How to Mix and Match Patterns in Home Interiors
It is a journey to be in a space of layers of beautifully blended patterns. It is well-cured, small and lively. However, to many of us, the idea of combining geometric, a flower as well as a stripe into one space can be as daunting as attempting to compose a symphony without knowing how to read music. We are interested in creating visual symphony instead of a peaceful haven. The secret behind interior design that is not well known though is that mixing patterns is an art and not a gift. And with a few simple rules any one can know how to create a home that will be delightfully and most importantly, theirs.
Patterns are to be thought of as the personality of a room. The story is represented by patterns and solid colors provide the foundation. They tell the difference between a home that appears to be inhabited, cherished and so fascinating and one that looks like a showroom. Created to make the process easier and to give you the assurance to play, to experiment and to create an environment that sings, this guide is your pocket companion.
Rules for mixing patterns in clothing
Before getting to the how, there is the why that needs to be discussed. Why go out of the bounds of the safety of solids? patterns can make a difference. It Lends Color and Form: The patterns get a layer of the visual detail that gives it a more detailed and richer feel. With some well chosen patterns one can make a room that has only plain colors seem flat but one can add depth and movement to it. It Employs Your own style: Your home should be an extension of yourself. You may be tender and sentimental, or high-handed and theatrical.
How to mix patterns in a room
Get Grounded to a Color Story. This rule is the most essential of the rules. Make up your mind about the choice of a color scheme before you think of specific patterns. Choose two or three major colors that are to be your anchors. One of them, then, must at least be employed in every motif you present. Think about this: You anchor colors are cream, blue and some rust. On your huge couch it is a good navy blue. Then throw pillows are added, one large scale floral of cream and rust, one medium scale stripe of navy and cream, and one small scale polka dot of rust and cream. They are of different design but they have a common same color story.
Pattern on pattern interior design
They give interest and do not compete with the principal role. Patterns in your finishing are of small scale. A throw blanket of exquisite fine texture, a lampshade of small pin-stripe, or a pillow with a small polka dot. They provide some degree of complexity and fill the gaps. Harmonize Subtle and Bold Something so bold is best tried in a more subtle way should you fall in love with a very bold and striking design like an aggressive animal print or an aggressive paisley. Take that leopard-print pillow and pair it with a pillow that has a tonal color scheme and a flat, textured pillow of linen.
Creating a Beautiful Look with Simple Pattern Play
You will be able to get that beautiful appearance with the help of only different textures as your patterns in a simpler space. Making Everything Come to Life: Some Few Situations. The Self-Assured Living Room: Begin with a sofa of plain colour. Add a very patterned rug. Then put in pillows: a solid-color (complementary to your anchor palette), one with medium-scale geometric design, one with small-scale floral design. Slung over, put on a textured knit throw. The Simple Yet Cozy Bedroom: Pick a duvet cover that is in a large, shaggy pattern. Make the color of your walls and headboard relaxing.
Add one decorative pillow with a small scale print (i.e. ikat or small dots) and two shams with a contrasting medium scale pattern (i.e. a stripe). How Not to Fall into These Traps on Your Pattern Adventure. Explosion of the Rainbow: It is essential that you stick to your color story. Excessive use of irrelevant colors will readily generate clutter. The Scale Mismatch: working with big patterns can provide a sense of being busy and forceful, but working with small patterns may produce a sense of being shy and unimpressive. Do not forget the dance! Theme Clashing: It is important to be aware of themes despite the fantastic eclecticism. A traditional, fancy damask may not blend with a palm print in the tropics.