5 Ways to Mix Prints Like a Pro

renae535
Jun 16, 2017
1 min read

Updated: Apr 22

Have you ever wondered how interior designers take a room from typical to curated-looking? A lot of it has to do with creating contrast in the home. Here are a few tips for pattern mixing. A skill that requires time to perfect.

Choose a print to lead with and one to use secondarily

Cozy living room with a grey sofa, yellow and patterned pillows, glass table, modern lamp, and abstract art. Soft lighting and a calm vibe.

The gray-yellow is carried over from pillow to pillow and rests in other furnishings in the room. Having just the right amount of the dominant color is essential in a room. All of this hinges on other pieces in the room, such as placement, purpose, flow, accessories, texture, lighting, time of use, etc.
Different scales of prints create interesting contrast

Abstract design split diagonally: left features red and orange geometric stripes on brown; right shows gray chain links on white.

Wallpaper by Hérmes
Keep textiles in a color family

A person adjusts a gray and white pillow on a dark teal sofa in a well-lit room with a large window. A floor lamp adds to the cozy setting.

The blue family has endless possibilities!
Pair prints with neutrals

Cozy living room with beige chairs, patterned pillows, and a side table with a lamp. Outdoors visible through large windows. Relaxing mood.

Main neutral textiles with accent patterns create depth.
Pick two different patterns that share a single color

Elegant dining room with a table set for four, floral-patterned chairs, and a blue vase centerpiece. Sunlit room with garden view.

Carrying color from room to room with a shared color creates cohesion.

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-Renae

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