I (Cristina) am always impressed when stylish ladies manage to pull off mixing several prints into one unexpected outfit. They’re often patterns and colors that I would never think of putting together, and the resulting looks are totally unique and playful. The same can be said for interiors when choosing pillows, rugs, and window fittings. And as you may have gathered from my last post, I’m in danger of living in a home that is entirely striped, so I think this is the perfect time to start playing with patterns! This look is about breaking the rules and approaching pattern with reckless abandon - easier said than done. But if you stare longingly at these inspiration images (as I have) you’ll see there is some method to the madness! Keep reading to see how to bring this look home, and I’d love to know: do you mix prints in your interiors?
The bed is an excellent setting for prints because there are so many textiles at play, from sheets to shams, the duvet and even the headboard can be mixed and matched. The task of creating a purposefully mismatched look can be daunting so the best place to start is by choosing a color palette. I chose a classic combination of blues and greys (with a couple pops of pink!). The blue and red color palette in our inspiration photo was carried through to the walls, the bedding and even in the art, giving the room a cohesive feeling overall. I may not have strayed far from my beloved stripes, but I’m feeling inspired to diversify the prints in my home and I hope you are too!
*images: inspiration images by Claiborne Swanson Frank for Vogue, headboard, ruffled pillowcases, duvet, pool photo, animal poster, lamp, tea canister, bedside table, live love pillow, Mongolian fur pillow, sheets, ikat pillow, blue border pillow, finger paint pillow, rug
These images are so gorgeous – print mixes are done flawlessly
I will definitely be checking out her blog!
I am such a huge fan of mixing patterns in my home and I’m trying to be more daring as I mix n match. Love that finger paint pillow!
I absolutely adore these looks! I’d take either of them as-is in a heartbeat!
Mixing patterns is one of my favorite looks in both interior design and fashion, but it has taken me a while to get there because I was born into a home (and wardrobe) of matchy-matchy being the way to go (but I think that was also sort of the 80s/90s, no?). I’ve made progress and now tend to take a lot of risks with patterns, textures and styles… Great post!
Good point Amberly, that was definitely the way in the 90′s! It’s hard to break out of matching but I think it makes for a really modern look.
I love your inspirations! You have a great sence of style.
Like Amberly, I love patterns, especially mixed patterns, everywhere! Home, fashion, design, illustration. Mixing has so much personality! Great images – fun and beautiful.
Love the fingerpaint pillow.