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Guest Picks: Bringing Pattern Into Your Home
I'm the founder and editor of Rooms and Words, a two-headed blogazine about all things design. I also contribute regularly to shelter magazines in Israel and love styling and decorating for my family and friends.
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I have to admit, I'm a pattern lover. Recently, I helped a friend put her bedroom together and was amazed at how scared she was of using patterns in her space. Here are some easy way to incorporate them into your home decor, whether you're a pattern newbie or not.
— Chedva from Rooms and Words
— Chedva from Rooms and Words
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Greenfynch Settee, Vintage Suzani - $3,898.00 »
The toned-down colors of this suzani-style upholstery almost read as a neutral, so you get to have a trendy pattern and still keep it relaxed.
by Mini Moderns
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Whitby Porcelain Cake Stand - GBP 29.95 »
I like Mini Moderns' accessories for home because they allow you to get used to patterns without committing. If you fall in love with their patterns, they have amazing wallpaper too!
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Chevron Embroidered Batik - $185.00 »
I love this batik pillow! Sure, it's not subtle in any way, but you can just toss it on or off your sofa according to your mood and decor.
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Antique Bakhtiari Rug »
Vintage rugs add so much personality and pattern to any space. And somehow, people are more accepting of pattern when it's on the floor.
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Eskayel - Tigers Eye Wallpaper - $490.00 »
I adore Eskayel's wallpaper. The psychedelic, geometric prints are not for everybody, so to enjoy them I would probably frame them as art.
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Nasrid Palace Mosaic »
Don't you love mosaics? This wallpaper is inspired by mosaics and I can see it bringing so much energy into a room design.
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Peacock Print Bench Cushion - $625.00 »
I love the idea of taking patterned fabrics outside. Trina Turk's fabric collection is for both indoor and outdoor use, and I like it in big doses (sofa or bench seat) outside and small doses (throw pillow) inside the house.
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Swirl Rug - $129.00 »
Patterns are also for contemporary design lovers! I think this stripy swirl rug is great and can set the tone of a room's decor.
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Ferm Living - Harlequin Wallpaper - $110.00 »
Here's a wallpaper pattern that won't scare pattern newbies! It's young, geometric and fresh, yet sophisticated. The color is beautiful too.
by Rikshaw Design
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Taj Boudoirs - $30.00 »
These Rikshaw pillows are so pretty and cheerful. They'd work well either for kids or grown-ups.
by Serena & Lily
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Custom Upholstered Fillmore Bed In Designer Fabrics - $1,450.00 »
I like that the bed itself has a pattern. The small scale of the pattern and the classic color scheme keep it from being overwhelming.
by Bloomingdale's
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Diane von Furstenberg "Tie Dye" King Duvet Cover - $335.00 »
If there's an expert on patterns, she's Diane von Furstenberg. I think it's cool that she brought her sense of pattern from fashion to home decor, and I would love to sleep on these sheets.
by Design Darling
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Zebra Matches, Green - $7.00 »
Even the biggest pattern-phobe will agree to some zebra matchbook action (I hope so, at least). And that's definitely a step in the right direction.
by Society Social
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Seeing Spots & Stripes Pillow - $68.00 »
This new take on the classic dots pattern is beautiful, elegant, and subtle enough for those who are just starting to introduce patterns into their homes.
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Canton Blue Lamp - $200.00 »
A whole room in toile de jouy pattern may be a bit much, but this lamp base injects it into your decor without sweating it.
by Live Like You
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Westport Carpet - $545.00 »
When in doubt, go for stripes! This rug will work in virtually any decor style and add a graphic punch to your space.
by LAURA ASHLEY
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Lori Floral Wallpaper - $32.00 »
I would cover one wall in this wallpaper and paint the rest of the room the same beige. The glimmer of the pattern will keep it from blending in too much.
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Grey Chevron Drawer Liners - $25.00 »
Your drawers deserve pattern too! I still can't get over chevron, and drawer liners add so much chic; they show you really do care about details.
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20" Ikat Check Sage Lampshade - $325.00 »
I'm in love with the idea of adding pattern by changing a boring lamp shade to one with a design. This one is special because it's both gingham and ikat!
by Shandell's
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Vintage Wallpaper Lampshade "Leaves" - $95.00 »
This is a lampshade covered in vintage wallpaper! It has instant pattern and so much personality and charm.
by One Kings Lane
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Allegra Hicks »
Books like Allegra Hicks' add instant pattern to your coffee table and can also serve as inspiration for using more patterns — can't go wrong with that!
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Royal Hawaiian Triangles Tea Towel By Avril Loreti - $25.00 »
I would absolutely hang this tea towel as art, but even in the kitchen it brings pattern and interest into your home.
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