Inside: Pattern Drenching Tips For Bedroom Style. Collaborative post.
Using a single print pattern in different colourways lets you get on board with pattern drenching while still looking pulled together. Choose a floral design you love for your wallpaper and hang it on the walls as your starting point.
Then bring in accents like sheets, shams, or upholstery fabric in the same print, using complementary colours. The turquoise floral walls work seamlessly with the soft pink floral sheets. This technique marries the patterns beautifully while allowing the textiles to pop against the wallpapered backdrop.
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Become Bold with Mixing and Matching Multiple Prints
When you feel ready to dive into pattern drenching, don’t be shy about combining various patterns throughout your space. Limit the mixing to 2-4 key prints in a common or complementary colour family.
Pair large sweeping prints like wallpaper with smaller patterns like polka dots or plaid throw pillows on the bed. Play with contrasting geometric and organic prints–for example, a graphic circular patterned rug looks striking against floral walls and bedding.
Following the rule of three by selecting three coordinating patterns is a great way to look pulled together while embracing the pattern play.
Pictured: The rule of 3 concept, remember your measurements when choosing a new bed, and consider using the 60/30/10 rule when picking a colour scheme for your bedroom makeover.
Add Character with Vintage-Inspired Layers
Beyond covering all your walls and ceilings with patterns, you can incorporate personality and vintage charm into a pattern-drenched bedroom by thoughtfully blending textiles from different eras. A bright graphic wallpaper paired with soft, faded floral bed linens exudes an eclectic and collected look.
Don’t forget personal touches like framed family photos, artwork from a favourite artist, or a meaningful tapestry to finish your custom space with authentic details true to you.
Dos and Don’ts for Pulling Off Pattern Drenching
- DO visually break up overly busy patterns in your space. Large spans of loud prints can feel dizzying without a break for the eyes. Incorporate solid textiles or furniture here and there–a cosy chair or neutral striped rug–to balance out areas that might otherwise feel visually overwhelming.
- Don’t forget about wallpapering your ceiling. Extend your wallpaper above eye level to immerse yourself in the pattern. This bold and whimsical move takes your drenching to the next level.
- DO thoughtfully build up texture as you layer in fabrics. Plush velvet bedding over airy linen drapes over nubby wool throws creates alluring depth and dimension in your space. It is too matchy of a mix and looks flat.
- Don’t randomly pair patterns without considering how they’ll work together at varying scales and colours. Thoughtfully selected patterns should complement each other and relate as a cohesive palette, even in their differences.
Pictured: Vintage style bedroom design, blending textiles from different eras creates a cosy sleeping environment.
While going full throttle on pattern drenching in your restful sanctuary may seem scary, implementing it gradually by thoughtfully building up the multi prints and textures allows you full creative reign. Moving from a single statement wallpaper to a complementing headboard and textiles enables you to infuse as much or as little pattern as fits your style.