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Cups from Briscoes

A bit different this week. I bought these cheapies a few months ago when they were on sale at Briscoes. I was immediately drawn to the geometric patterns. I love how they add a little class to my kitchen cupboards, and they're a big size for large amounts of coffee!

Patterns used well will add diversity and depth to a composition or room. If used wrongly, it will result in visual chaos! I'm hoping to show you some good examples today. But first my design and your freebie download.

It's not a page layout, but packaging for my homemade cleaning products. (click here to read why I choose homemade instead of store bought solutions)

 

SUPPLIES: papers and labels freebie download, MOD podge glue sealer and bottles from Payless Plastics.

Your Freebie (there are 4 versions of lables included, so you can write or type on the blank ones) -

Download VinniePearce_papers-labels

Examples of geometric patterns used:

INTERIOR DECORATING

 
http://freshome.com/2009/04/13/interior-design-patterns-from-hand/

 

http://www.designhotels.com/

SCRAPBOOKING

http://creativescrappers.blogspot.com/2010/06/dt-kaori-watanabe.html

The pattern here isn't exactly geometric, more leaning towards an abstract geometric. I thought it was a great example of using patterns on a larger scale without looking too overwhelming. It works because of the repetition in lines. Curved lines in the background pattern are repeated in other elements. Such as the brads, cut out paper and ink splatters. This helps to create harmony in the overall design.

 

 

  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35041093@N04/4928397305/in/set-72157623175333419/

Another large scale pattern.  I don't usually use patterns like this for my background, but this one works. Why does it work?... I don't know! hah! Noooo, I thought I didn't know, but as I studied the page, a few thoughts came to me. Maybe it's the muted colours that help create less contrast in the overall scheme. Also I think the density and scale of the pattern help to make the design less busy. If you have any thoughts, please share, I'd love to hear them.

  

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/455787-romyk/1658257-when-we-were/

Here's a cute minimalistic one by Romy.  If you want to use patterns but are too afraid to, then you can't go wrong with using them in small amounts like the above example.

WEBSITE DESIGN

  


http://aliedwards.com/

Ali Edward's new site, uses a geometric pattern so stunningly. Ali also uses patterns a lot in her page designs, so do check out the site if you are new to her stuff.

Thanks for stopping by! If you find great examples of patterns used on large scales please link back in the comments section, I would love to see and I'm sure others would too.