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May 03, 2021 Tisha rated it liked it

Rebecca Atwood's style is not mine, but that was kind of the point. I'm not sure that I was able to glean anything from this book, though and several of her suggestions/examples border on cultural appropriation with seemingly no awareness. Rebecca Atwood's style is not mine, but that was kind of the point. I'm not sure that I was able to glean anything from this book, though and several of her suggestions/examples border on cultural appropriation with seemingly no awareness. ...more

Aug 12, 2017 Penny rated it really liked it

Finally, after this read, I understand how to mix patterns!

What a perfect book to help you continue to think about pattern in your home. Atwood encourages you to think about color, texture, size and how each affects the whole in any space. You start by gathering things you like (sticks, pictures, fabric, anything), and slowly as you build your pile of favorites and hone it down, it all fits together together to give you a sense of your personality and what brings you pleasure and energy. Atwood has also written a book on color. Each book has heft (250+ What a perfect book to help you continue to think about pattern in your home. Atwood encourages you to think about color, texture, size and how each affects the whole in any space. You start by gathering things you like (sticks, pictures, fabric, anything), and slowly as you build your pile of favorites and hone it down, it all fits together together to give you a sense of your personality and what brings you pleasure and energy. Atwood has also written a book on color. Each book has heft (250+ pages), and you can refer back to them as you continue to build. This is not complicated but reassuring. It does lean slightly at times toward the Brooklyn millennial style. Atwood sells her own textiles on her website. At times I did yearn for a few textiles that were not cotton or linen--but this is a roadmap, not a bible. She includes weaving and dying projects at end of book. ...more

Sep 24, 2017 Debbie rated it it was amazing

At first, I wasn't into it ... too much to read, I just wanted eye candy. But I'm so glad I let myself settle in because this was so good it could be a college design textbook. I tend to be more intuitive about my pattern usage, but Rebecca Atwood has made it a science, and in a good way that allows for tons of creativity and individuality. This book was very, very well done.

I saw another review criticize the amount of white space ... I completely disagree with her. I believe the white space was

I saw another review criticize the amount of white space ... I completely disagree with her. I believe the white space was very intentional and allowed the patterns to shine even more than a cluttered, tacky looking page would. I wouldn't change a thing!

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Jun 09, 2018 Jonii rated it really liked it

This book is a great introduction to pattern, pattern mixing, and sort of a bit of color theory for the textiles in your home. I loved the styling and there were great tips for every comfort level whether you're new to color and pattern mixing or have been doing it successfully for a while and want to up your game. Recommended for anyone that is looking to get those magazine perfect mixes in their own home.

On a side note: I really appreciate that this book was printed on matte paper; sometimes

On a side note: I really appreciate that this book was printed on matte paper; sometimes the high gloss paper in design books detracts from the photos and makes it harder to see the colors and patterns.

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Jan 15, 2020 Carol Luna rated it really liked it

As someone who is familiar with color theory but not quite adept at matching patterns, this is a stellar addition to someone who is interesting in dressing their living space. I'm a fan of owning hard copies of books that I'd like to use as reference -- this would be one I'll be eventually adding to that collection.

The projects I have to say, are take it or leave it, but the examples, process, and tips/tricks/equations really help someone who is still new in learning how to "eye" living spaces a

The projects I have to say, are take it or leave it, but the examples, process, and tips/tricks/equations really help someone who is still new in learning how to "eye" living spaces are really great!

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Apr 02, 2019 Grace Galloway rated it really liked it

This book gave me some good ideas to play with at work and in my own apartment, and the photos are beautiful to look at. I came away with lots of tips for mixing patterns, and am excited to try some of the projects that are listed at the end of the book. I liked that the chapters were organized by room, and it gave the reader several differing ways to approach each room in a house. Overall I recommend this book!

I bought this book for my Kindle app and I'm glad I did because I probably wouldn't have purchased it if I flipped through and saw all the pictures. The photos were mostly of rooms that would not have appealed to me, but the wisdom in the book was useful. I feel like I learned a lot that can help me with more than interior design. I bought this book for my Kindle app and I'm glad I did because I probably wouldn't have purchased it if I flipped through and saw all the pictures. The photos were mostly of rooms that would not have appealed to me, but the wisdom in the book was useful. I feel like I learned a lot that can help me with more than interior design. ...more

Dec 13, 2019 Miranda rated it it was amazing

The proof is in the pudding - I went through this book slowly, over a few months, and my home got so much more homey during that time. I've always stuck to safe, simple design, but I incorporated a bunch of new textiles and sewed new curtains, inspired by this book! I liked all the pictures and really clicked with the design suggestions. The proof is in the pudding - I went through this book slowly, over a few months, and my home got so much more homey during that time. I've always stuck to safe, simple design, but I incorporated a bunch of new textiles and sewed new curtains, inspired by this book! I liked all the pictures and really clicked with the design suggestions. ...more

I did not like the way author shares her past, stories and memories and that was a lot. I mean she could teach much faster and to the point in a brief way. however, the guidelines provided to mix and match patterns and also techniques to create new patterns were so applicable and interesting.

Atwood helps you learn more about working and using patterns in your homes. She is great at giving you fundamental knowledge about which colours and patterns work together. While I'm not one for too much colour in my home this is a great reference book. Atwood helps you learn more about working and using patterns in your homes. She is great at giving you fundamental knowledge about which colours and patterns work together. While I'm not one for too much colour in my home this is a great reference book. ...more

Lots of useful pattern rules at the beginning followed by varied examples. I don't prefer so much visual stimulation but this book was a nice break from the shiny things we're so often accosted with.

Sep 16, 2019 Barbara rated it really liked it

Excellent ideas about pattern mixing and determining what colors you love. The text in Living with Pattern is fantastic. It's interesting, usually I spend most of the time looking at photographs in design books but this book I spent more time reading Atwood's words. Excellent ideas about pattern mixing and determining what colors you love. The text in Living with Pattern is fantastic. It's interesting, usually I spend most of the time looking at photographs in design books but this book I spent more time reading Atwood's words. ...more

Dec 05, 2017 Leigh rated it liked it

Worth reading for some little tidbits of good info. Pretty picts and good inspiration for trying out some watercolor patterns. I was left wanting a bit more, and I thought some of the projects at the end of the book looked interesting, but the instructions were a little bit vague.

beautifully photographed & illustrated

Great book for interior design. Super helpful!

Oct 19, 2020 Martha rated it really liked it

More city than country, but I enjoyed this focus on pattern.

Pretty, but too wordy and too much white space, I'm disappointed. A book about patterns should really let the patterns be the focus and it should be lush with color. This was sparse... Pretty, but too wordy and too much white space, I'm disappointed. A book about patterns should really let the patterns be the focus and it should be lush with color. This was sparse... ...more

May 30, 2021 Jessica rated it liked it

There are so many pattern choices out there and there are definitely some that are too bold for me, but I loved learning more about the use of pattern in your home. I liked having a visual and how the author would describe what you were seeing and explain the elements. Like I said, there were definitely times when I squinted my eyes at the page and wondered how it made since, but the wide variety of pictures shows that everyone has their own taste and design style. I'm excited to explore more op There are so many pattern choices out there and there are definitely some that are too bold for me, but I loved learning more about the use of pattern in your home. I liked having a visual and how the author would describe what you were seeing and explain the elements. Like I said, there were definitely times when I squinted my eyes at the page and wondered how it made since, but the wide variety of pictures shows that everyone has their own taste and design style. I'm excited to explore more options in my next place! ...more