Getting Graphical
Good design is all about making a home look like a work of art, but there is a fine line between incorporating some thing fun into a room and overdoing it. Pattern and color should play a big role in defining an design identity, but too much can make things look busy.
Try to liven up a bland space with some fun graphical art. You can inject style into an area by incorporating a new pattern or hanging a print.
Use style to dictate pattern.
Sometimes its hard to determine what patterns will go with a look. Some conventions are easier to stick to than others. For instance, picking the perfect upholstery fabric for a modern retro space is easy. Almost everyone can identify a kitschy design from the 50s. However, styles like bohemian chic are meant to pull many different looks together and still be cohesive. A wrong choice can turn what was supposed to be a bold centerpiece into a disaster.
This is why it is so important to look for inspiration in similar designs. Looking at all the ways a room can be done the right way will keep you from doing it the wrong way. There is nothing written in stone when it comes to finding graphical elements that work, but there are definitely mistakes to be made. Avoid choosing the wrong combinations by researching what works.
Match, but don’t get matchy.
There is nothing worse than pattern overload! It makes things look overly designed and turns something that could be beautiful into something hideous. The worst part is that too much of something can make a room downright uncomfortable for visitors. As I’ve said before, the point of interior design is to make a room enjoyable.
Even if you can’t get enough of something, don’t bludgeon your guests with it. Your beloved style element will stand out more if its placed by itself. Something like a simple print can make a big impact when it is placed properly and not overdone.
As always, start simple.
Not sure how to add a graphical statement to your room? Start with patterned throw pillows or wall decals. You may find a new affinity for visual art. Also, these touches are cost effective and can easily be removed if their not what your looking for.
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