mixing patterns

12 years ago

Please help! I keep on buying pillows in an effort to tie patterns in my family room together. I originally bought the chevron throw and the trellis print, but now it seems that I'm leaning a little more rustic. Can all these patterns work together? The newest pillows, I bought today have more taupes and browns (I have brown side chairs) and I plan on getting some natural linen curtain panels. Which pillows/patterns should I keep or get rid of. Thanks...

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Exeter Handkerchief Company

12 years ago

Asymmetrical pillow placement, pillows of vary size( example 24" square, 18 " square, 12-22" rectangle), and fabric patterns of different scale might help create your look. The following design solutions follow some of those ideas.

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Lion Windows and Doors
12 years ago
I love all the pillows they fit nice together
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Kathi (kmcd)
Original Author
12 years ago
One more...
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karemore55
12 years ago
They are all working beautifully together - good job!
karemore55
12 years ago
The only thing I would suggest is having two or three of the patterns in more than one pillow, and then one or two in a stand-alone pattern.
groveraxle
12 years ago
I think all the pillows are fine together, though maybe not so close. You've mixed pattern sizes and shapes within the same color palette and it works. I assume you put them all on the sofa just to show them all at once. Now move some of them to the chairs. You done good!
Kathi (kmcd)
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi Karemore. Thank you! All the pillows are in twos except for the yellow and white ones, one of each of those. I feel much better now :)
Kathi (kmcd)
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks, goveraxle. Yes, piled them all there for the pictures.
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Warner Decor
12 years ago
Hi! I think to make it not too matchy matchy, I would remove one of the grey and white rectangular pillows on one side. :) I would also select a yellow accent piece to go on the ottoman:
http://deciture.com/shop/decor/9/yellow-ribbed-glass-lantern-candleholders/
Kathi (kmcd)
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you Warner Décor. I've been looking for that perfect yellow accent. I actually ordered a yellow ginger jar off Etsy (without reading the dimensions) and it came Lilliputian size...so now I'm still looking.
Ann
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
I actually like all the pillows, but I don't like the throw. I think a solid throw would be better. Its colors aren't bad, but it just feels too busy and a bit distracting for the serene space.
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Kathi (kmcd)
Original Author
12 years ago
Ann...I changed the carpet because of this throw, but I think you may be right. I think that's what's been throwing it off the whole time. Thanks.
tennisanyone
12 years ago
I have a gray couch with yellow pillows so I would say yes, that they go together.
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mlc509
12 years ago
Kmcd, I love your sectional & pillow choices! If you don't mind sharing, where is the sectional from? Thanks!
Kathi (kmcd)
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you mlc509. I got the sectional from Urban Barn. I believe that it's a Canadian retailer.
Cait Armstrong
11 years ago
Remove the chevron and you're good (or put it in a chest until it gets cold). You only need a couple patterns. The white blanket is enough. Do you really need two blankets?
Sacha Eklund
11 years ago
I actually like all the colors and prints you bought! I agree that you don't need the chevron throw on the couch. Keep it for functional reasons because though. Love the mixed print look!
karemore55
11 years ago
This is an old thread - from 1 1/2 years ago.