With the clocks falling forward at 1 am on Sunday, make your bedroom a place to reflect your personal style
Bedrooms are often the most boring room in the house.
They’re also typically an afterthought because so few outsiders ever see inside those four walls.
They become a repository for unfolded laundry and items that don’t have a home.
If there’s a chair, it’s covered with clothes that need to be put away.
But if you did have the time to devote to making your bedroom a space that reflects your personal style, might it include lots of fun patterns?
It would certainly liven things up.
I tend to be a bit averse to patterns, but I have to admit, the patterns in these inspiration photos are far more interesting than the bland textured quilt on my bed right now.
Here’s how to incorporate patterns into your bedroom if you’re equally intrigued.
Start small by selecting a focal pattern for the largest textile in the room, typically the duvet cover or a substantial area rug.
This choice — be it a timeless damask, a bold geometric print, or a soft, watercolour floral — sets the stage and establishes the main colour palette.
Once you have the foundation, layer in secondary patterns with throw pillows, accent blankets or window treatments.
The secret to mixing patterns without creating chaos is to vary the scale and complexity.
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