06/03/2026
Pattern mixing works best when there’s one thing grounding the room and in this case, it was the art.
The client had an incredible collection, so before we selected a single fabric or rug, I figured out which pieces were going where. Once these paintings landed in the dining room, the direction became really clear: pull out the blue, layer in contrast, and let everything else support the artwork instead of compete with it.
The rug gave us that rich tonal blue moment, while the black table and existing chairs tied back to the darker details in the paintings (including the little black dog I loved so much). Then we brought in the chair fabric - a fun organic geometric that feels modern without taking over the room.
My favorite pattern combinations usually have a balance of something traditional, something graphic, and one consistent color story holding it all together. ✨