Should I buy a striped pattern curtain even though my bedspread is a floral pattern?

Question

the colors match though but im not sure...

here are the pics if u want to c them:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Echo-Home-Matisse-Floral-Queen-Bedding-Ensemble/2506729/product.html

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5614884

Answer 1

Here's the rule of thumb in decorating: you can mix any two, three or four patterns together, as long as they are in the same color scheme. Since your colors are the same (even if there isn't the chocolate color in the drapes), you can easily put these 2 fabrics together. I wouldn't hesitate. And just because someone makes custom drapes, it doesn't mean she has a lick of sense about decorating... it just means she can sew!

Although these may not be your colors, you'll get the idea that you can mix patterns as long as you keep the colors the same:
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Ok... that's enough for you to get the picture! Hope this helps...


Your room is going to look great! By the way, I LOVE the comforter! One of the nicer ones I've seen!

Enjoy your new room!

Answer 2

Sorry, I hope I'm not ruining your day. I sew for a lady that does custom drapery and have seen some pretty funky stuff that looks gorgeous when put together. Just from the pics alone, I'd say don't go there. I looks like you threw 2 things together hoping to make it work. Your bedspread is fun and new and "hip" , whereas the curtain is much more traditional and "formal" looking. Have some fun with your curtains to match that great bed spread!! Depending on what look you're going for, you could draw out that beautiful soft blue, or the off white for a more subtle approach.......or go crazy with the browns or purple...........or all of the above! Your great bedspread leaves you wide open for many great possibilities. Have fun with it........this is after all, your space..........express yourself!!

Answer 3

Think twice about this combination.

Not because of the floral/striped issue (which isn't really an issue at all, mixing stripes w/ florals is done all the time)... but I think the "blue" in the curtains is a more intense blue than your bedspread and could draw more attention to the windows --and away from that really CUTE bedspread-- than you want them to.

Also, from the curtains web site, I see one of the reviewers mentioned the curtains are "blue with a touch of sea green." Your bedspread is more of a baby blue... adding an aqua blue/green tone to the windows won't, IMO, be very attractive OR complimentary.

You could think about purchasing an extra set of pillowcases or shams and using them to "customize" a plain set of curtains. Maybe by cutting out some of the flowers and using Stitch Witchery to apply them to plain white cotton curtains?

Or add some complimentary colored ribbons (2"-4" wide) to a set of semi-sheer curtains?

Hope this helps,
    TX Griff

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Perfect! Mixing florals and stripes adds interest. If everything "matches" it's boring and predictable. You are right that as long as the colors match (and the look ... both contemporary) Your choices are beautiful.

Answer 6

Using patterns that don't match has actually been a up and coming trend as of late. The key is not to put them side by side. Try to separate them using a neutral color on the walls that lends to both pattern selections.

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Answer 7

Done correctly, stripes and floral compliment each other, and are beautiful together. I have done them in my bedroom. If you don't know how to do them, choose something else.

Answer 8

I think they look great together. It doesn't really matter what the pattern is. It looks a lot better sometimes even if they aren't exactly the same. You should go for it.

Answer 9

i really think you sould go for it the blues in the curtians match the blues in the bedspread and since you have alot of action in the bedspread you would want your curtians to be less active i think it would be beautiful

Answer 10

I think they look great together.