The pattern crosses over too many publications. This can be seen in the veins of the marble, the movement of different types of wood, in the tiles through the composition of the geometry, in the textures, the list goes on. The power of a model lies in its ability to add energy to a room. A model canvas can change the scale of an object (or the scale of an entire room). How people experience the effect of the pattern and its relationship with other objects in the room is up to the designer. When combining patterns, you need the right combination of style, colour, shade and size to create the perfect look for your living space. The types of patterns you choose will determine the style of your room.
USE SIMILAR COLORS
Different patterns and different colours can overshadow the room and cause confusion. Using colour schemes within a colour family or colour palette can create an aesthetic environment and provide variety to the display. You can still celebrate with bold colours, but it’s good to know the 60-30-10 rule. This means that 60% of your room is the dominant colour, 30% is the secondary colour and the last 10% is the accent.
INCLUDE DIFFERENT SIZES
When combining patterns, make sure they are not the same size. Use a variety of large scale patterns as dominant patterns and combine them with medium or smaller scale patterns for accents. Chevron or herringbone patterns for example, are versatile but can be overwhelming in large quantities, so use the pattern on a smaller scale, such as cushions, window treatments, rugs or to simulate a larger image.
CREATE VISUAL BALANCE
Mixing and matching patterns and colours can enhance your design skills but overdoing it can clutter a room. Mix solid colours occasionally to break up the lines and shapes of your patterns. Also, let your patterns flow across the room, not just to the side.
BE CAREFUL WITH PRINTS
Mixing prints is another aspect of interior design that needs to be balanced, other animal prints (or graphic symbols) look good, but there are too many of them over the top and it’s unexpected. When mixing prints, combine old prints with your favorite prints to keep your visual design balanced.
