Good day mates!
As our core help group, you’re the first with whom Matt & I are happy to share the very first on-line course from the Stone Cottage House!
This course on the fundamentals of sample mixing has been created in response to the questions I’ve obtained by way of the years concerning the mixing of patterns. The blending of sample, coloration, and texture has lengthy been the customized for British owners whether or not they dwell in a manor or a cottage. It’s this wealthy medley of patterns that provides the distinctive live-in, layer look of the English nation home fashion. I merely adore this look and have loved including it to our house, so I assumed I’d share what I’ve realized with you!


This course consists of over half an hour of sensible instruction on the fundamentals of sample mixing. You’ll discover ways to begin with a “hero” or lead print when making a room scheme with a number of patterns. Collectively, we create two completely different room schemes constructed from the identical hero print. This may assist offer you a really feel for the way versatile your hero print may be whenever you wish to obtain the look with the items you will have available.


We’ll talk about the challenges of scale in sample mixing and how you can create a cohesive look that’s straightforward on the attention.


I’ll share the materials, wallpaper, and artwork, I’m contemplating for our master suite makeover. This has been such a enjoyable challenge! I’ve chosen a coloration palette that works with the remainder of our home, but has a definite, calm feeling that’s significantly restful.


We may even talk about sample placement. I bear in mind questioning: “Is there a rule for this? Are you at all times supposed to position the large-scale prints on the big items just like the drapes, or couch?”
The course additionally features a Regularly Requested Questions part and worksheets that will help you consider and jumpstart tasks of your individual. We’re happy to have a useful resource like this to give you and hope to see you there!


Till subsequent time,
Completely satisfied sample mixing!
Rachel