Color is a powerful decorating tool. Use it boldly, but give thought to the views from one space to another. An entrance hall's color, for example, not only sets the welcoming note but also has a direct impact on adjoining rooms. Texture adds an extra dimension to walls and fabric by inviting touch while also introducing subtle distinctions between light and shade. It gives depth and interest to many colors that might otherwise seem undistinguished.
Patterns provide a reassuring element in any decor because of their reliance on regular repetition.
Pattern can be introduced in ornaments and other accessories as well as in larger, more obvious forms, such as fabrics and wallpaper. All rights reserved.