{"id":4394,"date":"2021-08-22T06:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T05:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4394"},"modified":"2021-08-13T17:18:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T16:18:42","slug":"decorating-with-florals-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/decorating-with-florals-part-2","title":{"rendered":"Decorating with florals \u2013 part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Image: Fable and Cedar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Floral prints can seem intimidating at first, but once you have a few guidelines, they\u2019re not difficult to work with\u2014and they\u2019re guaranteed to add life and joy to a space. From subtle accents and statement features to full-on layering and clashing prints \u2013 go as boldly botanical as you dare. These much-loved prints can be modern or traditional, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Prestigious Textiles<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The key is to mix it up with contrasting styles \u2013 put ditzy blossom prints next to big flamboyant blooms and layer up cushions, furniture, upholstery, wallpaper and paintings for a full-on floral vibe. Florals can be used all over the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floral Wallpaper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Lux & <\/a>Bloom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether you paper a whole room, cover one wall, or frame a small piece as art, floral wallpaper is great way to transform a room in a few hours. Forget everything you thought about wallpaper designs, modern designs are chic and striking rather than fussy and old-fashioned. Want florals on your wall, but don\u2019t want to commit to wallpaper? A decorative wall panel makes a pretty, yet dramatic, statement. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Window Dressings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: English Blinds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What’s beautiful outside your window can be beautiful on your window so florals make the perfect choice for window dressings. Make a statement with bold floral Roman blinds. You need less fabric for a blind than you do for curtains so you can splash out on a more expensive fabric to really make a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using florals for curtains, the size of the design is a key thing to consider when choosing your fabric. Large floral designs suit full-length curtains, particularly ones with high ceilings. Small more delicate floral designs suit light bright spaces like kitchens or bathrooms or smaller spaces with lower ceilings like an attic bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upholstery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Sofas and Stuff<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to floral upholstery fabric, larger designs work best on larger pieces of furniture. They make a statement while the pattern is fully visible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ease yourself into decorating with florals, try upholstering just one armchair or footstool or use scatter cushions covered in pretty blooms on a big linen sofa. For a whimsical, romantic look how about using a floral fabric for a bed headboard – what better way to relax than under a bed of flowers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Carpetright<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Floral carpets get a bad rep but floral rugs can be real statement pieces. Floral rugs and runners are beautiful and functional and work in both traditional and modern decorating schemes. An eye-catching rug grounds a space and if you choose the colours carefully can pull a whole room together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Green Lilli<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Every famous artist from Monet to Frida Kahlo has painted flowers. Art is a great way to add florals to your space without the commitment of investing in curtains or cushions.  A picture can always be changed and adapted as your tastes evolve. Whimsical floral paintings are having a moment, or think about a pop-art inspired Poppy painting to give your home a cool retro look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: The French Bedroom Company<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A matching floral duvet and pillows will bring life to a neutral bedroom. Floral bedding doesn\u2019t have to look old-fashioned. It\u2019s all about the choice of pattern and how you style it. Pair floral bedding with contemporary lighting and mid-century modern bedside tables and it will look quirky rather than dated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Florence Broadhurst<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The key is to mix it up with contrasting styles \u2013 put ditzy blossom prints next to big flamboyant blooms and layer up cushions, furniture, upholstery, wallpaper and paintings for a full-on floral vibe. Florals can be used all over the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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loral prints can seem intimidating at first, but once you have a few guidelines, they\u2019re not difficult to work with\u2014and they\u2019re guaranteed to add life and joy to a space. From subtle accents and statement features to full-on layering and clashing prints \u2013 go as boldly botanical as you dare. These much-loved prints can be modern or traditional, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[81,21,198,197,45],"class_list":["post-4394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration-and-theory","tag-curtains","tag-cushions","tag-fabrics","tag-florals","tag-wallpaper"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t