Interior designers are redefining how patterns interact, moving beyond traditional colour combinations to embrace daring "pattern pairings" that bring personality and warmth to interiors this fall. According to Homes & Gardens style and trends editor Charlotte Olby, designers are focusing on contrast, texture, and scale to create spaces that feel both refined and expressive.
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Lauren Gilberthorpe notes a growing confidence among designers who are "mixing patterns with character rather than strict coordination." Popular pairings include "stripes and florals," which balance structure and softness, and "plaids, tartans, and checks," which have been revived through layered textures and grounded colour palettes.
Designers such as Kailee Blalock of House of Hive Design Co. highlight the importance of starting with a base pattern and building supporting motifs around it, while maintaining balance through scale and tone.
Other trending combinations include "geometrics with stripes" for a structured yet playful aesthetic, and "botanicals with animal prints" for an organic-meets-edgy feel. Birdie Fortescue advises maintaining a "hierarchy of patterns," ensuring one dominant print leads while others support it. The result is a confident, layered approach to interiors that celebrates creativity, individuality, and timeless design harmony.
Source: www.homesandgardens.com
