Get Patterns Down Pat: Working With Patterned Furniture
A little judiciously placed pattern can make all the difference in a room. Whether it’s a chair, an ottoman or a beautifully inlaid chest, patterned furniture can add a spark that totally transforms a space.
Pattern doesn’t have to come from upholstery, although oftentimes it does. A racy ottoman in a bold print could be a great starting point. Once you get accustomed to using pattern, you’ll feel confident enough to explore long-term pieces, like cabinetry and maybe even doors upholstered in zebra hide!
Here are some ideas to inspire your use of pattern in accent furniture.
Take a walk on the wild side. Sometimes all a room needs is one striking statement. Here a zebra print covering a very long bench does the trick. It’s the hinge that unites two seating areas.
A brash move. An unusual blue suzani pattern covers this open-arm chair, making it look like a piece of Chinese porcelain brightening a sideboard.
The more, the merrier. A different black and white pattern on every side chair? Shocking! This works because the scale of the print is the same throughout. Throw in a black chair with a red seat for good measure, and you have a fabulous collection and a beautiful room.
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Pattern doesn’t have to come from upholstery, although oftentimes it does. A racy ottoman in a bold print could be a great starting point. Once you get accustomed to using pattern, you’ll feel confident enough to explore long-term pieces, like cabinetry and maybe even doors upholstered in zebra hide!
Here are some ideas to inspire your use of pattern in accent furniture.
Take a walk on the wild side. Sometimes all a room needs is one striking statement. Here a zebra print covering a very long bench does the trick. It’s the hinge that unites two seating areas.
A brash move. An unusual blue suzani pattern covers this open-arm chair, making it look like a piece of Chinese porcelain brightening a sideboard.
The more, the merrier. A different black and white pattern on every side chair? Shocking! This works because the scale of the print is the same throughout. Throw in a black chair with a red seat for good measure, and you have a fabulous collection and a beautiful room.
Continue reading about Get Patterns Down Pat: Working With Patterned Furniture
