The Bedroom Decorating Trick That Will Help You Maximize Your Prints

Beautiful patterns and prints can instantly add personality to any room in your home. This is especially true in bedrooms, where adding patterns to bedding, throw pillows, and curtains may be what you may think of first. However, adding patterns in smaller, more subtle doses can add polish to a room, particularly one with a lot of solids or neutrals. By adding patterned fabric or wallpaper to unexpected places like lampshades, shelves, furniture, and on the wall, you can get all the benefits of pattern-mixing without worrying that they will overwhelm the space. 

This low-commitment way to use patterns and prints is excellent for creating a multi-layered and complimentary maximalist design scheme, or for adding a dose of style to minimalist ones. You can also personalize your space with patterns; by doing so, you'll add a luxe, elevated look to bland spots in your bedroom that may need design help. 

As TikToker @lampshadezone demonstrates, lamps are a great place to add patterns, as they are easy to refit with fabric in place of their original solid-colored shades. Take a thrifted or inexpensive lampshade and use glue to attach the new fabric after removing the old. You can also add fabric or paper to the panels of existing wood pieces on drawers and cabinet doors, instantly turning a generic find into a luxe piece of furniture. Pattern can also help disguise imperfections. 

As a great alternative to patterned bedding, try adding peel-and-stick wallpaper or glued fabric to headboards or footboard recesses. Or, use the paper itself to create a faux headboard. Bring in patterns to the back of a shelving unit or the interior of a glass-fronted cabinet for a discrete dose of visual interest. Or, get a trendy fabric mirror for a fraction of the cost by using wallpaper on the frame, adding a subtle bit of pattern that matches the room. 

Another genius place to use patterns is on the walls. While the go-big option is to add an accent wall or ceiling with printed wallpaper, you can also use patterns in more understated places, such as alcoves or inside wall molding frames. By repurposing a thrift store blanket into a stunning piece of wall art, you can incorporate a large piece of printed décor into your room. Or, add your favorite pattern on a room divider or dressing screen.