Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Interior designer women comparing patterned upholstery - Stock-Asso/Shutterstock Pattern trends tend to rise and fall over time, ...

Layering prints and patterns is a design approach that creates a sophisticated look full of depth and dimension. When done incorrectly, however, the result can be a distracting and scattered space. To ...

THE HUMAN BRAIN loves a good pattern. Evolutionarily speaking, we’re hard-wired to recognize repetitive shapes. They organize the world around us. From a design standpoint, patterns can also help our ...

Mixing patterns is one of those decorating skills that can separate the amateur from the professional interior designer. When it's done well, it also distinguishes a harmonious space from a chaotic ...

Combining colorful patterns in a single room isn’t one of the most manageable tasks in decorating. Some designers intentionally stick with solids and textures for a cleaner look, but also because ...

WHILE HOUSE HUNTING to relocate for a new job, Kristine and Lars Niki toured a home in Durham, Conn. The owners had left behind carpets, drapes and wallpaper exuberant with color and pattern, ...

We've all seen the checkerboard pattern before – perhaps as the floor in a retro kitchen or as the upholstery on a trendy, Gen Z-approved accent chair. It's a pattern that's been reused, adapted, and ...

Patterns are back, and not subtly, but in full force. What was once considered a daring accent is now transforming into an expansive design concept: “Pattern Drenching.” This involves not just ...

This latest installment of our quarterly series with the designer takes a deep dive into how materials and shapes add spice to multifamily. Think of pattern and texture as a spice that is one part of ...

In 2025, home design celebrates character with texture, attention to architectural details, and prominent shapes. As today's homes blend subtle elements with dynamic colors and patterns, interior ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the seasons shift, so do the ways designers think about interiors.