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Decorating: Weave Some Magic with Trellis Patterns
Bold and graphic or muted and subtle, trellis patterns are a great addition to any space and are enjoying a style moment right now
While trellis belongs in the garden supporting climbing plants, trellis patterns are very much at home in our interiors. In fact, these interlocking designs seem to be cropping up more and more in stylish residences, splashed across walls or cutting a dash on rugs, upholstery or cushions. Even better news is that there are numerous variations on the trellis theme available, making this iconic pattern enormously versatile. So whether you’re looking to make an impact with a graphic print, or prefer your trellis modest and muted, there are colours and designs to suit your style and space.
Fade away
Trellis patterns can be boldly graphic, but they can also look subtle and muted. This gorgeous rug sports a large-scale trellis design, but the washed-out tones mean it doesn’t dominate. The pattern is also picked up in the artwork on the walls for a nice feeling of balance.
Trellis patterns can be boldly graphic, but they can also look subtle and muted. This gorgeous rug sports a large-scale trellis design, but the washed-out tones mean it doesn’t dominate. The pattern is also picked up in the artwork on the walls for a nice feeling of balance.
Make it Moroccan
Often cropping up as a motif in Moroccan design — think fretwork screens and lanterns — trellis patterns can transport you straight to North Africa. On fabrics and wallpapers, choose trellis designs in rich, earthy colours to boost the authentic feel.
Often cropping up as a motif in Moroccan design — think fretwork screens and lanterns — trellis patterns can transport you straight to North Africa. On fabrics and wallpapers, choose trellis designs in rich, earthy colours to boost the authentic feel.
Employ bright and white
If you plan to hang trellis wallpaper in a narrow space, such as a hallway, it’s a good idea to choose a design in bright, fresh tones. This yellow and white number delivers detail and zing to this entrance without nibbling away at the feeling of space.
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If you plan to hang trellis wallpaper in a narrow space, such as a hallway, it’s a good idea to choose a design in bright, fresh tones. This yellow and white number delivers detail and zing to this entrance without nibbling away at the feeling of space.
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Mix and match patterns
Team cushions with a trellis pattern with others in equally bold but less structured prints for a bright shower of detail on a comfy, deeply coloured sofa.
Team cushions with a trellis pattern with others in equally bold but less structured prints for a bright shower of detail on a comfy, deeply coloured sofa.
Choose a big repeat
Trellis patterns look fresh and original when blown up big. The effect is less ornate, but the winning combination of graphic pattern and colour still works beautifully.
Discover how to decorate confidently with pattern
Trellis patterns look fresh and original when blown up big. The effect is less ornate, but the winning combination of graphic pattern and colour still works beautifully.
Discover how to decorate confidently with pattern
Perk up upholstery
The comfy, familiar shape of this armchair is given an exciting new feel thanks to graphic trellis upholstery. It sits in front of a wall of leaf-design wallpaper, too, creating an interesting juxtaposition of patterns.
The comfy, familiar shape of this armchair is given an exciting new feel thanks to graphic trellis upholstery. It sits in front of a wall of leaf-design wallpaper, too, creating an interesting juxtaposition of patterns.
Add as a feature
If trellis across four walls feels like design overkill, try using it on a feature wall instead. This characterful bedroom feels relaxed thanks to its combination of fabrics and patterns, with the muted trellis wallpaper contributing to the mix-and-match scheme.
If trellis across four walls feels like design overkill, try using it on a feature wall instead. This characterful bedroom feels relaxed thanks to its combination of fabrics and patterns, with the muted trellis wallpaper contributing to the mix-and-match scheme.
Take two
A classic trellis pattern has been used to make the blind in this twin bedroom, and its repeating, interlocking motif has been picked up and referenced in the rug. It’s a clever way to bring two trellis-inspired patterns into one space without the result looking too self-consciously matching.
A classic trellis pattern has been used to make the blind in this twin bedroom, and its repeating, interlocking motif has been picked up and referenced in the rug. It’s a clever way to bring two trellis-inspired patterns into one space without the result looking too self-consciously matching.
Make it masculine
A simple trellis design in striking dark grey and white makes the perfect masculine upholstery for a sofa. In this living space, a grey scheme, moody lighting and dark woodwork further add to the sexy, brooding feel.
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A simple trellis design in striking dark grey and white makes the perfect masculine upholstery for a sofa. In this living space, a grey scheme, moody lighting and dark woodwork further add to the sexy, brooding feel.
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Are you a fan of trellis patterns? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments below.
To fully appreciate a trellis pattern, choose one that combines a strong shade with crisp white. This striking wallpaper delivers maximum impact, energy and detail to this living space.