How Pattern Repeat Influences Lighting and Shadows The way wallpaper patterns repeat can interact with light, enhancing or diminishing shadows in a space. Large-scale, high-contrast patterns tend to reflect light, making a room feel brighter and more open. Meanwhile, intricate, small-scale patterns with deep colors absorb light, creating a more intimate and cozy atmosphere. Offset wa... https://www.arthouse.com/blogs/how-to/pattern-repeat-pattern-match-the-low-down