Even master decorators will admit it takes a discerning eye and a careful balance to successfully devise a room in just one hue. In Monochrome Home: Elegant Interiors in Black and White (Ryland Peters & Small, $35), Brooklyn-based interior designer Hilary Robertson explores the art of tackling such a decor challenge, chronicling five distinct schemes and sharing styling tips for re-creating each in your home. From moody jet-black spaces to airy white sanctuaries and the gray areas in between, Monochrome Home has something for everyone who loves a classic black-and-white palette.