Design 101 - Mixing and Matching Patterns

Walt Disney Terrene Outdoor Rug

In concept I love the idea of mixing and matching loads of patterns and colors.  In practice I never can seem to get over my pattern and color insecurities.  I longingly pour over magazine and blog photos of designer spaces that are a skillful explosion of pattern and color and promise myself that with each new design opportunity I will full-heartedly take up this design challenge.  I don't know about you but for me I need some rules for such an outside of the box design concept.  I figure if I'm following "the rules" I can't go wrong!

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