How To Mix Patterns In Your Decor
Like I mentioned there aren’t set rules for mixing fabric patterns but if you’re here, you’re probably aware that you like the look but not sure how to mix and match fabrics in a way that doesn’t look haphazard.
The easy steps for mixing fabric patterns you’ll learn here are a great starting point to get outside your comfort zone while having a formula to follow that gives you the confidence you need to go for it.
A few things to note before we get started…
- Your fabric patterns don’t have to match, they just have to go.
- They will most often “go” because they will have colors in common.
- For the sake of keeping it simple we are going to mix three fabric patterns together.
Common fabric prints and termonology:
- Geometric prints: Have a pattern with clean lines and clear edges. The simplest geometric patterns are polka dots or stripes, but there are a lot of really interesting and more complicated geometric patterns also.
- Organic prints: Can include floral patterns or anything inspired by nature. They can be very literal or a bit more abstract. Organic patterns can have a lot of swirl and movement and it is typically difficult to see where the pattern repeats itself.
- Stripes
- Solids
- Scale / Repition: How often a pattern repeats or how large a pattern looks. Small scale patterns can appear like a solid from across the room.
- Texture
- Weight: How thick the fabric is. The lighter the weight, the thinner the fabic. The thicker the fabric the more it holds its shape.