Six Steps To Mixing Fabrics Like A Pro

by Nancy @ Slightly Coastal

Do you eve see a designer's room and it has such interest and so many fabric and you think, "I would have never even thought of that?"

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I'm sharing the six steps that work every time to mix lots of pattern and interest into a room without making it feel crazy. Step 1: Pick out a visually graphic fabric. The wow fabric. The big bold print for the room. I like it to have a large repeat. To make a statement in your room, use it for curtains or on a chair. To keep it a little more calm, use it on a pillow, ottoman, or roman shade.

Step 2: Once you have the visually graphic fabric, pull out every color in it. I like to take it to the hardware store and find paint chips that match up to the colors. That way, if I want to paint something I know what colors I'm looking for and when I'm looking at accessories or other fabrics I can instantly see what will work. Tuck these into your purse or carry them in you glove box.

Steps 3-6: Matching up fabric. I give you the low down on why I picked the fabrics I did to go with this large coastal print on my blog. It's really as easy as doing a puzzle. Before you know it, you'll be mixing fabric and pattern like a pro. I do a Tuesday's Textile Mix every Tuesday if you want some textile inspiration.