Mixing and matching patterns and colors can expand your design capabilities, but doing too much can overwhelm the room. Mix in solid colors every so often to break up the lines and shapes of your patterns. Also, keep your patterns flowing throughout the entire room, and not just regulated to one side.

Can you mix two patterns?

The thing that makes pattern mixing work is pairing two patterns together with similar colors. Along with that, match tones when pattern mixing. Pair neutrals with neutrals and bold prints with other bold prints, otherwise your bold will overtake your neutral pattern.

What patterns go well together?

• Polka Dots, Textures and Graphics.
• Small Polka Dots, Stripes and Florals.
• Plaid, Paisley and Graphics.
• Ikat, Polka Dots and Paisely.
• Chevron, Floral and Geometric.
• Toile, Texture and Stripes.
• Animal Prints and Texture.
• Two Ikats and Texture.