“A check or stripe pairs beautifully with a floral,” she offers.

Doing so, she says, “creates a seamless, cocoon-like effect.”

“By pairing bold colors with thoughtful restraint, a space can feel both minimalist and expressive.”

color drenched living room

Credit:Stacy Zarin Goldberg for Storie Collective

simple walls with pops of pattern

Credit:Christy Kosnic Photography for GreyHunt Interiors

color and pattern mixing

Credit:Greg Powers for Tracy Morris Design