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This Mid-Century Modern Home Plays with Pattern + Color in All the Right Ways

By Elizabeth Yunmi Published On
Bedroom with blue looped wallpaper, framed print reading HOME BODY, olive tufted headboard and colorful pillows

A few months ago, we ventured to the colorful and quirky family home, opens in a new tab of Audrey Leary—the creative behind Instagram account @homerunballerina, opens in a new tab. Cozy, considered, and filled with an abundance of art, their charming mid-century modern home is the perfect embodiment of maximalism in modern form. We were so inspired by her style and space that we thought we'd revisit a few of our favorite design moments. Scroll below for three styling tips we're borrowing from Homerun Ballerina's playbook.

A wallpapered bedroom with a bedside wall sconce.

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1. Create Unexpected Contrast

Mixing and matching a variety of color combos + patterns can add a unique element to the room. Think florals, stripes, or gingham designs in your bedding, throw pillows, and rugs.

Case in point—the bedroom above adds dimension to the space by introducing an array of colors in vivid shades. The wallpaper, opens in a new tab, plaid bedding, opens in a new tab, pillows, opens in a new tab, and art print, opens in a new tab create contrast but are unified by their geometric patterning.

A red step stool in a living room nook.

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2. Embrace Playful Personalization

Interesting interiors often feature an abundance of art, opens in a new tab and decor items, opens in a new tab. We love how Audrey sprinkled in moments of playful personalization throughout her home with art, tchotchkes, and nostalgic mementos. Hang a gallery wall, display decorative keepsakes, or style thrifted treasures on open shelving. The idea is to work with items that have personal meaning to you. Don't be afraid to experiment and let your personality shine through in your home decor, opens in a new tab.

A cozy maximalist living room.

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3. Layer In Lighting

Combine ceiling lighting, opens in a new tab, lamps, opens in a new tab, and wall sconces, opens in a new tab to add a layered and lived-in feel to your space. In each room, Audrey selected lighting with personality to add to the overall room design. She also utilizes multiple types of lighting (like a wall sconce and table lamp in the bedroom or a floor lamp and ceiling light in the living room) to create an efficiently lit and extra ambient interior.

Laundry room with floral wallpaper, cream utility sink, hanging potted plant in the window, and a wicker laundry basket

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Photos courtesy of Audrey Leary, opens in a new tab

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