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Pretty Vintage

Drawing on period features for pattern inspiration will ensure the result fits the room's mood. Look for motifs in architraves or tiles in a fire surround for example. This Karlslund wallpaper by BoråsTapeter references the stove and also incorporates other patterns in the same palette. (borastapeter.se)

Measured Style

Whatever pattern you go for, the secret to achieving a cohesive look is to stick to a strict colour palette. Designers Guild’s Brera Mattone curtain fabric and Kasuri wallpaper are miles apart in design, but together in smart black and white, they feel deliberate. (designersguild.com)

Mosaic Floors

Make patterned flooring your only decorated surface, keeping walls plain to avoid the space looking too busy. Whether you go for carpet, period encaustic tiles or a contemporary design such as these tiles by Vives, keep the rest of the room simple, with a few cohesive accessories. (vivesceramica.com)

Fine Art

Think big. With walls, you have the perfect space to capture the feeling of standing in front of a giant painting in an art gallery. This huge flower, a digital mural by Surface View, would be all that’s needed to completely transform an otherwise blank white space. (surfaceview.co.uk)

Home Inspiration

An easy way to discover which patterns you’ll love is to get ideas from objects in your home. By drawing inspiration from artworks, you can ensure continuity throughout a room. Choose accessories that offer a modern contrast, such as this Anemone rug by Marni for The Rug Company. (therugcompany.info)

Pattern and Print

Some of our favourite spaces are those that utilise pattern is a clever and tasteful way: florals, stripes, spots and checks can completely transform a room in an instant. It doesn’t have to be about big statement prints, however. By using patterns in a low-key way, they can add character to a room without being overbearing. Start with a blank canvas and learn to love pattern with Dalani’s clever ideas.

“ Use pattern to add colour, interest and a dash of personality to your interiors. ”

Emilio Pimentel-Reid, Editor in Chief - Dalani Magazine