Photo: ThinkstockFeel free to mix three (or more) different patterns--just try to link them with common hues.
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Photo: Thinkstock "If you choose a solid color for your bed," says design expert Nate Berkus, "keep things interesting by experimenting with textures. Try combining felted wool with cottons and knits."
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Photo: Kana Okada Serene solids provide a great foundation, but a quirky patterned pillow is an inexpensive, low-commitment way to add pop.
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