Ruislip & Eastcote & Northwood Gazette

PETAL POWER

No matter how your garden grows, anyone can enjoy an abundance of flowers indoors with this year’s stunning floral designs. GABRIELLE FAGAN picks the best of the bunch for you

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Nature’s best and brightest blooms inspire decor designs year after year, and the new season ranges are blossoming with a fresh, contempora­ry take on the trend.

“Florals never lose their appeal, but this year, be brave and experiment with bold colours and eye-catching patterns to bring the outside in,” says Claire Hornby, creative stylist at Barker & Stonehouse.

PICK A POSY OF PINKS FOR PERENNIALL­Y PRETTY DECOR

“Spring’s all about embracing brighter colours and bolder prints, so naturally, florals are an absolute shoo-in for the season,” says Rebecca Snowden, interior style advisor at Furniture Choice.

“Florals or tropical prints, especially in bright pinks from rose to fuschia, are excellent statement-makers. They can be used for pops of colour in a smaller room, or will anchor a scheme if used to create a striking feature wall.

“For a major style boost, opt for larger botanical prints in the form of murals or wall art,” she suggests. “Experiment with light-coloured patterns for a relaxed natural look, or create a bold bohemian space with darker hues and busier motifs.”

“It’s such an easy way to inject colour and pattern into your home. For a pared-back, summer-inspired space, opt for smaller floral accessorie­s such as patterned chairs or cushions, which will pair well with neutral hues,” she adds.

Whether you’re looking to create an attention-grabbing feature wall in an all-over floral print, or add simple botanical-inspired accessorie­s, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to incorporat­e florals into a living space.

Here are three ways to embrace petal-power right now...

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“The trend for floral designs shows no signs of abating,” says Hannah Thistlethw­aite, textiles buyer at Heal’s. “Opting for botanical-inspired homeware is an easy way to introduce invigorati­ng touches of nature to enhance the atmosphere in any room.

For an understate­d theme, use soft floral prints in washed-out blue and white linens, to create a refreshing­ly laid-back effect,” she adds. “For an effortless update, look for cushions with a two-tone motif and pair with cool grey or blue fabrics to evoke a clean, Scandi-style aesthetic, which pays a subtle nod to the floral trend. Make a statement in a living room with bright pops of rich teal or blue blooms for fabrics or accessorie­s contrasted with vibrant greenery, which will beautifull­y reflect nature’s palette.”

BRING A ROOM TO LIFE WITH BOTANICALS

“Botanical and floral prints continue to be top of the list for freshening up our decor,” says Yvonne Keal, head of product at curtain and blinds specialist­s, Hillarys. “They connect us to the outdoors, and if something works well in nature, it’ll work in a room. But just as we wouldn’t have a wilting bouquet in our homes, any floral look we introduce should feel fresh and new, and this season doesn’t disappoint.

“Botanical motifs on fabrics are subtle and hand-drawn – straight out of an artist’s sketchbook. Small-scale florals, watercolou­r washes and fade-out prints are blooming in gently joyful neutral grownup shades, while soft greens, pale blues and lavender are replacing the rich jewel tones and clashing patterns of 2017, to help us create the more calm haven we crave this year.”

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 ??  ?? Toucan by Sooshichac­ha, £85 a roll, Woodchip & Magnolia Cotton Sateen Oversize Floral Bedset, £40-£70, Next
Toucan by Sooshichac­ha, £85 a roll, Woodchip & Magnolia Cotton Sateen Oversize Floral Bedset, £40-£70, Next
 ??  ?? Peonies Wallpaper Mural by Behangfabr­iek, blue, £75 per square metre, LimeLace
Peonies Wallpaper Mural by Behangfabr­iek, blue, £75 per square metre, LimeLace
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 ??  ?? Floral Embroidere­d Love Cushion, £12, Next
Floral Embroidere­d Love Cushion, £12, Next
 ??  ?? Falling Leaves in Autumn Lamp, medium, £199, Anna Jacobs
Falling Leaves in Autumn Lamp, medium, £199, Anna Jacobs
 ??  ?? It would be hard to find a more eye-catching wallpaper than Giardino Segreto (Scene 1 Delft), £195 a roll, by Designers Guild, a company renowned for its stunning designs
It would be hard to find a more eye-catching wallpaper than Giardino Segreto (Scene 1 Delft), £195 a roll, by Designers Guild, a company renowned for its stunning designs
 ??  ?? Villa Nova Akina Indigo Rug, from £425, Modern Rugs Bring a room to life with Botanicals Cream Resin Antiqued Tall Stem Flower Design Coasters, pack of four, £12, Gisela Graham
Villa Nova Akina Indigo Rug, from £425, Modern Rugs Bring a room to life with Botanicals Cream Resin Antiqued Tall Stem Flower Design Coasters, pack of four, £12, Gisela Graham
 ??  ?? Mind The Gap Aquafluer wallpaper, in Taupe, £150 a roll, The Longest Stay
Mind The Gap Aquafluer wallpaper, in Taupe, £150 a roll, The Longest Stay
 ??  ?? Botanical Prints with Brown Frames, £120, Modern Country Style Interiors
Botanical Prints with Brown Frames, £120, Modern Country Style Interiors
 ??  ?? Rosina chair, in Dusty Blue Vintage Rose, £625, Loaf
Rosina chair, in Dusty Blue Vintage Rose, £625, Loaf
 ??  ?? Ary Dill Natural Birch Tray, £30.50, Printer & Tailor
Ary Dill Natural Birch Tray, £30.50, Printer & Tailor
 ??  ?? Spring Gardens & Birds Jug, £15, The Contempora­ry Home
Spring Gardens & Birds Jug, £15, The Contempora­ry Home
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 ??  ?? Bud Vase, Cobalt Blue, £13.95, Annabel James
Bud Vase, Cobalt Blue, £13.95, Annabel James

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