These days, "more is more" decorating is prevalent on our Instagram feeds, magazine covers, and even design books. And for traditional, bona-fide maximalists, those of us who have long embraced piling ...

Layering prints and patterns is a design approach that creates a sophisticated look full of depth and dimension. When done incorrectly, however, the result can be a distracting and scattered space. To ...

There's a certain point in decorating when mixing patterns stops feeling fun and starts feeling like a test you might fail. One wrong move and suddenly your living room looks less "layered and ...

Pattern mixing is a creative decor trend that breathes life and infuses an eclectic personality into your interiors. Typically, patterns exist in isolation, only one particular pattern paired with a ...

The Real Simple designers share their secrets for making mismatched decor look meant to be. If you've ever looked at maximalist design and thought, "That shouldn't work, but somehow it does," you may ...

I thought I should cover the subject of a similar art – pattern mixing. Often attempted but rarely executed well, you may be thinking, why mix patterns in the first place? Is it better to stick with ...

One of the best ways to express your personality and add flair to your home is to incorporate a mix of patterns into the decor. Whether you like florals, stripes, geometrics, animal prints, paisleys ...