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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

You've Heard of Color Combinations – But These Are the New Pattern Pairings Designers Are Loving for Fall and Beyond

Cozy country cottage living room with butter yellow walls, a brick fireplace, beams, a blue pattern skirted sofa with a yellow check pillow and a patterned ottoman.

For me, the success of a well-designed space often comes down to one simple secret: pattern combinations. Over the past year, I’ve noticed a real shift in interiors, with designers embracing bolder, more unexpected pattern pairings – so I, of course, wanted to know how they're doing it.

As designer Lauren Gilberthorpe points out, 'There is a growing confidence in how designers are mixing patterns, with an emphasis on contrast and character rather than strict coordination. The aim is to create something that feels both refined and expressive, where each element has its place but still allows for a sense of spontaneity.'

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