How do I get the windows 8 start screen 'themes' on 8.1

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How do I get the windows 8 start screen patterns on 8.1

I am looking to use the old windows 8 metro [DEL]themes/looks/design[/DEL] start screen background patterns on my windows 8.1 start screen (eg: look at the background of these images: http://www.eightforums.com/attachme...0927888-post-your-start-screen-screenshot.png , http://www.eightforums.com/attachme...0927441-post-your-start-screen-screenshot.png )

These patterns are not available in win 8.1 under settings [from the charms bar] -> personalise.

Any help would be appreciated, Thank you!

extra info: I have the newest update of 8.1
 
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    8.1 Pro X64
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Thanks davehc and hippsieGypsie for your help!, but I am not looking to change the background on my start screen to a solid colour, and I am not looking for a general windows wallpaper theme, but am rather looking to get the same background patterns that you can find on the windows 8 start menu (metro interface) onto my windows 8.1 start menu (metro interface).

Thank you again for your help!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64 bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple
    CPU
    3rd Gen Intel core i7 Ivy Bridge
    Motherboard
    Apple Inc.
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX
Ok. But following the tutorial did that for me??

Just did a double check. The issue with me was to have a picture, rather than a solid colour. That was solved. But I think what you are looking for is:
right click the taskbar and select properties.

Under the navigation tab, select "Show my desktop background on start"
 
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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
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