Pattern

Pattern

2LG are pattern people. In this lesson, they teach you how to use patterns to create impact within your space.

Lesson Summary

There are many pattern options:

• Floral
• Geometric
• Figurative pattern
• Natural textures

• You can order samples directly from brands that are often free to purchase.
• There are many ways to translate patterns in your home.
• Your use of pattern does not have to be excessive.
• There is a crossover between fashion and home design. Many designers are designing patterns within the home.
• The Amelia Graham fabric can be bought here.

Wallpaper

• Wallpaper is a personal passion of 2LG.
• They stripped their sketches back and made them into a pattern repeat named after their dog Buckley. You can buy it here.
• Consider the scale while playing with the pattern.
• Smaller-scale patterns can make an interior feel busier.
• Wrapping a busier wallpaper around all walls can feel less frantic, a more minimal way of working with the pattern.
• Wallpaper in transitionary spaces can be big and bold.
• James and Russell's 'Felt Tip' wallpaper can be purchased here.
• Their pattern repeats itself based on brutality.
• Design your patterns and experiment with them.
• The 'Labyrinth' wallpaper can be bought here.

Floral

• In their collaboration with CUSTHOM, 2LG designed a wallpaper inspired by vintage wallpaper. You can shop the collection here.
• The impact of a pattern can change tremendously with scale.
• Working with different scales is a great way to pair patterns.
• 2LG enjoys using florals contemporarily.
• Designers Guild design beautiful blowsy florals, which you can purchase here.

Organic Shapes

• Jordan and Russell like organic wallpapers like Calico 'Wabi Bone' wallpaper on vinyl.
• They placed the wallpaper in a frame with a shadow gap, treating it like artwork.
• Framing wallpaper is a great and affordable way of using expensive wallpaper.
• They cut the wallpaper 3 metres by 2 metres, using it as a statement piece.
• A pattern can also serve as inspiration.

Your Assignment

Create a very simple repeat pattern sketch. Get your colouring pencils out and get creative. It doesn't need to be a complex or even perfectly drawn pattern.