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 #4: Filling Your Room With One-Sized Prints
An assortment of small-, mid-, and large-scale patterns is essential to creating interest and leading your eye around the room. Your collection should include at least one large-scale print, plus a mix of at least two other mid- to small-scale prints. Think about it like this: the largest print creates a little drama, whereas the others support your story.
Published 03/01/2017
