What is the best way to mix prints like a pro in your home?

When I think of mixing prints, I am reminded of the heyday of florals and stripes in the 90’s. Everything was pink, peach, and pale blue with touches of burgundy for a formal setting and splashes of soft turquoise to keep things light. Although terribly outdated now, this laid the foundation for many interior brands […]

Laying it on – Our top 9 TIPS for playing with pattern

You see it everywhere: clashing prints on scatters, paintings with no apparent common denominator hanging together beautifully, a mish-mash of patterns making a stunning, cohesive statement. There is a big trend for layering patterns, but doing it successfully can be a daunting challenge. Too much and it’s ghastly; too little and the effect is lost. […]

Patterning through April

“Patterns and colours are an endless game to play” – Rositta Missoni I had the privilege of seeing this wonderful woman on the stage at the Design Indaba 2015 Conference and if there is anyone that can speak with authority on the use of pattern, it is Madame Rositta Missoni. As the matriarch of Italian […]