The 3 Types of Pattern People (And How Each One Decorates Differently)
Pattern is personal.
Some people love it bold and fearless. Others want just a hint. And some live happily in the middle, the perfect mix without the chaos.
After 20+ years in fashion and visual merchandising (and now designing wall art and wallpaper for real homes), I’ve noticed something fun:
There are three distinct pattern personalities.
Once you know yours, decorating gets a whole lot easier, and a lot more you.
So… which one are you?
1. The Minimal Pattern Person
You love calm, clean, airy spaces. Pattern shows up, but quietly, maybe through soft stripes, tiny geometrics, or tone on tone texture. You don’t want your walls screaming at you. You want them supporting the vibe.
You probably wear:
Neutral sweaters, simple stripes, maybe a floral scarf if you are feeling wild.
Your home feels:
Cozy, composed, elegant, hotel worthy.
How you decorate with pattern:
• One pattern at a time
• Soft or neutral color palettes
• Texture over bold prints
• Subtle interest instead of high contrast
Perfect Tracy’s Fave Designs picks:
• Taupe Laurel Ikat Wallpaper, soft, tonal, effortless. Adds depth without overwhelming.
• Claystone Threads Wallpaper, a woven, textural look in the most versatile neutral.
• Neutral Arch Wall Art (like Soft Bloom or Claystone Arch), shape and softness in one piece.
Minimal Pattern People prove you don’t have to go bold to have style.
2. The Mix and Matcher
You’re the confident one. You like pattern, but strategically. You mix a stripe with a floral, a geometric with a botanical, a bold with a subtle. You know the secret: color is the connector. Scale matters. Balance matters. Personality matters.
You probably wear:
A printed blouse with striped pants. Coordinated jewelry. Textures that play well together.
Your home feels:
Layered, curated, stylish, like it was designed with intention (because it was).
How you decorate with pattern:
• Two to three patterns in a space
• Mix of scale (one big, one small, one accent)
• Shared color palette ties it all together
• You like depth, but not chaos
Perfect Tracy’s Fave Designs picks:
• Indigo Threads Wallpaper, a versatile foundation pattern that pairs with florals, graphics, or solids.
• Layered Arch Art Sets, built in mixing: shape, pattern, and color for a designer look without the guesswork.
• Ikat Floral Prints or Coordinating Square Sets, different motifs, same palette, effortless pairing.
Mix and Matchers make pattern feel elevated, not loud.
3. The Maximalist Pattern Lover
You live for bold. Big scale, bright color, fearless combinations, you are not just decorating, you are expressing. You don’t do “too much.” You do “just right (for me).”
You probably wear:
Patterned dresses, statement accessories, maybe even mixed prints head to toe.
Your home feels:
Creative, energetic, unforgettable, like you.
How you decorate with pattern:
• Large scale prints
• High contrast colors
• Pattern on walls, furniture, and art
• Gallery walls, wallpapered ceilings, and sculptural pieces
Perfect Tracy’s Fave Designs picks:
• Driftmark Wallpaper, bold, sweeping movement, major statement wall energy.
• Modern Floral Arch Panels, dimensional, sculptural, and impossible to ignore.
• Bright or High Contrast Art Prints with saturated color that commands attention.
Maximalists prove that more can be magical when done with confidence.
So… which pattern person are you?
Here’s the fun part, there’s no “right” answer.
You might be 100 percent one type.
You might be a mix of two.
You might shift with the season (Minimal in summer, Maximalist by the holidays… same).
Pattern is how your personality shows up in your space.
Tell me in the comments:
Are you Minimal, Mix and Match, or Maximalist?