Expertise Perspective on Mixing Wallpaper Patterns

By Interior Designer and Wallpaper Designer Yanise Monét

Mixing wallpaper patterns is really about creating a visual conversation within his face. The patterns don’t need to match, but they need to relate. I always recommend starting with the cohesive color story, even when the patterns are very different, share tones that keep the room feeling intentional and sophisticated.

You can absolutely use one wallpaper on the walls and another one on the ceiling. I love treating the ceilings as a fifth wall. A bold graphic pattern on the walls paired with a softer or complementary pattern above it, can create depth and drama without overwhelming the room.

Scale is also incredibly important. I like to balance a large statement pattern with something medium or subtle so the room has hierarchy rather than competition. Some combinations work beautifully because they create contrast stripes with florals geometric with botanicals, or graphic patterns layered with more organic motifs.

Ultimately, wallpaper should help tell the story of a space. When color, scale, and rhythm are considered together mixing patterns becomes less about rules and more about creating the room that feels curated and expressive.