Patterns for Visual Pleasure
It is easy to fall in love with patterns. These repeated designs that make a simple, plain-looking surface, come to life. Let’s explore this important element of interior design to create your perfect home and office. When you decide to redecorate your apartment, workplace, store, restaurant and look for ways to spice up the interior design of your space, consider looking through lines, textures, shapes and motifs collectively known as patterns. When building your dream home and the office you worked so hard for, Chandra Interiors is here to assist you.
Patterns are visual magnets, but the overall look does not always come out as pleasant and as perfect as we want them to. There is a huge chance you may encounter quite a few disasters when dealing with this particular element of design.
Have you ever entered a room and an overwhelming feeling floods you. A bombardment of too many details, forms and shapes? As you take a close look at your surroundings, you realize that the Individual pieces as themselves are unique and beautiful; but as a whole, the entire picture does not sit well. Why then do you have this feeling of uneasiness? Chances are, there is an overload of patterns, a mismatch, a non-congruence of sorts.
Don’t fret, there are interior design solutions that will help as you foray into a more pleasurable optic future. Breath in and take in all the elements around you. There are numerous ways to declutter the image and still use your valuable pieces. Yes, you may combine different patterns alongside each other--- that is very much allowed, encouraged even, but there are rules to follow.
Techniques
1. First technique to manage the patterns in interior design is to think: color harmony. If you want to use florals, stripes and aztec inspired schemes together, a seemingly chaotic cocktail of shapes, symbols and lines, go for it. These choices may come together nicely when one basic color is used to bind things together. A touch of this basic color per item will do. Chanda Interiors is your go to company for all interior design needs. With years of experience in mix and matching wonderful patterns of your choice in creating the perfect atmosphere.
2. Use patterns that differ in look and size. Go for variety. Take note that very similar shapes and design when put beside each other cancels each other out drowning the supposed highlight it deserves. Test your choice patterns, put them together, if the similarities between patterns are glaring, if you cannot distinguish one from the other, alter your choice.
3. Scale the images. Categorize the images of the patterns into tiny, small, medium, large and extra large. Combine these different sizes, so even if forms are the same, clashes, repetition and monotony is avoided, be it: circles, paisleys, ikat, hexagons. A mingling of sizes will do the trick.
4. Another technique to consider is the design family. A combination of patterns may work well together when coming from a unified idea to give a feeling of cohesion in diversity. Use tropical designs--- coconut trees, waves, fish and the like together in one space; or Asian feels: simple but intricate, mostly natural material and earthy vibe. Indian elements would make a fantastic theme too with vibrant colors, soft fabrics, crafts and patterns galore.
Types of Patterns
Aside from rules in combination of patterns, quantity in use has its rules. Too much of one design is not healthy, to the eyes and to the space. A cardinal rule to remember is: know when to stop. Here are some common patterns and a guide on how to apply them:
1. Abstracts and Geometrics are very trendy for a modern feel. Use dark colored shapes at the bottom and lighter colors as you ascend. Solid colored accents will work wonders against a wall with such design.
2. Checkered patterns, usually black and white, are common accents and classic in feel. They look great in hallways and large spaces, but may not be appreciated in smaller enclosures.
3. Another pattern that is used often is a variation of the checker. It is known as Gingham or 3-shade checker. Best to use this pattern in small items like napkins, curtains or a lampshade and not on walls or floors.
4. Floral designs are always refreshing but used with restraint. It is easy to horde these dainty and pastel whathaves but when overdone, may give you chaos in blossoms.
5. Polka dots are used in accordance to space. Choose color and size that fits the expanse and the purpose of the area of choice. A child’s bedroom, a creative studio can use the whimsical touch, a living room can carry this pattern too.
Patterns are also utilized as tools. Curved and flowing designs on a wall paper may soften angles. It hides corners that makes rooms feel smaller by giving it a continuous feel. Vertical lines give the illusion of height.Take curtains for instance, they are best hung close to the ceiling, 2-4 inches below and not close to the edge of the window. This makes a room seem higher than it actually is. The lower edge of curtains are made to touch the floor. Horizontal lines push spaces and give a seemingly wide area. One practical use of patterns is to hide imperfections. If the walls are bumpy and uneven, patterns may be used to camouflage the defect. This is a more cost efficient solution than having to even out the blemish .
Patterns bring forth feelings. A pattern with an image of a flower may bring about a feeling of happiness and joy; while a pattern that embodies a dove brings calmness and peace. Mediterranian patterns are soothing, with its intricate curves and cool colors that are reminiscent of the sky and seas. While bold chunky forms feel aggressive and imposing much like towering buildings and structures. The patterns to be used in your spaces should be strongly based on the purpose of the space. For bedrooms, a soothing and soft pattern is ideal. For gyms, a pattern that inspires power is best. For kitchens, nature inspired patterns will work.
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Patterns are means of self expression. Use it wisely.
