Color nuts have a sister trend to climb: patterns. This new view of one of the vintage design elements is the maximum side.
“There is a certain historical elegance of the pattern, especially in the south, where there have long been a trademark for sophisticated life,” says Texian designer Philip Thomas Vanderford from Studio Thomas James for a long time. “But what makes it relevant now is the way designers reinterpret it – mix of Heritage prints with modern silhouettes or combine classic motifs with contemporary art and unexpected color palettes.”
Chintz, toile, stripes and fishing bones can all play well together, but there are some things you should know to avoid a design that comes together. If you are ready to lay the pattern, you will find more about this trend here.
The best place to explore the trend
The main designer Nancy Parrish from Danville, Virginia, for those who are new to the concept of the pattern's wet, recommends trying it out in small, intimate spaces such as bathing rooms or bedrooms.
“Working in these manageable rooms enables you to explore your creativity and to gain confidence in the exercise patterns before you tackle larger areas in your home,” she says.
In a bathroom, wallpapers, tiles, shower curtains and towels are wonderful possibilities for the pattern. In the bedrooms, Parrish says that he should take full advantage of printed bed linen and patterned curtains.
Photo: Venjhamin Reyes; Design: Nancy Parrish Interiors
Balance pattern with color and texture
Florida designer Mark Tremblay from Marc-Michael's interior design has recently started a wallpaper line with casamonte, so that he currently lives for the sample trend.
One of his biggest tips to bring out the pattern in a room is to pay attention to texture and color.
“In the case of layers of patterns in interior design, the elements of texture and color play a major role to bring space to life,” he says. “The key to a successful look is to balance these elements, whether they are striving for a soft, monochromatic feeling or a more dynamic, highly intensity paint.”
Tremblay's customers usually tend to be a safer approach to the use of patterns by opting for neutral tones. Since the color is a more subdued element in this case, it often suggests playing the texture and pattern.
For example, you can combine different large -scale patterns in different textures in a monochromatic room. The color will not compete against the business of the other two elements.
Contrast the sample size
In a similar design note, Parrish suggests having fun with the size when using the pattern.
“Inclusion of patterns of different scales can significantly improve the visual dynamics of a room,” she says.
For expansive surfaces such as walls and curtains, it suggests using larger prints such as fat floral or geometric designs. This leads to a striking focus in a sea of patterns. To create a contrast, you can use smaller, more complicated motifs for pillows or throws.
“This thoughtful overlay of various scales not only gives the decor deep and complexity, but also encourages the eye to hike and explore the entire room and create an appealing and coherent environment,” says Parrish.
Select a lead pattern
Vanderford believes that the key to successful patterns has a little reluctance.
“It's not just about laying prints, but about creating a coherent visual envelope that feels consciously and curated,” he says.
He always advises his customers to select a singular pattern to guide the narrative and then lay complementary patterns that do not compete with the main pattern. So if you opt for a wallpaper with a large block printing, choose your curtains with a subdued needle strip pattern.
Alison Gotee; Styling at Dakota Willimon
Give your eyes a place to rest
According to Parrish, it is important to integrate fixed neutral coloring when following this trend to prevent visual overload in a room.
“This can be achieved effectively by selecting furniture with clear lines and steamed colors or by selecting accent walls or trim books in soft, neutral tones,” she says.
It suggests thinking about warm white or soft beige color for your walls if you want to go into a lot of patterned upholstery and accessories. “These subdued colors not only offer contrast, but also create a calming environment in which the eye can rest and balances the general aesthetics.”
She also says that she should grab cushions and throws for smooth fabrics such as cotton or linen to earth to earth a patterned room.