Last month in Design 101 we discussed how repeating similar colors throughout the home helps create a home that has a nice sense of flow and cohesiveness. The principle of repeating colors also pertains to decorating a room. If you use a color once in a room be sure to use it at least one or two more times in other areas of the room. Repetition in design is crucial to creating rooms that are cohesive and satisfactory to the eye.
Today we will be talking about the repetition of patterns in creating beautiful spaces in your home. The use of patterns in your rooms promotes interest and personality! Imagine a room that only had furniture and décor that were solid colors, absolutely no prints or patterns. It would be pretty plain and less welcoming.
There are a vast amount of patterns out there! Some include Stripes, Florals, Polka Dots, Herringbone, Geometric, Ikat, and the list goes on and on. It is important to utilize pattern in decorating your home and to repeat patterns in a space.
I find that the most attractive spaces have one main pattern carried out throughout the room with one or two other patterns that take more of a back seat position. Here are some great examples from professional interior designers. Study the picture and see if you can pick up on the main pattern being employed.
The bathroom above is fun and different but unified due to it’s use of repetition in both color and pattern. I do not know the technical name of the pattern exercised in this room but I call it scroll. It is a pattern with soft curves that branch out in varying directions. I see a scroll pattern in the wall paper, in the drapery, in the sconce, in the hand towel, and in the rug.
I love that your broke down the many thoughts that go into creating a space. I think I consider these things but sometimes I need to be reminded of them. Thank you for the examples. You can see a difference. Of course it is all up to personal taste but you don’t want to be the only one in love with your home while everyone else cringes. A good balance is needed
You’re welcome, Emily! Yes, definitely a good balance is the goal. I appreciate your
comment!:-)
I really appreciate the way you broke this down for those of us who aren’t designers by nature. I’m in the process of redecorating my family room and have been having a dickens of a time picking fabric for throw pillows. After reading this, I realized that I have two elements with stripes already, so I guess I should look for patterns with a play on stripes.as I move forward. Thanks for the tips!
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Kim, I’m so glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!:-)
Thanks for the tips! Like Kim above, I am not a designer by nature and I need things broken down. I will look at a room and know that I like it, but not know how to recreate it. This has given me some great ideas for the house that I will be moving into in a few weeks.
Thanks again, visiting you from Thrifty Thursday. 🙂
Ashley @ LeavingTheRut.com
I’m so glad you found this helpful, Ashley! Sounds like the next couple weeks will be a busy, exciting time!!! Thanks for stopping by!:-)