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Fun With Retro Patterns: Interlocking Rings
Mid-century-inspired patterns are popping up in home furnishings from throw pillows to tiles, windows, wallpaper and rugs. The interlocking rings motif is particularly intriguing to me because of its rich symbolism. One ring by itself is a circle which means "forever," two symbolize "together" (as in wedding bands), and five rings—the symbol of the Olympic Games—represents unity of the games' participating continents. It seems that the more rings you add, the better it gets. So why not bring some of this positive energy into your home? Here are some ways you might incorporate the feeling and style of interlocking rings into your interiors:
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In this traditional kitchen, a geometric pattern in soft olive green looks classic on a tile mosaic backsplash.
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This throw pillow adds color and pattern to an otherwise solid and neutral living room.
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| With a bold chartreuse-on-white pattern of interlocking rings, this rug makes a statement and sets the palette for this bed room. |
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This pattern takes on a whole new look when it is cut into a section, as shown in the leaded glass window design.
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A muted pattern on this shower curtain echoes the shape of the penny tiles stripes.
Two patterned mosaic tile panels serve as wall art and make a beautiful backdrop for this luxurious tub.
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The classic rings motif on a curtain adds interesting pattern to a solid-colored bedroom with simple bedding.
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A elegant blue-gray rug with platinum rings greets you in this eclectic entry area. It is at home with the Le Corbusier armchair and Eileen Gray side table, both Mid-Century Modern icons, and the blue gray looks great with chrome. Notice how the tabletop echoes the ring shape.
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Wallpaper with light lines on a white background provides a subtle all-over pattern for a home office.
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Here is the rest of the room. Although this designer is not afraid of pattern, she chose to let the bold chevron rug do the talking while the softly patterned wallpaper is quiet.
Tip: When mixing patterns, let one take center stage, or the room will feel loud and chaotic.
Tip: When mixing patterns, let one take center stage, or the room will feel loud and chaotic.
| Light-colored interlocking rings on chocolate brown cover a wall to create a focal point. The rest of the walls are painted in the same brown to showcase the pattern. Orange chairs and accessories stand out against this backdrop. |
In this closeup view, you can see that two patterns are mixed. It works because the wall pattern is bolder and larger in scale than the chair's. From a distance, the chairs read almost solid orange.
Can you see adding a little (or a lot) of this retro pattern to your home?
Can you see adding a little (or a lot) of this retro pattern to your home?
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Rebekah Zaveloff Thanks Debbie, for including one of our projects in this ideabook! I love this pattern!
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ds design studio Rebekah, me too! Where did you get that beautiful tile?
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Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc. So glad you found delight in our hand painted/stenciled wall!
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Rebekah Zaveloff It's Erin Adams tile from Ann Sacks.
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ds design studio Garrison, I had no idea it was hand stenciled and painted. Thanks for sharing your stunning rooms with us!
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callisondesigner Any one have a source for the wall paper in the last photo?
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ds design studio callisondesigner, it is hand stenciled and painted. I though it was wall paper too. Isn't it amazing?
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Sharon love that first kitchen backsplash! green, rings, clean, modern, what's not to love?
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Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc. A little more info on the stenciled wall (with the orange plaid chairs). The wall and the table top are both achieved by using stencils; many can be found here http://www.modellodesigns.com/. The decorative painter also used a stencil to create the crocodile texture on the tabletop and wetbar countertop...many similar stencils can be found at http://fauxfx.com/StencilFX.aspx. The product she was working exclusively with was LusterStone and it was applied with a palette knife. 
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ds design studio Garrison, thanks for letting us know more about this fabulous wall and the tabletop and wetbar texture. We are enjoying your rooms here at Houzz!
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Ideabook updated on Dec. 11, 2010.
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