Consider pattern in 2011

 The latest edition of Style at Home and most design forecasts proclaim that what you need for your home this year is pattern.   There's no limit to the ways pattern can be added to a room. Where you place it and how subtle or bold the  pattern choice will  dictate your unique look.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Walls </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> There are many ways to add pattern to your walls.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QqH0A5BsYfgYkvkmlT4VY-ujf5_wDg3q1xUBW5l2f5b7SHJN_ov5h5041Oti2OnACVb7CDKXRsGH_mxr3JFWCfmz4mp4A7KuXfCDtwczSQNbsXqmQh7AWZGk_2IxLuFe0AJnlUE_gean/s1600/3819494961_71e422caa5_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QqH0A5BsYfgYkvkmlT4VY-ujf5_wDg3q1xUBW5l2f5b7SHJN_ov5h5041Oti2OnACVb7CDKXRsGH_mxr3JFWCfmz4mp4A7KuXfCDtwczSQNbsXqmQh7AWZGk_2IxLuFe0AJnlUE_gean/s640/3819494961_71e422caa5_o.jpg" width="513" /></a>  <span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">This graphically  designed wallpaper  in two colours is the perfect backdrop to an otherwise white decor. It adds interest without being overwhelming.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/83417/Modern-Guest-Room-contemporary-bedroom-"></a> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Trellis patterns seem to be popping up everywhere. It's a little busy for me but it has it adherents. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/36727/beach-bungalow-8-houzz-tour-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles"><img alt="beach bungalow 8 houzz tour eclectic living room" border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/36727_0_3-8665-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="468" /></a> </div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/3587/megan-arquette-co-beachbungalow8" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">source</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Metal wall art is a great way to add subtle texture and pattern to a room.   </span><small> </small><br /><small>  </small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/83965/family-room-contemporary-family-room-los-angeles"><img alt="family room contemporary family room" border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/83965_0_3-1713-contemporary-family-room.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/family-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/11254/twenty7-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">source</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">There are many kinds of appliques you can buy for walls or you can make your own from contact paper. </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/32142/Design-Public---"><img alt="Design Public " border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/32142_0_3-2907--.jpg" width="480" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/32142/Design-Public---"><span style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pillows </b></div></div></div></div><br />Pillows never lose favour as a way to bring pattern into your decor. Ikea offers a range of inexpensive cushions with ethnic influences. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXc3BYc94kj-7BfFL7jV49OsGvUg4ZHyr8MqTrwnjOJQlBv1i57QoztAADQMO8JN_ithZh4caPHF0LGlDKnDbTlu6i8eHjgWoiu3QU8lrz59OOEB7J7LOtKCDRy1ijNp0G394v7fEN1VJN/s1600/ikea-ethnic-ambiance-textiles-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXc3BYc94kj-7BfFL7jV49OsGvUg4ZHyr8MqTrwnjOJQlBv1i57QoztAADQMO8JN_ithZh4caPHF0LGlDKnDbTlu6i8eHjgWoiu3QU8lrz59OOEB7J7LOtKCDRy1ijNp0G394v7fEN1VJN/s400/ikea-ethnic-ambiance-textiles-2011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Layered bedding is also a strong trend with mixed patterns used both boldly and subtly.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrC2tnhroguJLJB-cyqzSMNEd_xptW6ThVklQhLWnlhCCREbIP_nBKchYiObcgGOCX-rF5QJCxeai_mCnsobSfQyxdtiYkIEzCFn6bNxtuvLqdzpfDeBpy67vAns8ImIwZal52JP81ZkB9/s1600/211496-40029e1bc483bbd2532248ca3fb91c8cb13446ec.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrC2tnhroguJLJB-cyqzSMNEd_xptW6ThVklQhLWnlhCCREbIP_nBKchYiObcgGOCX-rF5QJCxeai_mCnsobSfQyxdtiYkIEzCFn6bNxtuvLqdzpfDeBpy67vAns8ImIwZal52JP81ZkB9/s640/211496-40029e1bc483bbd2532248ca3fb91c8cb13446ec.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://decorati.com/inspiration/25198"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> source</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/83417/Modern-Guest-Room-contemporary-bedroom-"><img alt="Modern Guest Room contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/83417_0_3-9248-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="480" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/6850/Judith-Balis" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">source </a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUYHyhpjT_VWBqL3OC-qzTIlnsXqTrnQvWU1ZdbP1CURgQwPwZKQd6kXwfp1VlBnOrpWxM_t6KB8MGavLY27U8zLml5V2N9phW_8JWRsCRhB8dat-YWnTh8mavWoY_9Mg2MFpDx_d3PJz/s1600/Coffee+Table+Book+Decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><b>Furniture </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Choosing one piece of furniture  to  designate a star in a room is another great way to add pattern.  If you choose this route, keep the pattern in check  by painting the walls  a shade that is  slightly darker or slightly lighter than your fabric. Sometimes the pattern lies quietly and just adds subtle interest. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/66706/living-room-contemporary-living-room-san-francisco"><img alt="living room contemporary living room" border="0" height="300" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/66706_0_3-0456-contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/313/Mark-English-Architects-AIA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">source</a></span><br /><br /><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/35244/dining-room-modern-dining-room-other-metros"><img alt="dining room modern dining room" border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/35244_0_3-3891-modern-dining-room.jpg" width="426" /></a></small><small> </small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/4484/nate-fowler" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">source </a></small></div></small></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQ0i74uRpvoknBZXNtBXNB_m7ScaGDMgt7GZUgOHOAHQvjKTwBzGKhYwBaK8xw-NFHHxwxBozStHa0P_zGHL1372AWtTVHT3d49Tk90XxD3EXrXbhGJh3Y-YBWmA_HdNwsG6HsVdx_ueJ/s1600/Tobi+Fairley+wall+art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQ0i74uRpvoknBZXNtBXNB_m7ScaGDMgt7GZUgOHOAHQvjKTwBzGKhYwBaK8xw-NFHHxwxBozStHa0P_zGHL1372AWtTVHT3d49Tk90XxD3EXrXbhGJh3Y-YBWmA_HdNwsG6HsVdx_ueJ/s640/Tobi+Fairley+wall+art.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.coastal-style-living.com/"> source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QqH0A5BsYfgYkvkmlT4VY-ujf5_wDg3q1xUBW5l2f5b7SHJN_ov5h5041Oti2OnACVb7CDKXRsGH_mxr3JFWCfmz4mp4A7KuXfCDtwczSQNbsXqmQh7AWZGk_2IxLuFe0AJnlUE_gean/s1600/3819494961_71e422caa5_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;">This stool might be small but the pattern helps it to hold its own in this room.  The wall display is a pattern in its own right.  Tobi Fairley's love of unusual colour schemes is in full swing here. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">When choosing furniture how much pattern is too much for you?   </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/27135/chair-eclectic-living-room-london"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01F1_kn3j8AYR7Wlq7F2Xb6zwk2E94G3X4Zv9vdXJPocoCw6fy65_hyphenhyphenFdGcfUqgg9wQ6TruvJYjqbv2nDKq3u00Xe0OCbT-haq0qEmmqNIMZ7llEk5QQICgY-RR-wIeB5rzZjvJtRsrg_/s1600/HCH3WHB_mj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01F1_kn3j8AYR7Wlq7F2Xb6zwk2E94G3X4Zv9vdXJPocoCw6fy65_hyphenhyphenFdGcfUqgg9wQ6TruvJYjqbv2nDKq3u00Xe0OCbT-haq0qEmmqNIMZ7llEk5QQICgY-RR-wIeB5rzZjvJtRsrg_/s400/HCH3WHB_mj.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://exoticinteriors.wordpress.com/2009/05/">source </a></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvV4uvKNNgWjLxWX_RrAwuKLlh80eAuBI_c9MUSPvOVYg35durx6zzqW5YNUo9BF1gdw8hSInLKYqNdod0A6zQLyLs2ByhV9csX7VrmgBea72LDgzOXAB_JGqbZ0ARWbGp6mYlk8wk-Iv/s1600/1-9-lulu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvV4uvKNNgWjLxWX_RrAwuKLlh80eAuBI_c9MUSPvOVYg35durx6zzqW5YNUo9BF1gdw8hSInLKYqNdod0A6zQLyLs2ByhV9csX7VrmgBea72LDgzOXAB_JGqbZ0ARWbGp6mYlk8wk-Iv/s400/1-9-lulu.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/seating-sofas-armchairs/green-leaf-pattern-on-the-lulu-chair-and-willa-platter-039977">source </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>Floors </b></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bSQO6bxpGjgJ1G3rCnOrRchsKOd4Blijw2F_Jvl7glyPFf1I-RDGvJFHvc5ibo_53ZRIlAZl404-_0z2uUAYBpmkl6nZkFMTIB08N4_VgDOWyDo3ck9oL6s8kTQs2VQIWx1drgOKDTdP/s1600/46583-01f66f89d07feea99bad3fb4bba981def37567a7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bSQO6bxpGjgJ1G3rCnOrRchsKOd4Blijw2F_Jvl7glyPFf1I-RDGvJFHvc5ibo_53ZRIlAZl404-_0z2uUAYBpmkl6nZkFMTIB08N4_VgDOWyDo3ck9oL6s8kTQs2VQIWx1drgOKDTdP/s640/46583-01f66f89d07feea99bad3fb4bba981def37567a7.jpg" width="476" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://decorati.com/inspiration/5488">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And don't forget the floor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But sometimes things for the floor can be found in other places....  This is a very effective use of an area rug to create subtle colour and textural variation.  The pattern works well with the floral on the chair. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuYqL_BxDGtrhfiv-sqclFbIQCHHCH_2auTB1fyXYZmpWBnSzkJoq4A_XbOMxIkUMBdjtcHDRSmGmVPTGmWvLYgatqcGF9UJN7nEewRckNSSoGFYqAK38-szrGooMX3aUYiAl_RXiuvrj/s1600/97568-338aceb15e0a7684e8a95f8e25804f67e785184f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuYqL_BxDGtrhfiv-sqclFbIQCHHCH_2auTB1fyXYZmpWBnSzkJoq4A_XbOMxIkUMBdjtcHDRSmGmVPTGmWvLYgatqcGF9UJN7nEewRckNSSoGFYqAK38-szrGooMX3aUYiAl_RXiuvrj/s640/97568-338aceb15e0a7684e8a95f8e25804f67e785184f.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://decorati.com/inspiration/13525">source</a></span><br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Personal preferences</b></div><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes you can overuse  a pattern and produce a room that is more static than interesting. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIItfd3e29pU8O-v8X7LwkMi3pVBX6qgMxeTYvhdhC1wBqtWzrIQlM_Rwqwcee-ffVKJ1UNuQuhpz82mRlRj-Xm6mSxhT5xa8Lh9WoekLV1b44xzGc_0yNqrWK9zUtHYPDiqj74mDNYoC8/s1600/blue-and-white-bedroom.+the+lennoxx.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIItfd3e29pU8O-v8X7LwkMi3pVBX6qgMxeTYvhdhC1wBqtWzrIQlM_Rwqwcee-ffVKJ1UNuQuhpz82mRlRj-Xm6mSxhT5xa8Lh9WoekLV1b44xzGc_0yNqrWK9zUtHYPDiqj74mDNYoC8/s640/blue-and-white-bedroom.+the+lennoxx.jpg" width="566" /></a></div>This design could do with an injection of a different pattern in my opinion. Perhaps the intent of the designer was to create a more static look by repeating the same pattern in a number of places.  I admit it is a busy pattern that does have a quiet feel to it. Once again the use of white produces its magic. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUYHyhpjT_VWBqL3OC-qzTIlnsXqTrnQvWU1ZdbP1CURgQwPwZKQd6kXwfp1VlBnOrpWxM_t6KB8MGavLY27U8zLml5V2N9phW_8JWRsCRhB8dat-YWnTh8mavWoY_9Mg2MFpDx_d3PJz/s1600/Coffee+Table+Book+Decor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUYHyhpjT_VWBqL3OC-qzTIlnsXqTrnQvWU1ZdbP1CURgQwPwZKQd6kXwfp1VlBnOrpWxM_t6KB8MGavLY27U8zLml5V2N9phW_8JWRsCRhB8dat-YWnTh8mavWoY_9Mg2MFpDx_d3PJz/s640/Coffee+Table+Book+Decor.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.coastal-style-living.com/search?updated-max=2010-10-15T01%3A41%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=15"> source</a></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/83965/family-room-contemporary-family-room-los-angeles"> </a></span></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/family-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/11254/twenty7-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The amount of pattern that a person can live with is a very individual thing.  This room has pattern used in multiple ways.  While there's too much going on for my personal taste, my taste is mine, yours will probably differ.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/6849/tineke-triggs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small>The room below also has a range of patterns, but the overall effect is quieter and more put together. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi380jzmPKaOJsercZvFBJFWBrwLfGVnr5isIA4Mz1J143mIC7_J0vv16mMubIEUgWm16jlanP5hTYvVn6Pv4yEbJYaiFJJJRW2WrXHlURkBEt_mnkpQ-AN-EwUHFQBJ9RHDzmu545VDQ7f/s1600/picture-518.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi380jzmPKaOJsercZvFBJFWBrwLfGVnr5isIA4Mz1J143mIC7_J0vv16mMubIEUgWm16jlanP5hTYvVn6Pv4yEbJYaiFJJJRW2WrXHlURkBEt_mnkpQ-AN-EwUHFQBJ9RHDzmu545VDQ7f/s640/picture-518.png" width="627" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi380jzmPKaOJsercZvFBJFWBrwLfGVnr5isIA4Mz1J143mIC7_J0vv16mMubIEUgWm16jlanP5hTYvVn6Pv4yEbJYaiFJJJRW2WrXHlURkBEt_mnkpQ-AN-EwUHFQBJ9RHDzmu545VDQ7f/s1600/picture-518.png">source</a></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi380jzmPKaOJsercZvFBJFWBrwLfGVnr5isIA4Mz1J143mIC7_J0vv16mMubIEUgWm16jlanP5hTYvVn6Pv4yEbJYaiFJJJRW2WrXHlURkBEt_mnkpQ-AN-EwUHFQBJ9RHDzmu545VDQ7f/s1600/picture-518.png"><br /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">What's your pattern preference?</span></small></div><small> </small></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/32142/Design-Public---"><br /></a></div>

Consider pattern in 2011

 The latest edition of Style at Home and most design forecasts proclaim that what you need for your home this year is pattern.   There's...

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