Jordan Neal Interiors

I recently had the pleasure of helping a family build their dream house. It is so fun to pour over floor plans and dream about what a house will look like when it is finished. From paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets, flooring and more...there are SO MANY decisions to be made when building a new house. I can't wait to see this house become a home.

designer tip no.1 - pattern play

When working on a new project, my starting point is usually fabric. I LOVE fabric...especially patterned fabric. Layering different patterns adds movement and fun to a space and can give it more of that "designer" look. Where to start? Here are key patterns that I use:

1. Solid
2. Texture
3. A graphic element (stripe, plaid, check, etc)
4. Small scale print
5. Large scale print, usually a floral
6. Wild card -- something unexpected and fun

In this case, I used bold, black and white striped curtains (graphic element), black and white spotted upholstery (small scale print), floral pillow (large scale print), ivory sheep skin over back of chair (texture), red and blue persian rug (wildcard) and cowhide rug (solid). So what keeps this from looking like a crazy mess? A cohesive color scheme and a nice, neutral backdrop.

Looking to add some fun to your room? I would encourage you to add some pattern to your life.

Sources:
Sheepskin Rug: HomeGoods
Cowhide Rug: HomeGoods
Persian Rug: Ebay
DIY striped curtains: IKEA
Spotted Fabric: Spoonflower - Charcoal Dots by Domesticate
Floral Fabric: Designer's Guild Orangerie
Paint color: Benjamin Moore Seattle Mist