How To Guides Wallpaper Patterns And Prints

Date Published:

10/06/2008

Pattern is the perfect antidote to modern, minimal living, and it's big news...

Create An Effortless Mix Of Styles

Be bold and mix modern and traditional prints in vibrant hues for a show-stopping scheme that oozes retro style.

Credit: Jake Curtis

Be bold and mix modern and traditional prints in vibrant hues for a show-stopping scheme that oozes retro style.

Noughtone Portion sofa, £1,950, Aria. Anichov Nutmeg wallpaper, £35 per 10m roll; Edgar glass orange table, £499, Designers Guild. Glamour mirror, £250, Kelly Hoppen at Bhs. Square wooden table, £99; shoes, £25, Marks & Spencer. Table lamp, £500, Squint. Cushions (from left): Orange and brown Confidence cushion, £115, Stepevi Orange and cream gerbera cushion, £63, Anna Whitford. Andrea cushion, £8.99, Ikea. Wavy chocolate and orange cushion, £35, The Conran Shop.

If you're not overly confident using pattern throughout the room, invest in some attention-grabbing accessories instead.

Credit: Jake Curtis

Glass table, £499; Pattern by Tricia Guild, £30, Designers Guild. Lamp in Japanese silk and French cotton, £500, Squint. Rocking chair, £1,400, Missoni Home. Necklace, £12, Marks & Spencer. Missoni Margherita cup and saucer, £59, ICTC