15. The Gingham and Plaid Play
Inject a sense of playful, traditional charm into your cottage core living room by mixing classic fabric patterns. Combine a large-scale buffalo check plaid on an accent armchair with a delicate, small-scale gingham on window curtains or throw pillows. To keep the patterns from clashing, stick to a disciplined color scheme, such as classic forest green and cream, or dusty blue and white. Balance the structured geometric lines of the plaids with organic shapes, such as dried flower arrangements, round wooden bowls, and soft, curved furniture silhouettes.