8 easy steps to help you add pattern to your home

1 “Replace the rug in your sitting room with the seasons: in the summer months, I choose one with great leaves and blooms all over, while in winter, I choose a monochrome patterned design.”

2 “In a bedroom, channel a Charlton Farmhouse or Bloomsbury Set look and choose a lampshade painted with a curious wild paisley or abstract design – it’s a perfect substitute for a dull plain cream card shade.”

3 “I find that while it’s the fashion to set a dining table in a simple way, I prefer to introduce a botanical or patterned plate just for the dessert course, to ring the changes.”

4 “I’m crazy for loose covers and love the idea of slip covering for the seasons, with a floral linen or even a chintz.”

5 “When laying the table, swap simple water glasses for clear or coloured engraved goblets and keep all the wine glasses plain; the goblet will become the feature.”

6 “I find matching chairs around a kitchen table mildly dull, so I tend to introduce a pattern onto a couple, maybe at the head and foot of the table.”

7 “When dining, be prepared; add an extra napkin for the first course: try a large, plain linen napkin together with a coral pattern design to add interest.”

8 “Don’t forget the hidden treasures. I noticed recently that a friend had lined her walk-in wardrobe with a snappy geometric-patterned, paper-backed fabric. What a joy to open the door from a very neutral bedroom to find this treat.”

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