Five florals that aren’t fussy
During our visit to High Point Market in April, we spied a new trend in florals – bold, graphic, elegant, and unfussy. Here are five that we’re loving right now!
Why florals?
There’s a reason why florals are a design staple, although the patterns and colors shift to reflect different aesthetics and periods. Drawing inspiration from nature, designers have long incorporated flower themes into both fashion and interior design. When it comes to incorporating them into our designs, we’re all about accents. We love to use them to add visual interest to window treatments, pillows, rugs, and wallpaper. Larger scale patterns with washes of gray add elegance, while pops of color lend a modern vibe. These are not your grandmother’s rosebud curtains!
Speaking of curtains…
Window treatments are a fun way to bring florals into a space, and with custom drapery, you can choose any fabric you like! To make a splash, consider a bold, bright pattern to frame windows from floor to ceiling. This is a great option for small or dark spaces that need some pizzazz.
Kaliska window treatment – Manuel Canovas
A little pattern can make a big statement
One of our favorite design accents is a stylish throw pillow; they’re so versatile and work in just about any room! Pillows offer a good option if you’re unsure about how to introduce pattern and color, because they don’t overwhelm. You can be as daring as you like, whether you prefer an abstract, two-tone style for simplicity or an artsy, elaborate design.
Bonita Springs pillow – Ryan Studio
Petal Dot Indoor/Outdoor Decorative Pillow – Annie Selke
Shades of gray
Florals in gray take on an upscale vibe without being overdone. This translates beautifully in wallcoverings like the Phillip Jeffries “Blossom” in the header photo. The subtlety of the gray tones allows the simple elegance of sketch-like patterns to stand out.
Chestnut Hill Aldith wallpaper – Thibaut
Don’t forget to look down
A cool floral rug can work as a starting point for other accents, like throw pillows or window treatments. Pulling colors from the rug is a great way to tie the room’s palette together. The trick with a floral patterned rug is to keep the scale large so that it’s not busy.
Magnolia Ice by Vivienne Westwood – The Rug Company
These are just the tip of the iceberg – we haven’t even touched on upholstery, lighting, or artwork. Have we inspired you to bring unfussy florals into your home or office? Let us know!
Header image: Phillip Jeffries “Blossom” wallcovering
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Glenna Stone Interior Design is an award-winning residential and commercial Philadelphia interior design firm creating spaces that are a harmonious marriage of beauty, function, and lifestyle. Whether for a home, vacation retreat, or place of business, our goal is to design statement surroundings that express who you are. We encourage you to visit our website, view our work, and keep up with the latest interior design concepts on our blog.
