6 Decorating Mistakes You Might Be Making with Patterns
Designer and author Rebecca Atwood reveals common mishaps to avoid—and how to achieve just the right balance of prints—in her book
Living with Pattern.
By Rebecca Atwood
Photo: © Emily Johnston
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Mistake #2: Forgetting to Bring Home a Swatch
The easiest and most cost-effective way to understand scale prior to purchasing is to bring home swatches and samples to help you visualize. A small- or mid-size pattern might look busy and complicated when viewed up close and on its own; however, when you pull back and envision it in a space, it may become less bold and more textural.
Published 03/01/2017
