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Floral prints have always been in fashion. From the elaborate wallpapers of the Victorian era to the whimsical designs of the 1960s and the delicate ditzy prints of the early noughties, our love for a good flowery print has endured.

In 2015 it’s all about big, bold botanicals in vibrant hues. Think over-sized patterns and painterly, abstract designs. Intrigued? Here’s how you can make this striking trend work in your home.

 Go Big

This trend is all about size; the bigger, the better! Choose large scale prints for your wallpaper, fabric and accessories. Surface View’s fantastical wall murals, wall stickers and tiles feature truly enormous blooms.

Large floral prints will invigorate even the most tired of rooms. You can breathe new life into your space with just a carefully placed rug. But the print has to be big and it has to be colourful if you really want to make an impact.

But…Keep Everything Else Simple

Let the botanical print be the centrepiece of your room and keep everything else simple. Neutral hues and minimalist accessories act as a frame for the mural/curtains/sofa/rug and highlight the pattern. This soft-handed approach is sophisticated and understated but still has that wow-factor.

Or Go All Out

Subtlety isn’t for everyone, in which case you could go all out with lots of contrasting patterns. When done well, this look is inspired. But it can teeter on the edge of garish and overworked so it requires a lot of planning and rearranging to get it just so.

Eclectic, clashing rooms may look like they were just effortlessly thrown together but it’s actually very difficult to get right. It takes time, patience and a really good eye for design.

Accessorise

Another approach altogether is to just inject a hint of this trend into your existing interior design scheme. Accessories are one of my favourite ways to quickly and affordably update a space.

Spruce up your bedroom with a stunning watercolour duvet set like those designed by Bluebellgray and add a few contrasting throw pillows to complete the look. More throw pillows and lamp shades give the living room a whole new feel, while framed fabric creates unique wall art for the study.

So what do you think, will you be trying this trend?