The most important thing in design is pattern combinations. Pattern combinations can either make house warm and homely or either make it uninviting to them. The basic ingredient to a good design is effective use of patterns and to the put the pattern combinations to maximum effect.
That is why when designing home it is always best to design it yourselves since the interior design you have hired would not be able to understand your needs perfectly and reproduce pattern designs which have a soothing effect on you as well as the people living in the house. For example you would be more at ease with wood work pattern while the interior designer would go for a more contemporary artwork. Effective use of patterns can not only be of a pleasing nature but also can be making the living space more inviting and more comfortable for you. It also increases productivity.
The flow of energy is also enhanced by the effective use of patterns combinations inside the house. For example in kitchen while using black marble top light color shades can be preferred for painting the interiors and also bright colorful utensils and kitchen implements can other wise brighten up your dull and monotonous routine in kitchen. While choosing pattern combination care should be taken to ensure that the designs chosen are simple and effective and have maximum effect for which it is being used.
Pattern combinations should be such that it is pleasant to the eye and make you comfortable and not make you uncomfortable and edgy. Studies show that pattern combinations in home décor have an effect on the person living in the environment as well.
Effective use of pattern combinations closely knit to each other give the room or home a cozier outlook, while using the patterns far apart from each other makes the room bigger in the eyes of the beholder.
Color schemes, home décor and furniture all are interdependent on each other and effective utilization of these can make the space more comfortable.