El patchwork is a technique which consists of joining different patterns and patterns together to create a whole full of color and different parts. This type of technique is often used in textiles, since it began as a way to create bedding and other pieces, but today we can find it in many other places, from walls to furniture.
Integrate the patchwork In our home it can be difficult, especially since it is a colorful technique with many different patterns. It is very striking and usually takes all the prominence, so it is not so easy to mix if there are other patterns or colors. But today we are going to see places decorated with patchwork pieces to inspire us.
How to make the patchwork
In the patchwork technique many types of patterns are joined in one place, be it a fabric or a surface. It is about making mixtures as if they were different remnants that come together to make a whole full of color and variety. Normally they are not mixed without sense, but a certain symmetry is sought in the patterns to make it more beautiful when visualizing it. For those who like prints, it is the perfect technique to join all the colors that they like. You have to choose a group of patterns and colors that have a similar style, and then look at them together to think about how to make the patchwork. We will join them according to taste to get unique pieces.
One of the DIY patchwork The most made is the one made with different fabrics to create a quilt, a cushion or even a garment that is unique and original. If you have scraps at home, you may find enough to make something original with them, creating a unique patchwork. Remember that these must have something in common, be it a vintage style or pastel tones. This way it will be easier to combine them with each other.
Patchwork textiles
One of the most popular forms of patchwork is the one made with textiles. This type of patchwork is made mixing different fabrics to get a very special outfit full of colors and different patterns. In this case we see a bedding that imitates patchwork. With these colorful pieces they get a room with a bohemian and carefree style. The rest of the decoration is simple, it has to be to avoid excess things in a room and have the feeling that we saturate it.
Furniture with patchwork
Although the most common is to see textiles with patchwork, the truth is that today this technique can also be seen in furniture. These pieces have a totally creative and innovative style mixing many different fabrics that always have a common denominator, in this case it is about intense colors. Plain fabrics or with velvet for a very easy chair original full of colors and prints, from stripes to polka dots and floral touches. A piece of furniture like this should be placed in an area where the walls are smooth and not too colorful, with simple floors, like that one made of wood.
Patchwork walls
This is a novelty that we liked very much, and it is that the patchwork can also be put on the walls of the home. These walls have a floral-inspired patchwork that can be mixed with many other patterns, from plaid to polka dots. As you can see, the tones of the walls combine perfectly with the tones of the furniture and the environment in the rooms. And it is that patchwork can be the result of many mixtures, but it is about mixtures in which something common is sought, from a tone to a style, so that all the remnants and pieces that we have chosen combine
Where to use the patchwork
Patchwork is a technique that is usually included in spaces that have a bohemian, vintage or classic style. These styles are the best suited to this colorful technique. In vintage settings softer pastel colors are used, and in bohemian spaces stronger and more intense colors are usually chosen, such as fuchsia pink, red or orange. Patchwork pieces can be included in all spaces in the home, from a tablecloth in the dining room to cushions for the living room and a bedspread in the bedroom.
Patchwork accessories
At home we can include small patchwork accessories that add a touch of color. If it is a technique that seems too striking, we can always include it in small spaces. Some cushions for the chairs, or some small beanbags can be the solution when choosing a small touch of color for the home. In addition, there are many patchwork styles, colors, and patterns.