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