Fish scales and scallops: Decorating pattern du jour?

A suggestion for those ready to move beyond the chevrons and ikat prints that have dominated decorating the last few years: Go fish! With names such as Koi and Kyoto, the fish-scale designs emerging in home decor are more likely to evoke Japan than Morocco. And depending on the color palette and materials, the softer scallop lines can fit into a range of rooms, from modern cottage to glam den of Deco. Here’s a quick look at a few examples.