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"When it&amp;#039;s time to introduce new upholstery, accent pillows, and other patterned elements to a room, it&amp;#039;s not uncommon to feel a sense of unease. After all, you want to be sure the various patterns work well together and don&amp;#039;t compete with each other. As a result, many people feel compelled to eliminate some of the variety and play it safe. Don&amp;#039;t\u2014backing away from a bold, multi-patterned statement could be a mistake.  &amp;quot;I always recommend bringing bold patterns and pops of color into a room to give it personality and depth,&amp;quot; says Thom Filicia. &amp;quot;Very often, we&amp;#039;re more daring with mixing patterns and colors in shirts and ties, and scarves and skirts, than in sofas, chairs, window treatments, rugs, and pillows. I always say to those leery of pattern and color: Take inspiration, guidance, and lessons from fashion.&amp;quot;  &amp;quot;I&amp;#039;m a big proponent of mixing patterns,&amp;quot; says Amanda Nisbet. &amp;quot;I think it adds energy and dynamism to a room. It creates new layers and another level of interest.&amp;quot; Jonathan Adler agrees: &amp;quot;Unexpected visual pairings are exciting and can enliven a room,&amp;quot; he says, pointing out that such elements are &amp;quot;keys to great design.&amp;quot;  See the slideshow for some of their top tips for doing it right, along with chic rooms from our archives. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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