atHOME Victoria Issue 1 Feb. 2015 | Page 34

HOME fashion Playful décor S pring is just around the corner, and a time when the mind wanders to vivid colours, floral patterns and cheerful interior design. This year, turn your bright ideas into playful home décor. You change your wardrobe seasonally. Why not do the same with your home’s interior fashion? It is easy to do and believe it or not, doesn’t need much more commitment than accent pillows, rugs, accents, draperies and perhaps a little paint! MAINTAIN YOUR INTENSITY Colour intensity is an essential element to achieving harmony in your space. Do not mix pastel colours with rich jewel tones or bright primary colours. It rarely works. Mixing stripes, checks and floral patterns does work— as long as you choose a range of hues that play nicely together. 32 FABRICS ARE EASY AS 1-2-3 Fabric 1: The boldest fabric statement in your space should feature the largest scale pattern. Fabric 2: Visually very different from the first fabric choice, and about half the scale. Choose a different pattern (i.e. floral vs. ikat). Fabric 3: The final pattern is a visual bridge between your other pattern choices, echoing the same colour palette but with a distinct personality.