The Magic of Marvellous Monochrome. Few annual fashion and interior trend round-ups are missing a nod to the magic that is momochrome chic and both S/S and A/W 2013 are no exceptions to this rule. The contrasting combination of attracting opposites - dark and light, striking and subtle, moody and uplifting, are surprisingly easy to live with. It’s such a versatile palette that historical styles as well as texture and pattern combinations are limitless – our linen Bigwig Studded Black Sofa, Dracule Black Velvet Wall Mirror in highshine black velvet, Persian Cowhide Rug in Black & White with its Persian-rug style print, and modern-meets-trad lighting, the all-white Skinny Mimi Chandelier can all sit harmoniously alongside each other – even when you throw in a striped black and white wallpaper! . Stylist’s tip: “Bring on the brights and go for two 2013 trends in one scheme - introduce a single neon piece, or paint a picture rail, or even a border around your floor, painted directly onto the floorboards in a bright accent colour to really pop!” GEORGIA METCALFE, OWNER & FOUNDER, THE FRENCH BEDROOM COMPANY Shown (clockwise from top left): Dracule Velvet Wall Mirror £360, Bigwig Studded Black Sofa £820, Wise Owl Stool £95, Head Rider Lamps £399, Persian Cowhide Rug in Black & White £688, Dolores Cushion £69, Rock & Roll Trash Bin £99