comfort
Simple and chic, this monochrome cushion from Sainsbury's (£15) sports a woven design to add a little craftsmanship to your chaise longue.
Nautical outdoors
Great for lighting an outdoor stairway or hanging in the garden, check out the lighthouse lantern from Zara Home (£39.99).
Glorious Geisha
Get whisked away to the calms of Kyoto with the Loen armchair which combines modern design with historical imagery of the Geisha in the Kimi Weave charcoal print (£649, M&S).
Foot fancy
Fun and functional, this bath mat (£6.99, H&M) brings a little history of bathing together with a modern monochrome.
Zebra potting
A soft Zebra-like stripe makes these Biba monochrome vases a cool contrast on a bright bunch of tulips. From £36, House of Fraser.
Mirror Mirror
This small striped mirror from Oliver Bonas (£60) is a good size to add to a classic looking dressing table for a modern monochrome contrast.
Food Noir
Add a dash of darkness to your Spring salads or use as a gift pick up a bottle of the Piazza Grande Balsamic dressing No.4 (£20.95, Harvey Nichols), hailing from Modena, the home of Balsamic vinegar and packaged to monochrome perfection.
Bath time buddy
Draw a bath and accompany with the chic Menu Norm Fire hurricane tea light holder in black (£30, Heal's). It gives your tea lights added ambience through the reflection off the matt powder coated copper zinc alloy casing. Its minimalist design and monochrome scheme make for a unique bathroom accessory.
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