Homeowners are often cautious about mixing patterns, for fear it will look messy, but when it's done right, pattern clashing can create a wonderfully multi-layered look that feels design-led and intentional, rather than a chaotic jumble of prints and colors.
In this 1973 photo of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury lounging amid a collection of decorative prints from florals to stripes (let's not ignore his bold shirt design), it feels 'right'.
