1) Set small patterns against large ones, limit your palette
and include one solid piece.
2) Pick a color theme, look for variations in pattern,
balance large scale with an allover print, solids in theme colors anchor the
look.
3) Find one item that is multicolored and pair them with
other pieces that pick up the colors of that scheme. Keep furniture pieces
basic and solid to act as a canvas.
4) If you limit your palette to a couple of vibrant hues and
play them off of a neutral background, a playful mix of prints looks cohesive while
effectively moving your eye around the space.
5) A monochromatic palette against a neutral background
makes it impossible to mess up.