Decorating Ideas
May Flowers: A Fresh Look at Florals
Posted on May 28th, 2019 by Hannah.
Calico. Paisley. Chintz. Toile de Jouy. Liberty. There’s certainly nothing new about florals in design, but revamped (and restyled) iterations made headlines in the world of interiors for 2019. Décor Aid editors note: “This classic decorating trend has been around since the beginning of time, but for [this] year, florals have been thoroughly refreshed and modernized. Decorators expect to find exaggerated proportions, playful scales, and contrasting colors to make this timeless decor pattern feel refreshed.” Invite the great outdoors into any room in your home with garden-fresh floral motifs of all sorts: We’ve outlined easy ways to incorporate the beloved design element through patterns, adornments, embroideries, and art.
From the Ground Up
When it comes to decorating with florals, plastering rooms with grandmother’s wallpaper isn’t the only strategy for a statement-making look… especially for the pattern-shy. “If swathing an entire wall in flowers feels overwhelming, take it to a less permanent surface. An eye-catching rug with big florals can provide the same vivid impact in a room with less design commitment,” says Decorist’s Dickson Wong.
Nourison, one of our preferred family-founded brands, offers a floral-print rug for every aesthetic and mood. Take the traditional route with their luxurious Ivory Area Rug, which depicts scrolling vines, flowers, and palmettes handmade from thick, lustrous New Zealand wool and pure silk accents. For an au courant approach, look to selections from Nourison’s glamorous “Modern Elegance” collection: This graphic black and white covering turns a charming Art Deco floral print into a sophisticated focal point.
Budding Embellishments
Add instant visual interest to any space with tactile decor and furnishings — after all, florals truly come to life in 3-D form. Uttermost’s elegant Dellen Buffet Lamp delivers the same subtle beauty as a simple bouquet, with its delicately carved flower accents and matching linen drum shade. In the market for more glitz? Light the way with the Ottoline Chandelier by Currey & Company. The eye-catching fixture is crafted from iron with a polished brass finish, and each of the eight bulbs is framed in blooming petals that are coated in a black bronze patina.
The Boldest Blooms
Freshome’s Michelle Honeyager details: “One way to use large floral prints is to combine them with a neutral color scheme and somewhat minimalistic design. Choosing to decorate an area in predominantly white or brown shades means the florals themselves can pop. They also don’t have to compete with other bright colors or textures.” Let large-scale floral pieces shine by making them the center of attention. This Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture desk is no wallflower: The handcrafted writing table is stamped with a vibrant allover floral print signature to the NYC fashion designer.
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