We realize it feels like summer just arrived, but to retailers, fall is just around the corner and home decor items for the new season are popping up in window storefronts all the time. An extremely evident trend is the use of patterns in serving and dining ware and home furnishings. Patterns liven a room, especially in spaces that otherwise hold clean and simple lines, muted tones and other solid furniture pieces. A brightly colored patterned chair or ottoman brings distinction and style to any room. The key to using patterned furniture; however, is to only choose one strong accent piece per room. Accent pieces make the best choices for patterned designs because they can be easy moved, altered or even removed if you ever feel yourself tiring of the piece. But, in most cases, as long as you only choose one pattern accent piece per room, you will never tire of its placement in your space.

If buying a patterned chair or larger piece of furniture scares you a little, try added patterned accent pillows to your existing chairs and sofas. That way you can complete the look without being committed to a particular color or style.

See some great patterned accent pieces for your home below.


Top Left: Aqua Surya Table Runner from Plum Party
Top Right: Chartruese Surya Placemats-Pack Of 4 from Plum Party
Bottom Left: kate spade "Gwinnett Lane Crème" Collection available at Macys
Bottom Center: kate spade "Bonita Street" Vase Collection available at Macys
Bottom Right: Luna Cloth Table Cover - 60" X 60" from Plum Party


Top Left: Brooks Slipcovered Chair from Pottery Barn
Top Right: Pattern pillow covers from Pottery Barn
Left Center: Calandria Chair, Mod Garden from Anthropologie
Center Top: Peacock Plumes Frame, Medium from Anthropologie
Center Bottom: Far Afield Dinnerware from Anthropologie
Center Right: Spotty Salad Servers from Anthropologie
Bottom Center: Flares And Fountains Fabric Letters from Anthropologie
Bottom Left: Antwerp Chair, Bloom from Anthropologie
Large Bottom Right: Jacoby Bench, Papillon from Anthropologie
Small Bottom Right: Mamello Chaise, Martine Toile from Anthropologie

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