Design Dos and Don'ts

 
 
 

Tips of the Trade

AFM asks our favorite pros for their designing advice. When it comes to successfully mixing patterns, Christy Geninatti of Est Est says…

Do: Mix the scale of your patterns. Scale is one of the most important factors; choose at least one large, one medium, and one small scale pattern.

Do: Consider the colors. Choose colors that are either similar in intensity and/or similar in hue.

Do: Remember to use repetition. The repetition of color and pattern in a space result in a cohesive design.

Don’t: Use all the same style of patterns. It is much more interesting to use patterns that juxtapose one another, like a geometric and a floral.

Don’t: Group patterns in only one area. Pattern creates visual weight and you want there to be an even feel in the space.

Don’t: Forget the solids. Too many patterns are distracting, and the solids help to balance everything out.