Are You a Pattern Pro?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is this pattern called?
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  Herringsbone
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  Houndstooth
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  Buffalo Check
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  Gingham
2.
What pillow would you pair with this couch for a contemporary look?
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  Answer A
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  Answer F
3.
Which pattern shows "Toile"?
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  Answer D
4.
Which of these pillow combinations best represents a farmhouse style?
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  Answer D
5.
You can mix two stripes if...
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  They are different colors
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  They are different scales
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  They go in different directions
6.
What pillow would you pair with this couch for a modern look?
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  Answer F
7.
Which of these is a small-scale pattern?
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  Answer D
8.
What's the key rule to mixing patterns?
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  Use pillows all the same size
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  Use an odd number of patterns
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  Have a variety of small, medium, and large-scale patterns
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  Use the same pattern in different colors
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  Use different patterns in the same color
9.
Which two colors are considered "complimentary" to one-another?
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  Green & Blue
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  Blue & Orange
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  Orange & Red-Orange
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  Yellow & Blue-Green
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You can mix two florals if...
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  They are different scales
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  They are different colors
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  They are the same color
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  They are the same flowers
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Which pillow would you pair with this for a traditional look?
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  Answer F
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What's the best way to tie in a new pattern to your room?
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  Buy matching patterns to spread around the room
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  Match the color to an existing element in the room
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  Match an existing pattern in your room in a different color
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  Choose a pattern that stands out from the rest of the room
13.
Which of these patterns is most traditional?
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  Honeycomb
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  Damask
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  Ikat
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  Chevron
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What's the best way to simplify a busy room?
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  Remove all neutral colors
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  Limit the room to 3 patterns
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  Swap a bold pattern out for a subtle pattern
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  Choose 1 consistent color for your patterns
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  Add more solid colors
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What pillow would you pair with this couch for a monochromatic look?
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Quiz Outcomes

1.
Major Clash
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2.
Mixed Results
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Pattern Pro
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Are You a Pattern Pro?

Identifying and mixing patterns is tricky business. See how you stack up with this fun and informative quiz.

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