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Get expert tips on how to mix patterns in a room like a designer and discover how mixing patterns like a pro can elevate your home to create a beautiful space that reflects your unique sense of style.
HAVE A COLOR SCHEME
Having a color scheme is key when mixing patterns. The colors in a color scheme should work together to evoke the mood you’re trying to achieve.
PLAY WITH SCALES AND PROPORTION
Play with the scale of your patterns to achieve balance. Team up busy patterns with simpler ones for a harmonious look.
USE COLOR AND BALANCE
Replicate one or two similar hues that run throughout the patterned elements in other areas of the room to achieve a balanced composition. This way, you'll create a “connecting thread” that ties the room together.
Too many busy patterns can be overwhelming for a space and make it feel cluttered, so it’s important to give our eyes a visual rest. You’ll want to use solid colors within your color scheme to break up your patterns
BREAK UP BUSY PATTERNS
Mixing patterns is not just about combining prints, it’s also about experimenting with texture. Textured solid colors are a more gentle way to introduce patterns to your spaces and are much easier to combine with bolder patterns.
EXPERIMENT WITH TEXTURE
TEST IT OUT
If you’re still unsure about how to go about it, my biggest advice is to test it out! One way to test pattern mixing is by laying out different scraps of fabrics and swatches together to see how they look.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patterns can you mix in one room?
There are no hard-set rules but you shouldn’t mix more than 3 or 4 patterns together.
How can I mix patterns without making my room look cluttered?
The biggest mistakes in mixing patterns in interior design are using too many competing patterns and ignoring negative space.
Thin stripes + Thick Stripes + Textured Solids Toile + Herringbone Ticking Stripes + Large Florals + Chevron Damasks + Polka Dots + Florals Botanicals + Geometrics
Pattern Combos That Work
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