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Adding Pattern

If single colors make spaces look bigger, it follows that anything that breaks up a run of one color has the opposite effect.

Dominant patterns are best avoided in small rooms unless you want to make a feature of the cosy, intimate feel, as they can create a frantic, over-busy impression that can be distinctly uncomfortable to live with.

If you are tired of flat painted walls, try a color-washed effect that softens the surface with a textured look without adding any obvious sense of pattern. You could also try small, discreet patterns, such as tiny floral springs, or checks or dots, which have a neat, contained look that can work well in bedrooms and children’s rooms. The other type of pattern that is worth considering is a subtle stripe, which can enhance the height or width of the room if you use it judiciously.

Adding patterns makes the room look more lively and you can create dramatic effects with various types of patterns available in the market.