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♢ EDITORIAL by Sal McIntyre, New York ♢

As an interior designer, using elements with strong patterns can be a critical ingredient in achieving a dynamic overall composition. The right pattern can be keen and bold, carrying a role as a leading focal point, while simultaneously hiding in plain sight, given its level of conversational harmony with the elements around it. Their high contrast catches the eye and lifts the mood, and their repetitive abstract nature allows them to slip into the background as a supporting feature — a mysterious contradiction that is nonetheless inspiring time and …