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Stylish Family Home Full of Bold Patterns

December 13, 2018

Bold stripes on the ceiling, buffalo checked barstools and a teal accent wall take this family home from "fine" to fabulous. A cut-out opens the kitchen to the living room, making it easy to entertain visitors, while bi-folding doors create a seamless transition to the back patio.

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Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts.

Transitional Open Kitchen With Striped Ceiling

The ceiling can be the perfect place to try out a dramatic color or pattern or—in the case of this kitchen—both! The wide stripes draw the eye up and have the added effect of making the room seem larger.

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Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts.

Neutral Kitchen With Plaid Barstools

Two bold patterns and a pop of turquoise turn this neutral kitchen into a stylish, memorable space: Wide turquoise-and-white stripes sweep across the ceiling and the barstools are upholstered in black-and-white plaid.

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Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts.

Transitional Open Kitchen With Plaid Barstools

The aqua stripes in the kitchen are pulled out into the rest of the home with a matching colored accent wall in the living room. Black-and-white plaid barstools act as complementary—and stylish—neutral.

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Photo: Chipper Hatter. From: Kristianne Watts.

Living Room With Blue and White Built-In Shelves

Using a bold color as the backdrop of a shelving unit makes the whole wall more compelling. This living room layers in a vivid aqua.

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