{"id":13312,"date":"2021-03-17T17:01:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T21:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dad19f023c.nxcli.net\/?p=13312"},"modified":"2024-07-18T13:27:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:27:50","slug":"pattern-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wideplankflooring.com\/blog\/pattern-play\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mix Patterns From Walls to Hardwood Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"
You don\u2019t need to be an interior design professional to know that mixing patterns, from prints in your drapes, furniture to the texture on your walls or one of the many exciting parquet floor designs<\/a> available, can seem as intimidating as skiing down a double black diamond. It feels like one wrong choice could lead to aesthetic disaster. But, keep in mind that when patterns are executed thoughtfully, the harmonious contrast, color and visual interest they create is something truly spectacular.<\/h6>\n

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Ensure a favorable outcome for your next design challenge by following a few mindful instructions for mixing patterns in your home. Join us as we lead you through common questions, untangle the mystery surrounding scale, shape and color, and show you which rules can almost always be broken. With our careful guidance, you\u2019ll be a pattern pro in no time.<\/p>\n

One Color Reigns Supreme<\/h3>\n

As with all great designs, it is important to first establish your color baseline or dominant hue. Decide which general direction you plan to follow and build outwards from that point. Do you have a theme in mind? Does this theme fit the style of your home? Before you get too carried away dreaming of beachy prints or French florals, choose a color that will form the foundation of your vision.<\/p>\n

By deciding now on a single color that will act as the starting point, you set the anchor for the room. All other design choices will take this shade into consideration. This first step will assist in keeping the overall look and feel of your room cohesive, even as you start to add layer upon layer of colors and patterns along with contrasting hardwood floors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Once you have established your neutral, it\u2019s time for the next big question: What does your primary pattern look like and how much of a focal point do you want it to be? In modern design, the general rule is to dedicate no more than 30% of the space to patterns, but if you\u2019re feeling confident, we heartily encourage you to break this standard. Design is about having fun, and if a bold pattern on pattern space speaks to you, own your creativity and go for it!<\/p>\n

Picking Patterns and Prints<\/h3>\n

Now that you\u2019ve decided the quantity of print you would like to include, pick your pattern. If you have a single pattern in mind that will work well with your solid neutral, use it as inspiration for all your secondary prints. Keep in mind that we\u2019re always considering balance. Even when adding patterns to patterns, visual harmony is key to creating a purposeful look.<\/p>\n

Always consider the role each additional pattern will play in the space.<\/p>\n