Pattern Inspiration - Circles and a Linky Party

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Elle Decor Photo Thibault Jeanson

Welcome to the Pattern Inspiration Party!

There are other patterns that I find more riveting than circles, but as I mentioned in my last post, I decided to use them for today's post. I also thought that it might be the least likely pattern that others would post about so, for variety's sake, it seemed a good choice.

Here are just some of the ways that circles can be incorporated into your design... (I'm trying to keep this post more compact because of the linky party, but I may not have succeeded.)

Add circles to your room design by attaching a transclucent dot fabric over ready-made curtain panels...

You could add them to your bedroom with a fun mix of fabrics...

Country Living Photo Laura Moss

or in a more serene sophisticated way...

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A rug to add texture and whimsy in a kids room...

House and Home Photo Angus McRitchie

Or to make a bold statement in an adult room...

House Beautiful photo Francesco Lagnese

To accessorize your walls...

Pottery Barn

BHG.com via decorpad

House Beautiful Photo Lisa Romerein

Stampin' Up via Wee Decor

How about furniture? I'm in love with these chairs. Notice that the circular pattern is repeated in the mirror (and the tufting of the bench). Repeating a design element more than once in a room helps the completed space feel more cohesive.

Phoebe Howard

Circular ottomans/tables can be a nice option because they're easier to maneuver around and don't have any sharp corners for the kids (and adults!) to run into...

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Circles can also be used to soften a space...

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To make a simple, but effective, design statement...

Elle Decor Photo Simon Upton

Or add just the slightest touch of texture and whimsy...

Country Living Photo Keith Scott Morton

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If you're looking for a new DIY project to incorporate circles into your decor, here are some links for you...

Modern Pillows; Personalized Throw Pillows; DIY Circle Pillows

gilded circle lamp shade; hoop bulletin board

DIY Circle Headboard; Circle shower curtain tutorial

Circle ceiling with wooden medallions

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Now on to the party! I (we) would love to have you link up and show us what inspires you! Remember this is a pattern inspiration party, so the post needs to be something related to a pattern/shape that has inspired you or a project you've done. It's not just a general DIY linkup, so please only include DIY projects that involve pattern.

What to do? Link up your pattern inspiration post below (please link directly to the post, not to your general blog address). Also, I don't have a fabulous party button for you to post, but please link back to this party in your post so that everyone else can enjoy the party too!

Pattern Inspiration Linky Party?

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I've done a variety of pattern inspiration posts on this blog, and I've been thinking about it lately and

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wondering if YOU would be interested in inspiring me (us) with YOUR pattern inspiration.

Calico Corners

So what do you think? If you have a blog would you do a post about a pattern that you particularly love or that inspires you and link up? Or if you don't have a blog would you be interested in seeing what everyone else posts about?

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It wouldn't be a DIY party, because there are already plenty of great DIY parties to link up to, but if you've done a DIY project WITH a pattern that would certainly qualify!

The Shabby Nest's wrapping paper wall

I'm thinking about doing it next Monday, October 11th.

Let me know what you think!

In the meantime, here is a list of pattern inspiration posts if you're looking for inspiration today...

Pattern Inspiration - Stripes
Pattern Inspiration - Damask
Pattern Inspiration - DIY Damask
Pattern Inspiration - Chevron/Zigzag
Pattern Inspiration - Paisley
Pattern Inspiration - Zebra Print
Adding Interest With Stripes

DIY Decorating - Blogger Projects

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Urban Nest did a wonderful job painting a graphic statement wall in her foyer...

After the Before but Before the After decided to expand on the idea and created this dramatic focal wall in her family room!

As we all know, there are a LOT of creative bloggers out there! I never cease to be amazed at the creativity and motivation. Today I'm spotlighting some of the creative ideas/projects that I've saved. Clicking on the links provided will take you to the complete post for each project.

Jamie at Something To Do turned an unused closet under the stairs into an awesome storage room...

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You know I love the idea of updating chandeliers with drum shades. This DIY shade was made by Living in the 513 using campaign signs and fabric! Creative or what?

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And many of you may have already seen this on YHL, but I had to share The Keylors drum shade that they made with hoops, plexiglass and burlap!

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Did you know that you could dye leather? Tatertots & Jello featured Kaysi from Keeping It Simple's leather chair transformation using dye. Complete tutorial here.

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Using this Pottery Barn image as inspiration,

Lakeitha from Home To Three Duncan Boys created this fun bedroom for her son. I like the way she mixed it up a bit from the inspiration photo by, for example, painting blue and white stripes in the closet versus using the striped duvet. Two other favorites in the room are the pallet headboard and the DIY light fixture. Click here for more room photos, and here for a source list.

Erika at Blu Label Bungalow designed this fabulous boy's room. My favorites are the stripes and the wall grouping!

Her design also included this clever book sling. She has an excellent tutorial so that you can make your own HERE.

Chic Coles takes these chairs (a score on Craig's List) from boring black to fabulous turquoise! Love it!

Candace at Crafty Sisters took an old dresser from this

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to this. Yes, she built the hutch herself! If you like the cute metal signs, she made those too and shows you how here.

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Have an awesome day!

Creative DIY Projects

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Much To Do With Nothing made slipcovers for her chairs. The best part is, they're reversible, so she can get four different looks! To see the other looks, click here.

Laughing At The Days To Come turned a dresser into an awesome kitchen island...

Designer Tobi Fairley did this chair makeover as part of her design for the March of Dimes Energy House in Hot Springs. Love it! To see more peeks into this home, click here.

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Averill from Odi Et Amo tranformed this seen-better-days credenza into a fabulous statement piece

This graphic countertop, which I love, is just one of the things that Jenny from Anything Pretty did in her laundry room makeover.


Crafty Sisters transforms a former gun cabinet into a pretty display piece...

and turns this little table into a fabulous tufted stool!

Kitchen cabinets lined with WRAPPING PAPER from It's the Little Things

Hello Gorgeous made her own stencil and painted this AMAZING trellis patterned wall.

Just Something I Made made bowls from a globe she found at the Thrift Store (found via Mod Podge Rocks)

Poppies at Play had a cute idea to customize photos depending on the occasion/person the gift is for...

and she also made this numbered headboard!

Speaking of numbers... How much FUN are these numbered stairs by Lois Keenan (found via Design Sponge)

Have a great weekend!