Patterns can be used in many ways in the home. From wallpaper print to bedding and other soft furnishings, a well-chosen print can tie your colour-scheme together and be the icing on the cake in terms of design.
Have you ever considered combining multiple patterns, to multiply the impact patterns can have? Mixing patterns and prints can give your home a whole new dimension; giving you a contemporary lift and adding a completely new point of interest in the process.
How do you mix patterns effectively though, so your impact is stylish as opposed to chaotic? Department store and specialist in bedding and bed linen House of Fraser has created the below infographic on how to mix and match like an expert.
Gain an insight into some general rules to try, which apply when you’re mixing any type of pattern. These tips include advice on the types of colour to use and suggests trying the same print, but at different scales.
There are also tips for decorating with and mixing different types of print, such as:
- For animal prints, add fur fabrics to encourage your wild side, or choose animal imagery to reflect the pattern.
- For stripes, combine horizontal and vertical for a bold finish, or try introducing stripes with softer or blended edges.
- When decorating with geometrics, advice includes keeping things neutral and choosing complementing colours to mix this more complex print.
- With florals, tips include trying to contrast light and dark florals, or keeping everything pastel or at least in the same colour palette.
Finally, you’ll get information on how to use fabrics and textures to enhance the impact of mixing patterns. Get advice on how to add luxury with velvet and satin, or give a cosy feel with cotton and wool.
Discover the full infographic below and start mixing and matching patterns and fabrics like an expert.
