Mixing patterns is one of those decorating skills that can separate the amateur from the professional interior designer. When it's done well, it also distinguishes a harmonious space from a chaotic ...

THE HUMAN BRAIN loves a good pattern. Evolutionarily speaking, we’re hard-wired to recognize repetitive shapes. They organize the world around us. From a design standpoint, patterns can also help our ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Phoenix Grey, a Toronto-based interior designer, shared three out-of-style patterns that make your ...

Combining colorful patterns in a single room isn’t one of the most manageable tasks in decorating. Some designers intentionally stick with solids and textures for a cleaner look, but also because ...

Dorothy Draper, the mother of American interior design, was a master at mixing patterns, with her liberal use of motifs and colors. She paired glossy black-and-white checkered floors and thick-striped ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pictured Above: By keeping the palette restrained, designer Greg Natale demonstrates how a mix of subtle ...

Using multiple wallpapers allows you to create dimension and nuance in a way that a single pattern often cannot,” one interior design expert tells Vogue.

Patterns are back, and not subtly, but in full force. What was once considered a daring accent is now transforming into an expansive design concept: “Pattern Drenching.” This involves not just ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the seasons shift, so do the ways designers think about interiors.