Decorating with Patterns

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I spent the first couple of years of my career, as a new design school graduate, just playing with patterns as my job was to create textile patterns for home decor use (upholstery fabrics, area rugs, bed linen, drapes etc.). It was an affair of using unlimited colors and shapes and the million different ways they can be used to create mood and personality. As my career veered more towards the application of these amazing patterns to create beautiful homes, my love of patterns played an important part in my later work. Patterns, used properly and in the right quantity can create a dramatic yet restful room. Overuse patterns and it will take away from the livability of a room. Here are some of my most favorite applications of patterns in home decor.  

The floral and stripe patterns dominate while the rest of the neutral decor helps showcase the patterns

Neutral wall color and sofa fabric support the mix of complementary colors and patterns

 mix pattern pillows

 On a neutral backdrop combining patterned fabrics is the best way to mix shapes and colors

You can combine patterns using decorative pillows (helps that they are also different sizes and shapes)

Patterns on the wall 
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Patterns on the floor

Patterns are perfect Outdoors

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The number of ways patterns can be combined can only be compared to the number of stars in the sky. The possibilities are endless but so are the pitfalls. I had to reject hundreds of images to come up with these few that I liked. A wrong move in the wrong direct may create a space that is not very livable. The best way to incorporate patterns in decorating is to try adding different layers and stop when it is just enough. 

Happy Decorating!


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