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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Pattern Inspiration - Circles and a Linky Party

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

Elle Decor Photo Thibault Jeanson

Welcome to the Pattern Inspiration Party!

There are other patterns that I find more riveting than circles, but as I mentioned in my last post, I decided to use them for today's post. I also thought that it might be the least likely pattern that others would post about so, for variety's sake, it seemed a good choice.

Here are just some of the ways that circles can be incorporated into your design... (I'm trying to keep this post more compact because of the linky party, but I may not have succeeded.)

Add circles to your room design by attaching a transclucent dot fabric over ready-made curtain panels...

You could add them to your bedroom with a fun mix of fabrics...

Country Living Photo Laura Moss

or in a more serene sophisticated way...

West Elm

A rug to add texture and whimsy in a kids room...

House and Home Photo Angus McRitchie

Or to make a bold statement in an adult room...

House Beautiful photo Francesco Lagnese

To accessorize your walls...

Pottery Barn

BHG.com via decorpad

House Beautiful Photo Lisa Romerein

Stampin' Up via Wee Decor

How about furniture? I'm in love with these chairs. Notice that the circular pattern is repeated in the mirror (and the tufting of the bench). Repeating a design element more than once in a room helps the completed space feel more cohesive.

Phoebe Howard

Circular ottomans/tables can be a nice option because they're easier to maneuver around and don't have any sharp corners for the kids (and adults!) to run into...

BHG.com

Circles can also be used to soften a space...

yourdecoratinghotline

To make a simple, but effective, design statement...

Elle Decor Photo Simon Upton

Or add just the slightest touch of texture and whimsy...

Country Living Photo Keith Scott Morton

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If you're looking for a new DIY project to incorporate circles into your decor, here are some links for you...

Modern Pillows; Personalized Throw Pillows; DIY Circle Pillows

gilded circle lamp shade; hoop bulletin board

DIY Circle Headboard; Circle shower curtain tutorial

Circle ceiling with wooden medallions

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Now on to the party! I (we) would love to have you link up and show us what inspires you! Remember this is a pattern inspiration party, so the post needs to be something related to a pattern/shape that has inspired you or a project you've done. It's not just a general DIY linkup, so please only include DIY projects that involve pattern.

What to do? Link up your pattern inspiration post below (please link directly to the post, not to your general blog address). Also, I don't have a fabulous party button for you to post, but please link back to this party in your post so that everyone else can enjoy the party too!

Monday, October 4, 2010

Pattern Inspiration Linky Party?

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .

Country Living

I've done a variety of pattern inspiration posts on this blog, and I've been thinking about it lately and

homesandgardens.com

wondering if YOU would be interested in inspiring me (us) with YOUR pattern inspiration.

Calico Corners

So what do you think? If you have a blog would you do a post about a pattern that you particularly love or that inspires you and link up? Or if you don't have a blog would you be interested in seeing what everyone else posts about?

Thibaut

It wouldn't be a DIY party, because there are already plenty of great DIY parties to link up to, but if you've done a DIY project WITH a pattern that would certainly qualify!

The Shabby Nest's wrapping paper wall

I'm thinking about doing it next Monday, October 11th.

Let me know what you think!

In the meantime, here is a list of pattern inspiration posts if you're looking for inspiration today...

Pattern Inspiration - Stripes
Pattern Inspiration - Damask
Pattern Inspiration - DIY Damask
Pattern Inspiration - Chevron/Zigzag
Pattern Inspiration - Paisley
Pattern Inspiration - Zebra Print
Adding Interest With Stripes

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Pattern Inspiration - Stripes

Coastal Living Photo Jean Allsopp

Wow! If you've ever looked for inspiration for stripes, it's literally unending. I had to make myself stop to keep this post at a manageable size!

If you're interested in adding stripes to your decorating, or not sure if you are or not, here's a little inspiration to help you decide.

A striped rug (or pillow, or window treatment) can be a great inspiration piece/starting point for a room. In this room you can tie the color of the walls, accent pillows and curtain rods back to the rug...

Coastal Living Photo Jean Allsopp

BHG.com painted some sassy stripes on the table in this dining room makeover...

It actually wouldn't have occurred to me to use the navy and white stripe with the turquoise, but it's working for me. Notice the striped lampshade?

Coastal Living Photo Jean Allsopp

Black and white striped pillows add a bold graphic punch to this space...

Pottery Barn

Striped window treatments...

Coastal Living Photo Jean Allsopp

Stripe on stripe. Mixing the wide, bold stripe on the chair with the thin striped rug...

Coastal Living via myhomeideas.com Photo Tria Giovan

Stripes mix well with other patterns (First 2 images from Calico Corners) ...

Waverly

Sarah Richardson did stripes of tile in the shower of this lovely bathroom...

A striped ceiling in this sunroom designed by Carleton Varney...

House Beautiful Photo Mikkel Vang

Designer Sabrina Soto used a striped daybed in this whimsical, color-infused girl's room for the HGTV Green Home 2009. I think a little girl would just have to be happy in this room, don't you?

This striped wall treatment may take some time and planning, but it's so much fun!

Southern Living Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto / Styling: Matthew Gleason

A striped kitchen floor

Domino via Simply Seleta

Striped rugs can go casual...

Midwest Living (Photo Kim Cornelison)

or more formal... (Designed by Knight Moves. To see the rest of this home, go here.)

I just received my FLOR catalog in the mail and I really liked this side by side striped rug that they showed for a different take on stripes...

You can paint stripes on your stairs, or purchase one of the many striped runners at Dash and Albert

Can't find a striped fabric you like? Make your own stripes like Jesse Kate Designs did with these pillows. Love this idea! via One Pretty Thing

A felt striped table runner from Woman's Day. Tutorial here.

Add some striped metallic sheen to your lampshade with instructions from BHG.com

And, just for fun, how about some striped candles from Five Stripes

or striped chairs from West Elm

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Pattern Inspiration - Paisley

Fabulous paisley cakes at carriescakes.com and ameliascakes.com - here and here.

I'm continuing the pattern inspiration series today with the paisley pattern. As with so many patterns, the ideas and sources for incorporating it into your life are many but I've tried to include a variety (some decor related and some not) to inspire you.

Designer Candice Olsen used rub-on decals in a giant paisley design on the walls in this attic transformation. You can see the rest of the transformation at pointclickhome.com. (Photographer: Brandon Barre)

The way they used just one very large paisley wall decal in this room feels very modern...

Cutting Edge Stencils

Designer Kathryn Chaplow used a bold black and white paisley wallpaper in the foyer of this colorful home. She used the green urn to pull in the accent color that you see throughout the rest of the home.

Photographer James Yochum

Designer Angie Hranowsky found these great tub chairs, repainted them with white lacquer and had them reupholstered in this fabulous paisley fabric. Love it!