Repetition is one of the core principles of Interior Design.
Think of it like a steady heartbeat in your space – it creates visual rhythm and consistency, helping you build a cohesive and memorable design story.
The visual effect of repetition works like the chorus of a song. When you see a repeating pattern, motif or detail, it grabs your attention and stays with you. It’s what you remember about a room.
Elements worth repeating throughout a space range from shapes, textures, colors, and lines that can easily reverberate across furniture, decor, or architecture. Think of these recurring elements like tools to reinforce a point; repetition is a crucial tool for building a clear and connected palette. Recurring shapes create visual order and lead our eye from one spot to the next. A foolproof way to achieve this is with patterns – like integrating geometric prints or echoing the textile patterns in vertical elements such as decorative screens, which can be used to divide or define spaces. Elements worth repeating throughout a space range from shapes, textures, colors, and lines that can easily reverberate across furniture, decor, or architecture. Think of these recurring elements like tools to reinforce a point; repetition is a crucial tool for building a clear and connected palette.
GTM Artisan Metal’s patterns (L to R) ORIENTAL 1, FRECCO and EFESI designed by Urban Metal, available in 9 architectural grade powder coated colors.
The gorgeous textiles supporting this palette, were generously supplied by our collaborative partner:
Catherine Pelletier at Carnegie Fabrics.
Carnegie Fabrics: (L to R) Revolve Print 6972-101, Tandem 6544-7, Maze 6550-47
Benjamin Moore Paints: Aegean Teal 2136-40, Poolside Blue 2048-40, Dinner Party AF-300
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