YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO... PRINTS & PATTERN

Prints Charming

Our eyes are drawn to pattern in the same way that our ears are drawn to sound. Patterns grab our attention so that we become captivated by spaces. Getting to grips with how to use prints and patterns in your home will help you create a wonderfully coherent look that truly reflects your unique style.

You can use a pattern to highlight parts of the room you would like your eyes to focus on. Using a patterned wallpaper at the end of a long corridor will make it seem shorter. Your focus is quickly drawn to where the corridor ends, rather than lingering on the surrounding walls. Prints can also be used to enhance architectural details like alcoves and arches. Papering the inside of an alcove will turn it into a stylish cubbyhole.

‘Highly detailed photographic prints create a sense of depth that can make a small room feel larger’

Highly detailed photographic prints create a sense of depth that