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f youlovethecoloursandpatternsfoundinnatureandwantyourinteriorto
bloombeautifullyyear-round,introducingfloralpatternstoyourhomeis an
easydecision.Theonlyhardpartis choosingbetweenthemanyflower-strewn
textiles,wallpapers,accessoriesandartworknowavailable.
FlowerymotifshaveleftthesafetyofNana’sfrontroomandrambledtheir
wayontoa widerangeofstunningcontemporaryprintsandpatterns.Moody,
dark,vintageflorals– large-scale,lusciousandfull-blown– suitbothcontemporaryand
olderhomes;whilenostalgic1970s-styledaisiesandsimpleflowershapesrenderedin
earthytonesarealsohavinga moment(seepage 26 formoreonthistrend).
Therearenumerouswaystoincorporateflorals,thekeyis gettingthebalance
rightwithyourexistingdecor.If youlovetheideabutaren’treadytofullycommit,the
easiestapproachis toadda floralaccentthrougha fewaccessories– cushions,art,
lampshades,candles– orbedlinen,aswedidonthepreviouspage.If you’refeeling
bolder,a couchupholsteredina beautifulfloral(asseenhereandinthehomeon
page46)willstampyourstyleona spaceandprovidea focalpoint.Thengotonalwith
therestofyourstylingtostopthelookgettingtoobusy.Kobo spruce cushion, $119, from Shut The Front Door.
Madras blush velvet cushion, $152, from Allium. Gracious
Living Troyes throw, $99.99, from Farmers. Oak-look
coffee table, $35, green footed candle, $17, pink bowl, $6,
ribbed-base vase, $12, Linear pink planter (on magazines),
$8.50, from Kmart. Meloria ball candle, $59, rose and olive
Glow tumblers, $12.90 each, Grow pot in moss (on table),
$29.90, from Citta. Spa candle (small pink pot), $44.99,
from Adairs. Faux hydrangea, $16 a stem, from Crave
Home. Wall paint and carpet same as previous page.Art
We all know the power of art and how it can
completely transform a room, so if you are
looking for something special to grace a blank
wall, consider a floral-themed piece. From gallery
investment buys to more affordable prints, there
is a vast array of art to choose from which will
add impact and enhance your space.Curtains
While current trends are leaning towards
neutral curtains that blend with the walls and
serve a largely functional purpose, stunning
floral drapes can be a great design feature in
their own right. If you prefer a neutral or tonal
interior scheme but are looking for an accent
or hero for the space, a floral curtain fabric
could be just the answer.Poppies print, from $29,
from Papier HQ.JustSouthWestPetals
cushion, $159, from Tea Pea.124 | yhg