My pinterest account is full of design ideas, beautiful spaces and decor! I've noticed that the spaces I am most drawn to create a lot of visual interest using color and pattern. If you find spaces you love and want to recreate a similar space of your own, it's helpful to know the names of prints and patterns so I thought I would help you out! Here are some of the most popular prints and patterns, feel free to use this as a guide for your next decor project.
Ikat
Ikat is created using a resist-dying technique. You can easily identify ikat by it's blurred appearance. You will often find ikat in damask, chevron and geometric prints, amongst others.
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Damask
Damask is a heavy print made of a reversable figure. Mostly commonly, damasks are a single color.
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Chevron
This print is all the rage right now! (I've used this pattern to make chevron clutches.) This zig-zag print comes in many colors and can be used in any part of your decor! This print is so easy to re-create.
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Paisley
Paisley looks like a twisted tear-drop or similar to a kidney shape. The print is actually of Indian and Iranian origin.
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Floral
Pretty easy to identify flowers! :)
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Geometric
Geometric prints are made up of regular or repeating lines or shapes.
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Toile
The toile print reflects English & French design and can be a very formal print. It is easily recognizable by the scenery repeated on the fabric.
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Next up - I'll share some tips on how to mix and match patterns to create the look you want!
Have a great Wednesday!
Great post. The Ikat and chevron seem to be all the rage lately!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie! I agree and have seen a lot of those two patterns lately! :) My favorite thing about Chevron is that it is so easy to re-create for any DIY project!
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