Modern Florals – Contemporary Interiors Are Coming Up Roses

The design urge to bring the outside in means florals are always in interiors fashion. The eternally pleasing, soothing qualities of the natural world and its captivating colourways explain the proliferation of floral fabrics and floral wallpapers that fill look books and magazines. If floral design seems something that you associate with faded design glory take a look at this blossoming new wave of floral interiors ideas.

Another obvious expanse calling out for a floral tribute is the very fabric of the room, the walls. Bold floral wallpaper can really pull a design together by incorporating tones and highlights to pick out and use as a basis for the rest of the scheme. Remember that the wall décor will need to change as the seasons and light do, so ensure the wall décor is not too insipid for night time.

Here Pirouette® blinds can bring a diffused daytime freshness but with the undulating fabric folds, add in a rich evening mood when night comes, turning the paper into wall art. Choose a fabric with a shimmer to add glamour to a simple, modern scheme and enhance the wall decoration.

House decoration can be a big commitment, financially and energetically. If you want to experiment with the idea of contemporary floral designs try starting small. The popularity of jungle prints for home accessories such as exotic bright floral cushions, notebooks and shower curtains mean you can add some floral decoration in an instant. Also great for turning a wintry sitting room into a summery lounge.

For a minimal scheme the hint of a floral pattern, rather than a figurative representation, can subtly enhance the atmosphere without drawing the eye too much. This neutral floral print Roller bling is reminiscent of the shadow of a leaf, stops the large picture windows becoming blocky and flat. These can be especially effective when trying to soften the strong lines of UPVC or metal frames.

Full, detailed vintage flower fabric prints can add a refined and evolved feel to even the simplest of schemes. Reproduction prints can capture the timeless style of the floral print heyday, or lined, excellent quality curtains can be bought for a fraction of the original cost, and come with their own gravitas. Paired here with cool Eau de Nil shade silken Pirouette, the mix of precision modern function and cosy curtain folds make the window the standout feature.

Want the heat of a summer garden in a more quirky fashion? Try looking for lighting, rugs or floral tiles that take inspiration from flowers but don’t necessarily mimic their form. This laser cut side table in a stylised, simplified design and coral tone adds a contemporary pop against this traditional rug, and would be even more impactful in a completely plain white room.