Painting Patterns and Texture colors in interior designing and decoration

A common mistake is to choose a pattern that is either too dark or too fussy. Be sure to consider both the lighting and the size of the area you are decorating. If you are not certain what pattern to choose, opt for one with an off-white background and colours subtly contrasting or complementing the colours in the room. Balance is all important. Too little variety of colour, tone, pattern, or texture and the room may seem life- less. Too much, and it can look chaotic. If you already have a neutral colour scheme, then you have the scope to balance it with a variety of rich patterns. But if you have heavily patterned, richly coloured curtains, consider a plain wallcovering in a muted tone of the predominant colour in the pattern. Right A limited range of colours, predominantly blue and red – prevent the pattern in this room from becoming overpowering. The stark plainness of the upper walls and ceiling is an effective balance.