# @david.quarlesiv on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8HH0COeE-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/79199997-davidquarlesiv-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-10-03T14:01:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** David Quarles, IV (@david.quarlesiv) — https://gondola.cc/david.quarlesiv

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Hey, hey, y’all! Welcome to Design School with Professor Quarles: a new series I’m starting based on questions you’ve asked me about design!

In long and short form, I’ll be sharing tips with you to help us all curate our homes, using simple formulas. And this class - we’re covering Pattern Mixing!

My go-to formula is:
* Establish a cohesive color palette by choosing 1 color as your base. Once you’re more comfortable, try the entire color palette as your base!
* Mix larger patterns with smaller ones so that the prints don’t compete. Shown in both my bedroom and dining room, you can go bold with a print in your rug, and a finer or less-detailed pattern on your walls.
* When in doubt, start small. Play with patterns in your smaller furniture pieces and your accessories.
* Try and repeat: once you’ve played with pattern with your walls and rugs, try it with the accessories, and art in your space!

These tips will help you create livelier spaces in your home without them feeling too crowded or busy! And yes, you can pattern play with your plants 💁🏾‍♂️🌿🌱

Feliz Tuesday, y’all! Tell me below what design question I should cover in our next class? 👨🏾‍🏫 #davidquarlesiv #designschoolwithprofessorquarles #choosejoy 
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🎥: me🥹🙌🏾
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Sources:
Sunroom chairs: albanyparkhome 
Dining room rug, lighting and walls: joybird | mymitzi | Moi!💁🏾‍♂️
Bedroom wallpaper, bed bedding, and rug: chasingpaper | cb2 | arhaus | loloirugs x thejungalow 
Suit: zara 
Glasses: theoeyewear | eclecticeyememphis 
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P.S. should we have a cocktail recipe shared for each class? This one is a New York Sour. Recipe in stories 🥃 
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#archdigest #apartmenttherapy #sodomino #mydomaine #memphis #hgtv  #housebeautiful #memphisinteriordesign #plantsofinstagram #livingroom #plantlover #explorepage #interiordesign #diningroom #bedroomdesign #sunroom #cocktailrecipe #plantsofinstagram

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