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Design pros know choosing the right
combination of patterns, colors, and
textures can be tricky when creating
a cohesive space. and her team
at consider scale and balance
when selecting fabrics and wallcoverings while
keeping comfort and style at the forefront. Lisa
explains how she challenges herself to find
the level of comfort each client has for mixed
patterns and build on it.
“Everyone has an idea if they are a jewel-tone,
neutral, or watercolor person, and that helps
us when we start each project,” Lisa says. “We
bring the client 20 fabrics to choose from and
ask which ones stand out. Even if the fabrics
are not used or are only used on a small item,
the color direction supports the project as it
takes shape.”
Once the client has chosen one (or a few)
fabrics they are drawn to, the trick is finding
other patterns, colors, and textures that don’t
compete but complement the first.
OPPOSITE PAGE | Creating an updated classic look,
Lisa mixed a textured velvet fabric on the dining
chairs with patterned fabric on the host and hostess
chairs and drapery in this bright dining room. The
chandelier and table lamp complement the rivets on
the dining chairs, adding a modern touch, while the
custom wainscoting and coffered ceilings underscore
the traditional style of the home.
Drapery and host and hostess chair fabric:
Chandelier:
Lamp:
Velvet fabric on dining chairs:
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Photos by Martin Vecchio
Mix Master
By Emily Crawford