‘Whatever you choose in your decorating philosophy, be bold.’ These last words, great Sybil Colefax and John Fowler the decorator Roger Banks-Pye Wise indeed – but for those of us without decades of design experience, this is easier said than done. Decorating with patterns is an example. Although we all know that a pattern-on-pattern approach can really liven up a room, it can be difficult to take the plunge in our own homes. The good news is that we don’t have to do this without a helping hand, as past masters like Roger as well as many modern designers have a hand in layering their schemes with attractive patterns of every description.
Where better to start than with the work of our newly anointed HG101? A good number of the interior designers featured in our reimagined talent directory are pattern professionals—those who toss chintzy florals, classic checks and stripes, and contemporary geometric designs with apparent ease. Whatever your pattern problem – how to find the most complementary designs, Which scale to use Or how to ‘pattern drench’ – these spaces created by top decorators have the answers (as well as endless ideas you can replicate at home).
Below are some of the most memorable Projects full of patterns by members of HG101 who have appeared on our pages over the past few years. Together, they prove just how true Roger’s words were (fortune does indeed favor the brave) and will undoubtedly inspire you to start embracing the pattern in your own. Internal.
