Small Doses of Layered Pattern

Layered one on top of another, multiple patterns can sometimes be overwhelming, but if you set some limits for them, they can bring style and character to a space...

Small doses of layered pattern allow you to mix and match without investing too much time or money. A few places to consider layering patterns include the kitchen (experiment with patterned dishes and tea towels), the dining room (try out some patterned place settings), a hallway corner or nook (try wallpapering a small section), and your living room (throw pillows, stacking cushions, and blankets can have a big impact). The photos above show examples of ways to play with pattern in each of these spaces.

• 1 Kitchen Wares from Tas-ka
• 2 DwellStudio Placemats
• 3 UK House Tour from Cookie Magazine
• 4 Lindsay's Bold West Loop Style
• 5 How To: Make Fold, Stitch, and Stuff Floor Cushions

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i love it. i always wish i had the talent to mix and match patterns like that!

posted by JeffC on June 18th 2009 at 4:32pm
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Layering patterns, if they are the right ones, is such a great way to create depth to in a space. Thanks for the inspirational photos!

Laura
http://www.grafxnerd.net

posted by grafxnerd on June 18th 2009 at 4:43pm
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I love the mirror hanging on top of the Orla Kiely wallpaper. Does anyone know where to find that?

posted by livvy on June 19th 2009 at 11:11am
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I guess I don't have the right eye talent for too much layering. When I try it....it ends up looking like I ran out of stuff that matched.

posted by baileyb on June 19th 2009 at 6:15pm
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@baileyb - in my case, when i layer pattern, i like the effect most of the time but other people think i ran out of stuff that matched.

posted by selenakyle on June 21st 2009 at 1:13pm
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