If you are looking for new ideas to decorate your home, then consider the use of pattern in your interior decor.
So how do you use pattern, and what kind of effect can it have? Well, in this article, let's have a look at a few ideas on how to use this method of interior decor, and the styles of home that it will suit. The use of pattern is not only suited to country homes. As you'll see, it's much more versatile than this.
Here are 3 top ways to make use pattern in your home:
1. Use patterned wallpaper as a feature in a room.
In the past wallpaper was used mainly in elegant styled homes. But now, wallpaper has made a comeback not only in the classic home but in modern decor as well. There are 3 current trends in wallpaper use in the home.
The first is the use of subtle and elegant wallpaper of a classic or French styled home. These usually use light tones such as beiges, greens, blues and browns, and are featured in a variety of elegant, curved designs. The second is the use of richly colored wallpaper in an elegant home, in the colors of rich reds and browns. And the third trend is the use of a patterned wallpaper with a twist, in modern homes and high-rise New York apartments.
When done tastefully, this can add a real sense of atmosphere and even excitement to a room or home.
2. Use a patterned curtain or window treatment.
Curtains have always been in fashion, and the use of pattern in a curtain is certainly in high demand. The secret here is to use a pattern that will continue to have appeal for a long time.
Some of the most popular styles include Brocade, Damask and Mille-Fleurs with a modern style. What you should consider is the overall color scheme and style of your home. Your curtains should match this. Some patterns are subtle and are represented by 3 or 4 repeating motifs of designs or leaves, while others are bolder and bring will more attention to themselves.
Have a look at some display centers and request a swatch to take home with you as well.
3. Use soft furnishings.
This is perhaps the simplest way to add pattern to any room. The idea here is to use a few featured pieces of soft furnishings to bring color and pattern to any setting.
Items such as cushions, throws and rugs can add pattern and points of interest to a room setting. These can complement the rest of the decor but be a shade lighter or darker to give it some highlighting. Or they can be more contrasting in color if the room needs some stronger highlighting.
The main consideration here is style. The style of the soft furnishing should go well with the rest of the decor. This way, it will belong yet add a contribution of its own.
So there you have it.
You now have the 3 top tips when it comes to the use of pattern in your home decor. As with the use of color, you can transform the feel of a room with pattern. So have a look at homes and display centers which feature various kinds of decor, to find designs that suit your particular setting and that appeal to your own tastes.
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