I have to run out of the office soon to meet one of my clients, and then my contractor; but I spotted this picture and thought it was a perfect example to quickly teach you about balance of color and fabric patterns. Without a visual guide, it may be a little difficult to comprehend why I would .. for example say ... "Go wild and MIX different fabric patterns!" Can you count how many different patterns are in the room picture below?

Lesson # 1:  Don't be afraid to mix different patterns! The design trick is the balance of color!

Lesson # 2:  Forget "Matchy matchy" items. Look at all the furniture legs in the above picture. Every furniture piece has a different style leg. Did you think that the creme color sofa and the creme color armchair were a set? Look closely. They are different - different shape style (sofa has a curved arm, armchair has a straight/boxed arm).

I believe the room is a  wonderful representation of a great comfortable design. However, there is ooooonnne tiiiiny area that I would change or enhance to maintain a balance. Do you see the table lamp to the left side of the room?  Well, when u look to the right side of the room, the area feels unbalanced (a tad bit empty) to me. So I would suggest adding a tall item on the right side to balance the table lamp on the left side. Hmmmm, perhaps a tall plant (the green leaves will pick up the greens hues within the room very nicely).

Okay I have to run out of the office now for my meetings. Oh, stay tuned .... I am designing a decoratig guide that may be PERFECT for you! More details to follow soon. Have a BEAUTIFUL day!