Decorating
3 ideas -- -- You can let several small patterns be together, like in these pillows -- You can use a pattern repeatedly, like in wallpaper and on a chair (you'd have to like that pattern a lot!) -- Use a 60-30-10 approach. Have one pattern be ~60% of what you see in a room (like the chevron rug in the Trio of patterns photo). Then, 30% for another pattern (striped drapes). Finally, 10% of a smaller pattern (the floral chairs, or the throw pillows on the sofa).
Incorporate the Five Elements Don’t stop with potted plants — to really embrace nature in your home, make sure all five elements are represented. They are: water (images of water, a fountain, flowers in a bowl of water), earth (stone, plants), fire (candles, incense, fireplace), metal (furniture, tools) and wood (furniture, beams).
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