MurraysTips

Complex Patterns that use several colors and diagonal, criss-crossing lines are busy for your
eye. They can liven up a large area, but it may be overwhelming for a small room.

Vertical Lines add height to a short room, or add more height to a high ceiling.

Horizontal Lines add space, width to an area.

  Remember the Size and Scale of your space. The larger the space, the larger the print, the
     smaller the space the smaller the print. Yet adding a large print to a small area can give you
     a feeling of grandeur.

The same grouping or pattern used throughout an area can draw together a wide open plan.
It will create a flow and sense of continuity.

Colors affect how we see patterns. High contrast patterns create an energetic feeling and
colors close in value create a more subdued environment.

Texture affects color. Rough textures will absorb light while smooth textures will reflect light.