A passion for pattern [antikvár]

,. I lal a passion for pattern PATTERN SURROUNDS OUR LIVES. SOME OF US ARE MORE AWARE OF IT THAN OTHERS. A LOT OF US ARE INTIMIDATED BY IT —DO I DARE USE THAT GORGEOUS large-scaled damask on my sofa, or shall I play it safe and A passion for pattern sets out to illustrate lots of beautiful use a neutral linen, or perhaps be a little brave and use a examples of fabric mixes and patterns, to inspire you to dotted pattern? Then what do I use for the curtains and use pattern more confidently. We show rooms where a the chairs and what do I put on the walls? Some single pattern creates the mood, such as a stylized floral combinations work and others do not, for instance why does a little check so successfully enhance a toile de jouy,, 'or a broad stripe work so well with damask? It's all a matter of proportions; some patterns just work together, and others are better isolated. stripe used on walls and windows alike, or where one color is used in many textures: linen mixed with wool, suede with cotton, or quilted cotton with crewelwork. This book is a celebration of truly wonderful classic patterns, shown here in innumerable different settings in both the United States Scale plays a crucial role in the successful use of pattern. Presented with a huge room, a and Europe. There are no hard and fast rules here, as professional designer will tend to use an overscaled decorating is all about having fun and creating the right pattern or strong color. However, a small room might be atmosphere for your own personal taste. So the aim of similarly treated with the use of a large pattern such as an each chapter is to offer a rich source of inspiration for over-broad stripe, used in neutral colors, or in two tones decorating ideas by illustrating and explaining a wide of one color; this technique helps to create an illusion of range of interiors where patterns have been happily scale, and hence space so is particularly useful in small mixed in successful combinations, as well as examples urban flats that may otherwise look cramped. where they stand alone in splendid isolation.