Wild clashing patterns and colours are still alive

Whilst some people want calm neutral colours and minimal design, others are inspired by past times when carpets had bold, wild patterns in bright colours.

In the 1950s and 1960s, many homes had a whirlwind of clashing patterns in their rooms. People did not care if their pattern wallpaper did not match the carpet. In recent years there has been a design trend of minimalist plain colours that complement each other. After a trend is established, there is an inevitable backlash against it. Clashing wild patterns could be a movement against minimalism.

The property editor of Wales Online, Joanne Ridout, has discovered that the wild clashing pattern design trend is still alive. She found a terrace house in Porthcawl, Wales which feature a riot of clashing patterns. Wallpaper, carpet and curtain patterns are all different bright colours and patterns. Not all walls had the same pattern. She describes the house as:

“A feast for the eyes for anyone who loves genuine retro décor.”

Wild wallpaper and crazy carpets are not to everyone’s taste. The Porthcawl house is for sale at £225,000 and is expected to appeal to some buyers, or to those who will quickly replace the carpets, curtains, and wallpaper with more subdued designs.

Homeowners baying carpets for their Chester, Wrexham or North Wales property have a wide range of patterns and colours to choose from. Whether you prefer plain-coloured subdued colour carpets or bright striking patterns, there’s a carpet to suit your taste.