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5 Ways to Mix Prints Like a Pro

  • renae535
  • Jun 16, 2017
  • 1 min read

Updated: 12 hours ago

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.

For help designing your house, get in touch with us!

-Renae

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