10 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS WE LOVE "Give your home a graphic punch with these 10 inspiring geometric looks"

Making their definitive mark on the design world during the mod years of the 1960s, geometric shapes and patterns have since been a staple of many decorated spaces around the world. From basic triangles, squares and rectangles to more interesting shapes like hexagons, octagons and diamonds, geometrics have the ability to add a punch of personality to any room. Here are 10 of our favourite ways to decorate with geometrics, whether it’s a bold wallpapaer pattern in a small room or a diamond-patterned headboard commanding attention in a master bedroom.

1.  Area rug

Keep it fun underfoot with an area rug that ties the room together and adds a soft graphic element to your space. The geometric patterns on Madeline Weinrib rugs play on Moroccan architecture and fretwork.

2.  Shower curtain

Update your bathroom with a cool new shower curtain. This organic cotton curtain combines a number of geometric shapes for a modern chic look. 

3.  Fretwork

Don’t forget about the many decorating options that windows offer when putting your space together! Introduce a subtle geometric touch to your bedroom decor with a delicate oriental fretwork in the windowpane.

4.  Wallpaper

For ultimate impact, try covering the walls in a small space like a powder room or mudroom with a bold geometric wallpaper. The daring paper shown here adds the perfect modern touch to otherwise traditional pieces and complements the floor’s hexagonal tiles.

5.  Throw pillow

The most cost effective way to introduce a trend into your decorating scheme? Toss a couple of throw pillows on your sofa, like this black and white geometric herringbone beauty. 

6.  Artwork

An all-white workspace doesn’t have to feel bare and stark. Incorporate a simple, colourful art print like this geometric triangle for a bit of character.

7.  Headboard 

If you’re drawn to crisp white bed linens, you can still incorporate geometrics with a fabric headboard. The tall red and white diamond headboard here creates a bold focal point in the bedroom.

8.  Bathmat

Add a graphic element to your bathroom decor with geometric accessories. Try a bold pattern on your shower curtain, hand towels or bathmat.

9.  Throw blanket

Give a cream living room sofa a facelift by draping a vibrant, patterned throw blanket over the back. The geometric shapes on the throw above add a punch of personality to an otherwise fairly neutral space.

10.  Mousepad

From colourful notebooks to vintage paperweights, desk accessories are no longer content with being boring.  This geometric peach and black mousepad is a fun way to spice up any home office.

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"COLOR"

No other single elemet has such an impact on the way your home looks and feels. Color can make a room feel larger or smaller, bright and airy, cosy, cool or seductive. Colour is far more than simply the shade you decide to put on the wall. Like choosing an outfit to wear, it’s the accessories and details that lift a look our of the ordinary.

WHAT IS COLOR? 

Everything has a color, so although we tend to think of blue, red or yeallow as the kind of color we might choose to paint a wall, white is just as important in the color mix. Bear in mind, too, that metal has a color, as does wood, so the color of your stripped floorboards is just as vital as those sage green walls.

HOW TO CHOOSE COLOR? 

A well-dressed room as layers of colour. The walls and floor are the largest expanses of surface, so choose the color for them as the basis for your color scheme. The furniture and window treatments are the next layer of color. These will usually complement the base colors, often in a stronger shade so that they stand out as focal points in the room. Finally, the accessories – the cushions, rugs, vases and other pictures – add the little touches of contrasting colour that bring a room to life.

THE COLOR WHEEL 

It’s easier to see how colors will work together if you check them on the color wheel. This places all the colors of the rainbow in a circular spectrum so that you can see at a glance which colors will work well together (those that are opposite each other), which ones will be a sophisticated blend (the shades either side of a color) and which colors will clash if you don’t use them carefully.

HOW TO PUT COLORS TOGETHER? 

As a general rule, for a room that is to look pretty or relaxing, choose colours that complement each other. This means they blend well and have a similar intensity of color. For a more dramatic, lively result, choose colors that contrast, or even clash. As a rule of thumb, try to have no more than four main colors in a room.

"CLEAN AND CRISP"

USE RED, WHITE AND BLUE TO CREATE A SMART BUT COMFORTABLE FAMILY LIVING ROOM

This is a very simple but effective colour combination. Start with a completely neutral basic room with a natural carpet and off-white walls (pure white is too harsh and clinical, so try a white with the tiniest hint of mushroom) and let the furnishings add colour. Use blue as the main colour and warm up the whole room with a scattering of red such as a lampshade, cusions, candles and footstool.

This is a very simple but effective colour combination. Start with a completely neutral basic room with a natural carpet and off-white walls (pure white is too harsh and clinical, so try a white with the tiniest hint of mushroom) and let the furnishings add colour. Use blue as the main colour and warm up the whole room with a scattering of red such as a lampshade, cusions, candles and footstool.

Primary colours like red and blue can look as though they belong in the nursery so choose a strong but slightly faded denim blue and a rich red for a more sophisticated result.Finally, give your room personality with a hint of an American country theme – bold checked curtains and a matching rug, a Shaker-style peg rail, fork art picture print and gingham heart-shaped cushions.

Stick to red, white and blue or dark wood accessories to keep it feeling unfussy.

Leather is a good choice for family rooms as it ages so well and looks good even with a few scuff marks. Add a soft felt cushion and throw to make it more comfortable.

Add detail to cushions with bold heart shapes stiched to the front and rows of buttons for extra texture.

"ORANGES AND LEMON"

Bring a shot of bright colour to your kitchen with touches of orange and yellow. Cutlery, saucepans, chairs and curtains all offer possibilities for adding color.

Swap mismatched pots for a row of quirky jars containing colourful spices.

Choose cutlery with brightly coloured handles to match your kitchen colour scheme.

Make individualized placemats for all the family. Cut names from a sheet of coloured paper, place over a second sheet and laminate.

A simple motif, like these chillies, running through the room adds an elements of fun.

Welcome to LIGHT LIVING INTERIOR DESIGNS & EAST ASIA BUILDERS

With two organizational structures, one for INTERIOR DESIGN and another for CONSTRUCTION, Light Living Interior Designs is capable of handling fit-outs and furnishings separately from building construction.

Construction of houses and low-rise, medium-rise and high-rise buildings are now an organic feature of LLID as it is the companys premium product to which its wholistic effort is aimed at.

From conservative designs to contemporary adaptations of old, new and futuristic lines, curves and textures, LLID upholds the mandate of its clients who may wish to embrace such categories.

Its experience to listen, experiment and apply is transformingly concocted to its commitment to beauty and strength.

From small to big budget of clients, LLID will listen, draw and construct.

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ABOUT:

Light Living Interior Designs offers innovative, creative design solutions within budget and on time. Our philosophy is to create uniquely appropriate design concepts that respond to the individuality of each client. Without imposition of a pre-defined firm style, the singular personality of each project emerges through a process of discovery, by listening, encouraging and guiding. We believe responsible design incorporates sustainable and inclusive initiatives to ensure healthy and safe environments.

EDWIN J. BABIANO
President

EMMA CONCEPCION
Executive Vice-President

Our Office:

Suite 2415 Medical Plaza Ortigas Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City,
Philippines 1604

Office Number: (+632) 871-7809