Freddie Mercury’s ’70s Living Room Proved That Floral and Tartan Will Always Be The Perfect Pair – Here’s How He Made Pattern Drenching Easy

‘Grandma chic’ interiors are on the rise, and with them, so is pattern mixing. This wide open briefing can feel intimidating (what patterns should you use? and how should you mix them?). Luckily, Freddie Mercury’s foolproof formula of pairing tartan and florals provides a blueprint.

We spotted the Queen frontman’s cleverly pattern-mixed interiors in an archival image from 1969, showcasing his Shepherd’s Bush, London flat. Freddie plays guitar on a brown leather sofa, with a woven and tartan throw creating texture and pattern. Traditional floral wallpaper gives the walls a classic feel.

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