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Floral prints are everywhere this summer, much to interior designers' delight.
“Florals can make a space feel vibrant and warm.”
Below, pros weigh in with their go-to solutions.
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“after you snag a preferred base, its easier to mix and match for a layered look.”
Speaking of color scheme, it’s wise to stick with ageneral palettefor maximal sophistication.
you’ve got the option to also look to your overall home when selecting shades.
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Mixing together too many smaller patterns is a major don’t, Pigliacampo notes.
Bratton suggests mixing things up by also decorating with stripes, plaids, birds, or animals.
“It’s actually the boldness that makes mixing patterns work well,” Pigliacampo says.
Amy Pigliacampo
“If you are toocautious and hold back, it’s often noticeable in the end result.”
“Pattern mixing has some rules but it’s largely intuitive and it’s fun,” Pigliacampo explains.
“I think that one needs to be very comfortable with their choices and follow their instincts.”
