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Not only does adding pattern to a room add warmth and pizazz, but if you do it in the form of a bedspread, sheet or rug, it's something totally removable. So when you get tired of it, you can just retire it for a season until you're ready for it again.

Here are some of our favorite posts to help mix and match some bold patterns for a cozy and warm Fall:

• Think about scale. Mix large scale patterns with small ones so it doesn't get overwhelming
• Palette: choose fabrics and patterns that are part of the same color palette and you'll have a much better time creating a cohesive look.
• Think texture too. The pattern might be white and white in the form of stripes on the bedding, or different textures on a rug or pillow.
• Check out these combos for some inspiration. A little retro, but totally modern palettes
• Are you over faux bois yet? If not, you're in luck.
• Look what a little pattern did to this bathroom
• Take a look at this and see if you don't feel like going really bold.
• And finally some of our favorite tips for mixing and matching patterns.

(Image: lutterlagkage via aesthetic outburst)