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How to Create the Newest Look: Pattern Blocking in Home Decor

August 30, 2011 By Jaima Leave a Comment

Hi, I’m Jaima, a designer who loves anything to do with color and  prints.  I just happened to be out and about at  Chesterdales Home and Garden shop, a great store  in Naples that specializes in antiquities, resale, consignment and designer goods. I like this shop as it  inspires me with new design concepts.  While walking around the shop I had an AHA moment, realizing the next trend in design was PATTERN BLOCKING. Read on…

home decor, design with wallpaper, decorating patchwork style

Chesterdales Home & Garden

Pattern blocking  makes interiors  and fashion more interesting visually.  I love this wall above as it screams pattern but offers a warm and  inviting space. This kind of  Patchwork  style was  popular during the 60’s and is coming back but with in a refreshed modern sensibility.  Mixing prints and textures is the new style.   Two designers who are ahead in this trend are Mary Katranzo and Stella McCartney. They love to mix it up creating unique one of a kind looks.

mary Katranso designer, Stella McCartney designs,

 Pattern Blocking in Fashion

Photos Courtesy of Mary Katranzo, www.nystyle.com; stellamccartney.com

I believe fashion is just starting to get serious  about pattern.  Home design has always loved pattern, especially in the luxury market.   As a pattern designer  people have always asked me how to put patterns  together.  Here’s  my design advice to help you style your home with this new trend.

Below are TIPS on what  prints to use to create a pattern blocking style.

Look #1: Mix  a large scale floral, stripe and plain pattern together.

  • Select  colors from the floral for the companion prints.

tricia guild decor, interior design with florals, mixing prints,

 Tricia Guild Designer Prints

Photo Courtesy of www.designersguild.com

Look #2:   Mix  a stripe, check and floral together: Known as “The Classic”

*Ralph Lauren and Rachel Ashwell are  great designers to follow for this look. They can help you create a more traditional style bedroom or living room with  these three prints compared to the modern look below.

Tricia Guild Designer Prints

Photo courtesy of www.desginersguild.com


Look #3:  Use one print for a theme and expand on it.

  • Mix several floral prints together but keep them all in  the same color range.
  • Pick a novelty theme ( seashells / beach) and carry it throughout a room. Expand the theme onto the walls, carpets, furniture and accessories.


One Theme Prints

Photos courtesy of www.elledecor.com,www.seasideinspired.com

Look #4: Try only mixing  graphic stylized prints together.

  • A stylized floral  mixed with a geometric print creates a modern look.

pattern mixing with graphic prints, pillows, accessories in home furnitingsMadeline Weinrib  Pattern Mix

Photo Courtesy of madelineweinrib.com

Look #5:  Select various prints but  all  in one color story.

  •  Toile’s in one color are great to mix with other prints. This look creates an elegant and simple sophisticated decor.


Barclay Butera Interiors

Photo courtesy of barclaybutera.com

Look #6: Use one print in various colors.

  • Any prints look good this way whether they are graphics, polka dots, flowers or stripes. Just use one pattern in various colors to create visual interest.



Kelly Wearstler Designs

Photo courtesy of www.kellywearstler.com

 There you have it…a few ideas to get you motivated. Try a little PATTERN BLOCKING in  your home decor.

As I always say ” Surround yourself with prints…you’ll love your life and space a lot more! “
Cheers.
Jaima

 

 

 

Filed Under: Trend Watch Tagged With: barclay butera, decorating with mixed prints, desginers guild, how to mix patterns, how to use prints in a home, modern prints, pattern blocking, prints, seashell decor, traditional decorating, Tricia Guild

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