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
Illustration: Rebecca Atwood
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Mistake #5: Treating Different Patterns Equally
If you used them all in the same quantity, the space would feel hectic. Create a visual hierarchy. Traditionally, the larger print would be used in the largest proportion, but that's not always the case. You'll be naturally inclined to choose a smaller pattern for a dining chair and larger pattern for a sofa simply because of the size of the object. Don't be afraid to exaggerate the opposite and go for a big, bold pattern on a dining chair or pillow.
Published 03/01/2017
