TIMELESS PATTERNS
Decorative designs have adorned floors for centuries and a well-scaled, traditional-inspired patterned carpet or rug will prove a versatile and enduring choice. Timeless styles can provide a generous expanse of pattern to instantly add depth and personality to a room without overpowering it. Jodie Hatton, design manager at Brintons, advises, “Any scheme should start from the floor up, with the carpet or rug being the basis for all design choices.” Specific colours can then be picked out to use on walls, accessories and soft furnishings. Keep it tonal when looking to create a calming, tranquil ambience, or pick up on complementary shades where more vibrancy and contrast are required.
In terms of scale, small, detailed patterns are often suited to smaller spaces, whereas large-scale
