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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

Pattern clashing is the tricky trend we are loving – 10 rules designers always follow to ensure it works

Three spaces with bold, bright patterns.

Bright, bold patterns bring any design scheme to life, but they can be a bit intimidating to those who tend to stick with pared-back color schemes and neutral palettes. For many, bringing just one out-of-the-box pattern into the living room can feel overwhelming – much less introducing four or five to coexist and contrast.

But colorful patterns are an important part of interior design no matter your aesthetic, and knowing how to use them well can make a good design scheme great.

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