Florals, stripes, leopards and plaids—a cocktail of prints gives a room a made-for-you depth. But there’s a fine line between chic personality and chaotic clashing. “You need to practice restraint in ...

Mixing patterns is one of those decorating skills that can separate the amateur from the professional interior designer. When it's done well, it also distinguishes a harmonious space from a chaotic ...

A simple interior design tip for combining patterns using one solid, one complex, and one geometric style. It helps create balance, harmony, and a more polished look in any space. #InteriorDesign #Hom ...

Florals, brocades, stripes and geometrics can take the most ho-hum space to another level, injecting movement and personality while softening hard edges and elevating the overall design scheme. “To me ...

There's a certain point in decorating when mixing patterns stops feeling fun and starts feeling like a test you might fail. One wrong move and suddenly your living room looks less "layered and ...

If minimalism had you in a chokehold, it's time to break free with maximum impact. We're talking patterns so loud they need no introduction. Like seriously, It's all about the chaotic, print-clashing ...

Every interior design style can benefit from mixing colors and patterns, assuming it's done well. It elevates a space with visual interest, personality and energy. But a haphazard collection of prints ...

Pattern mixing gives a room heightened visual appeal, but achieving the right combination can seem like an impossible challenge. There are countless prints, textiles and materials; where do you even ...

Q Can I mix patterns if I am careful, like a striped shirt with a dot tie? A The answer is a tentative "yes," if, as you mention, you take care. In my seminars I use a prop to demonstrate the "care" - ...