Mix and match patterns in ways that looks considered, not chaotic.
three is enough
Even if you want a lot of pattern, a trio is perfect. Any more and your room would go from fun to frenetic.
stripe wisely
Loud, modern multicolor lines, like the ones on the table's runner above, relate to the traditional ticking stripe on the bench cushion but without being too matchy. Stripes work best on square or rectangular chair/bench pads (not round ones) and look neatest when running "vertically" on the seat—the same way your legs go.
find the best part
If you're fond of a particular section of a larger pattern, get out the scissors. Our 17" table runner is the center swatch from 57"-wide piece of fabric. Similarly, don't be afraid to wrap small seat cushions in large patterns—single out motifs you love, and let the limited surface area call attention to them. That's what we did with Swedish designer Josef Frank's amazing design when creating these chair cushions.
