Settling on one pattern for a room can be tuff, especially if you love to decorate your home with different colors, textures, and prints. From personal experience, I usually decorate with just about any color and pattern that I love, and it all seems to work out seamlessly. My trick to making all these colors and patterns work together in one space? Here’s how:

Stick to one color in different shades – Mix up multiple patterns but make sure to stick to the same color, but in different shades. Most patterns work together because they’re in similar colors. Pull out your swatches of colors and find patterns that match your existing wall color or upholstering. If it turns out hideous, try again till you get it just right.

Build up from one pattern – Use one bold pattern like a striking floor and build up from there using patterns such ad gingham, florals and toile, making sure to keep them in a neutral color like brown, khaki and beige.

Mix up Solids with Prints – Match the swatches of your existing patterns with solid colors to soften up the prints and help them blend in flawlessly. If you are using a couple of prints that seem overwhelming, mixing in a few solids can help tone them down. A gold damask wallpaper can work great with a beige upholstered sofa and white and gold striped curtains. Even a this velvet armchair from Fads is a great starting point to build up with various patterns and shades of purple. Use your imagination and mix up patterns with neutral blocks of color.

Use similar patterns – if you are a newbie at mixing and matching patterns, start off with similar patterns in related shades and smaller prints. White and blue floral wallpaper on walls can work great with white and blue pinstriped throw pillows. A smaller print doesn’t demand too much attention and is easier to match with patterns within the same color family.

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Gold, black, and white is the perfect color combo to try out this season for your next bathroom makeover. There is something about gold that gives a room extra little oomph, creating a luxurious, posh atmosphere no other color can do. With the right eye for detail and accessories, you can use this color to your greatest advantage this spring. Here’s how:

Get the Perfect Reflection

Still stuck with that builders mirror from when you first moved into your home? Trash it and never look back! Purchase a gold-framed beauty for an easy bathroom update. Since you are limited with wall space, opt for a decorative gilded frame to make your mirror double as wall art!

Accessorize

Update your existing bathroom’s hardware with gold finished knobs on your cabinets, doors, and faucets. If you are going to swap your shower hardware, make sure to do a quick check on your shower pump to ensure everything is running smoothly before installing anything – this is vital for older homes.

Top to Bottom with Stripes

Black and white stripes add an electric, rebellious vibe to a space and look especially great when paired with gold mirrors, hardware, and lighting.

Wallpaper it!

Roll out a fresh wall covering with gold motifs like a tropical floral pattern with gold leaves and flowers. You’d be surprised at what a metallic wallpaper can do to a room!

It’s all in the Lighting

The perfect lighting can work wonders for your space and even for your face when doing your makeup! Consider a gorgeous chandelier with soft bulbs to make you look your best, and create warmth in your bathroom. There is nothing worse than having harsh over-head lighting that shows ever piece of dust on the floor and every pore on your face!

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