Love floral pillows but don’t want to give up your striped chair? These print mixing decor ideas give you plenty to try together.
From little gingham checks to big floral walls, there’s something here for a small corner or a whole room.
You can keep things simple or go all out. Start with a pair of patterns you love, then decide whether you want another pillow, a patterned lampshade or even a striped dresser!
Pretty ways to mix patterns at home
striped sofa and floral pillows
We’re starting off strong with this striped sofa and its pretty mix of pillows. I love the pale green floral cushion beside the brighter red-and-blue design.
Try a plain tan pillow alongside your prints like the one here. The large yellow artwork above gives you another color to play with.
green checks and pink flowers
How cute is this bedroom? The green checked headboard sits against brown wallpaper covered in pink flowers and leafy branches.
Even the red lampshade has its own striped pattern.
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Keep a few plain white pillows in the mix if you want to try these little floral bedding prints too.
floral chairs and kitchen checks
These floral chair backs may just be one of my favorite details here. The pink and blue flowers look so pretty with the plain dark blue seats.
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There’s a checked accent over in the kitchen too. Try repeating that small touch of checks nearby rather than adding another pattern to your dining table.
checkerboard and a patterned rug
If you love black-and-white checks, this bathroom gives you a different way to use them. A detailed red-and-dark-blue rug sits over the checkerboard floor, with an animal-print towel beside the sink.
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I especially love all the leafy plants against the white walls.
pink gingham breakfast nook
Don’t want to mix lots of different prints? No problem!
This little breakfast nook repeats pink gingham across the seating and pillows, with narrow pink stripes along the bench seat.
The white table keeps things simple. I’d keep the pink flowers in the middle too.
zebra stools by the fireplace
I am obsessed with these zebra-print stools. They’re such a fun choice beside the detailed red-and-blue rug and the little herringbone pattern on the chair.
Try a pair of matching patterned stools if you want to repeat one bold print without putting it on every seat.
illustrated settings and pink stripes
How pretty is this table? Blue line drawings decorate the place settings, with pink-and-red striped napkins tucked between the blue glasses.
The orange and pink flowers are gorgeous. For your own table, try blue-handled cutlery to pick up the color in the illustrations.
striped chair and checked pillow
If you are looking for a small place to start, this one is for you. A black-and-white checked pillow sits on a narrow-striped chair, with a red plaid throw on the neighboring seat.
You don’t have to match every pattern. I love how the red rug gives that plaid another bit of red nearby.
red stripes and tiny flowers
This mood board has so many cute details, from the red-and-tan striped drawers to the little blue flowers on the cream background. The scalloped mirrors are another favorite.
If you want to try this combination, start with a small floral print and add one red striped piece. Pale blue trim would be a pretty extra touch.
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layered rugs and blue pillows
Who says you have to choose just one rug? Here, a red patterned rug sits over broad black-and-cream stripes.
The white sofa has its own mix of blue, tan and rusty-red pillows.
I’d leave some of the striped border showing just like this if you try layering yours.
gingham and trailing flowers
I love this red gingham pillow with the little trailing flowers in front. The green-and-cream stripes at the back add another pattern without bringing in a bright new color.
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Keep your bedcover plain if you want to follow this pretty pillow combination.
hallway stripes and floral art
Don’t want to add patterned furniture? No problem there!
This hallway pairs bold vertical wall stripes with two floral pictures stacked above a small table.
The cream flowers against those deep green backgrounds are so pretty. Try matching frames if you want to hang a pair this way.
yellow flowers and outdoor stripes
This is such a cute outdoor combination. Yellow floral pillows sit against dark green-and-white striped cushions, with blue-and-white patterned vases on the table.
Bring in a plain yellow pillow if you want another little splash of the flower color.
a wall of patterned plates
How adorable is that big daisy plate? This kitchen corner mixes flower-shaped plates, tiny floral designs and a peach checked plate above the coffee machine.
You can try the same idea with different sizes rather than choosing a matching set. The little pink flower plates are worth making room for.
hydrangeas behind the desk
I am in love with this hydrangea wallpaper. The big white flower clusters and green leaves look lovely behind the gold-colored mirror.
For a smaller second pattern, try a checked pen holder like the one on the desk. There’s a pale striped cushion on the green chair too.
unexpected pillow trios
If you are looking for pillow combinations that aren’t all matching, then this collage is for you. There are spots beside leafy designs, narrow stripes beside florals and a bird print paired with orange waves.
That brown bird pillow is my favorite. I’d try it with the yellow-green floral cushion shown behind it.
delicate vines and striped bedding
This is a lovely way to mix patterns without choosing bright colors. Pale striped bedding sits beneath wallpaper with thin leafy trails, while a yellow checked throw lies across the foot of the bed.
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I love the little yellow lampshade beside it. That’s a detail I’d keep.
pale green pattern board
Looking for something a little quieter? This mood board brings together pale green stripes, faded-looking florals and an angular rug pattern.
The small green motifs on the oval piece give you another option to borrow. Pick a couple of these patterns for your own room rather than feeling you need every one.
striped drawers and a blue vase
This striped dresser is so pretty all on its own. Add the blue-and-white patterned vase on top and you have a simple print pairing without changing the plain wall behind it.
I especially love that the tan-and-white stripes continue across the top and sides.
red checks and blue seashells
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous red-and-blue corner. I am obsessed with the oversized wall checks!
The blue seat has little shell designs, with red geometric patterns and blue-and-white shapes across the pillows.
Try repeating red and pale blue through your own mix if you want to bring several different prints together like this.