How Do You Zigzag?

Pattern play is always a fun element to use when it comes to design, but overdoing it could be worse than not even trying to do it in the first place. But why?

Being a very mathematical person myself, the thought of geometry in any form of a design scheme makes my heart patter. But we must not abuse it.

A particular mathematical design I always seem to love is the coveted zigzag pattern. I partially believe it's because of the letter Z, but who knows? Anyway, using such a pattern is a great way to bring geometry into your space, as well as a multitude of colors. The actual Z shape could include multiple colors, and doesn't necessarily just have to be a single solid.

Ways to incorporate the zigzag into your space include painting your walls in the geometric pattern, putting up zigzag wallpaper, using zigzag pillows, zigzag rugs, or even zigzag art. Some great examples are featured below!

Zigzag Wall Treatment

Here are two examples of zigzag pillows:

Jonathan Adler Cotton Zigzag Navy And Natural

photo from jonathan adler

Urban Outfitters Crewel Embroidered Zigzag Pillow

photo from urban outfitters

Here are two examples of zigzag rugs:

Pottery Barn Hayden Zigzag Rug - Porcelain Blue

photo from pottery barn

Urban Outfitters Zigzag Rug - Blue

photo from urban outfitters

And the addition of any type of tasteful zigzag art is also a great way to bring punch to your space! This can be achieved through colorful block prints, or even a lovely abstract painting, or anything else that uses the zigzag flare!

Just make sure that you don't overdo it. Using too much zigzag in a single space will be too harsh on the eye, as well as way too busy for the space. Decide on what piece of your space you want to have that geometric spark, and stick with it. Think simple.

Happy Zigzagging!