Patterns & Prints. The Do's & Don'ts
Have you ever walked into a room or scrolled through pinterest and had one of those moments where you are looking at a space filled with all different patterns that just perfectly work together? Then comes the thought of "how did they do that?!".
Don't worry I have totally been there too (and still frequently am). Some designers (and home dwellers) are just down right amazing at mixing prints. It can seem like a tricky thing to master, but honestly there are just a few key components you have to remember to make your space look like a professional was there.
Two busy patterns will turn your interior into a serious eye sore.
Instead, try matching up this organic vibrant pattern with a neutral geometric one. This will leave your room looking sophisticated, yet fun.
A small pattern + a small pattern confuses all onlookers. It makes it look like you couldn't decide which to use so you just threw both in.
Try mixing a small pattern with a large pattern to leave your room looking dynamic. In this case it also brings some color into the space without overwhelming the room.
Two patterns of the same(ish) animal, people might think you have a slight obsession.
Instead, try mixing this fun fox with a complimentary color Ikat to add the perfect balance between ferocious & fun.
Unless your space is on a tropical island or a beach house along the coast, mixing floral on floral is a bit overwhelming.
(To be honest, this combo at a beach house might even be to overwhelming)
Try a to mix those same green vines with a small scale pattern with lots of great color to pull from. The greens in the pattern on the right really pop when paired with the print on the left.
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All and all, just have fun with your space. Sure these key rules are helpful in making your space as amazing as possible, but to be honest, just have fun with it. If you love something, buy it. If you love it enough you will make it work no matter what. Enjoy // Like // &Share
cough drops & puffs
Good Morning my favs
I hope you all had an eventful weekend; filled with birthday parties, brunch, sports bars to cheer on your favorite team, DIYs, movie marathons, and all of the other awesome activities that are saved up for the weekend. I, unfortunately, spent most of the weekend snuggled in bed (with cat) watching How I Met Your Mother on Netflix for 48 hours straight. Typically I wouldn't mind spending an occasional weekend in, to rest and get my apartment in order, however this weekend my bed ridden self was due to being sick :(
Don't worry, just a cough kind of cold. I think it's because of the seasons changing or running around in the rain with the wrong kind of shoes last weekend. Either way after resting for the majority of the weekend, I'm feeling much better. Which is a great start to the week. Sometimes we all need to take a break, put all FOMO fears aside, and just rest.
My well rested self is officially ready for the week. Hope you all are too, but if not here's some inspiration to boost your Monday blues. Enjoy // Like // &Share
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two bar stools // three ways
If you couldn't tell, I definitely have a passion for interior design. This passion always keeps me on the hunt for amazing pieces of furniture. Occasionally, I will find pieces that I love, but have no client to buy it for. And that is when my imagination gets to have some fun.
These two vintage metal frame wood bar stools from Chairish are kind of amazing. The Chairish bar stool collection is filled with amazing choices, but these two are my ultimate fav. They're simple yet elegant. They could be placed in a super modern home, beneath a sleek granite counter top. Or in small city dwelling for a couple looking to bring some rustic element into their life. Unfortunately, at the moment I actually have no clients with any bar stool needs.
But if I did & I was designing...
metal frame wood barstools from chairish // Pitkin Pub Table from Wayfair // Parkerview Loveseat from Urban Outfitters // Cantilever Lamp from Urban Outfitters // Woods Print from Wordsauce Nation // Lakelife in a Bottle from Wordsauce Nation // Eames Molded Plastic Armchair Rocker from Hive Modern // Wool Cube Pouf from Urban Outfitters // Box Frame Coffee Table from West Elm // Quintus Rug, Red from One Kings Lane
metal frame wood barstools from chairish // Palm Beach Pillow from Furbish Studio // Nostalgia Pub Table from Pastel Furniture // Timber Coffee Table from Lulu & Georgia // Hanna - 3 from Organic Modernism // // York 2 Piece sectional from West Elm // Lavender Spotted Silk Pillow from Furbish Studio // Mocha Roped Cotton Pouf Ottoman from Lamps Plus // Armchair from Gilt // Cantilever Lamp from Urban Outfitters // Palomino $ White Cowhide Rug from Jersey Road // Dash & Albert Rug from Layla Grayce