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Friday, March 31st, 2017
This is not the first time that the Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Flowered Drum Table is featured here. It epitomizes the subtle beauty of florals as it blends well with the rest of the natural elements in this patio.
When choosing color, it pays to see a little personality and to know what’s hot for the current season. It’s spring and what’s hot are muted color schemes. These colors have a wonderful, calming effect upon the senses. They communicated relevance and modernism without even trying.
So, now that you’re thinking of the most impactful palette for your home, here are some ideas that might help you decide –
Think of the Backdrop
Unless you are trying to appear vulgar – which no one would want, of course – then be sure to use floral patterns for this season. It is the safest way to go. Floral patterns work best on a lighter background. While darker backgrounds don’t always go well with floral designs, they do work, too, just as long as the colors used blend together, also with the other elements of design in the home.
Sparse Florals
Florals can be an overpowering print. When overdone, it tends to resemble a backwoods yard sale more than an elegant piece. Pick just one element for your floral design like an area rug, a piece of furniture, wall art or a bunch of throws.
Mixing and matching the floral pieces can overwhelm your space so steer clear of such plans. Instead, use small doses of floral prints on sofas or chairs. Toning the florals down can even add to the elegance of your furnishings.
No to Wallpaper
Some interior designers may disagree by stating that wallpapers are okay in moderation, the fact remains that using floral designs on wallpapers – at least the overpowering ones – can easily create chaos in your design.
If the floral wallpaper is a little too much, consider replacing it with floral wall decals in a corner. This will provide a more organized and smart look.
How About Asian Florals?
Abstract and modern florals such as lotus and cherry blossoms are commonly found in contemporary habitats. Do not overplay this theme, though. Just maintain the fresh, uncomplicated look that Asian florals provide by keeping them to a bare minimum.
Play Safe with the Classics
If you have no plans of redecorating every few months, then it is best to stay with the classic themes. Find prints that do not generally go out of fashion. Look for the understated, basic florals. Keep in mind that animal prints can also go well with florals just as long as you don’t overplay them.
Traditional florals also look best as classic upholstery. These are one of the decorator’s favorite looks. Have a floral sofa pillow paired with accent chairs. These pairings will help create a cohesive look.
Floral Flooring – Why Not?
Whoever said that florals can only be used on walls and on furnishings? Artful floral designs on the floor can play up the white walls and neutral ceiling. This would be a unique way to top your design as the lively colors group right where you step and not where you often look at.
If the floral paintings on the floor are a little too much, then you can always have an area rug set up instead. This floral area rug can add colors and pattern, say, in the heart of your home or inside the often boring bedroom.
Floral patterns don’t end on furniture and wallpapers. The Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Coco’s Flower Rug 1927RS Peacock Brown proves just this.
The Patio Fashion
Make your patio more exciting as you punch up the design there. Don’t be afraid to use pigmented prints in your patio. You may think that that area is already filled with colors but this shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a floral pattern there.
Try pairing floral accents with plain furniture. These accents should create visual interest in an already interesting place. Let this flower explosion beautifully present your character which is flamboyant and exciting.
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016
Uttermost Accessories Floral Bunda Art 33439: Floral design doesn’t always have to be fresh flowers in vases.
It is difficult to discuss florals and just be left with a single category since there are many patterns, sizes, styles and color for each variety of flowers. Floral prints may seemingly be an intimidating interior design element to use but with just a few useful guidelines, you should do fine.
Pick What You Love
It is important to like or, more so, love what you are doing or you would be burdened by the design that you are trying to create. It would be useless to use floral patterns if you’re not comfortable with them. Don’t think bright when you’re dealing with floral design as it is not always that way. Florals can also be understated more so if the details are minute and the patterns are not too bold.
Learn to Layer
You want to achieve the right balance in your floral design so be sure to use layers. Use solid colors as well as patterns in the same hue as your chosen floral print. Doing so should add an interesting diversity in the room.
Adding more patterns is also a good way to control the appearance of an overly feminine space.
Florals Can Be Masculine
Now who says florals are just for women’s homes? You have some options such as abstract shapes and leaf patterns instead of the usual flower petals. Remember that the more intricate the design of the flower is, the more feminine it would appear.
If you want your home to be gender neutral, then be sure to pick patterns that also come in gender neutral hues such as greens, blues and browns. Again, don’t use the smaller and more complex floral patterns if you want your home to be his home, too.
Pick a Pattern That Matters
It is possible that your want for florals may have sprung forth from your affection for a pillow, bedding or even an artwork. Achieve cohesion through the use of a color scheme wherein your floral inspiration is based. Define a central color as well as the complementary colors that would make the room appear composed and ready to welcome guests.
Scale and Your Mood
Having large florals on something small would look hip and cool. A pillow with some mini florals, on the other hand, will have a more vintage feel.
Floral Furniture Aren’t Just for Golden Girls
Your floral skirting for your furniture piece does not have to look like your grandma’s property. Pair any graphic piece with it to offset the tired look. You will, instead, achieve a rather eclectic room. Cap this look with an Oriental rug to make your living room stand out.
Florals Mean Energy
The secret to pairing prints is the proper use of background color. Find a large pattern then pair it with two thumbnail-size patterns which share the same eggshell-colored background. This should help you achieve that cohesive look effortlessly.
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Should Florals Fail
There are times when no matter what you do, florals simply won’t work for your design so you can go ahead and still use a few botanicals by bringing in ferns planted in unique urns. Classic-looking urns add elegance which is why they are best used on entryways and hallways.
Hanging plants are also a welcoming classic. Use petunia to add a vibrant shade of purple or pink on your porch.
Shrubs and small trees are also great in defining walkways and an entry porch. As for other sorts of plants, whether you would use them as a houseplant or a patio piece, make sure to use a plant stand so you can group them in varied heights.
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
This Cynthia Rowley piece features the beautiful fusion of florals and the dramatic depth of black.
A lot of designers and homeowners love using floral patterns though they can be a little tricky to handle. Not using florals appropriately will create a wrong tone inside a room. The room can then appear to be too feminine or overdone. If you are looking into expanding your design scheme, then you might want to look into floral patterns.
Ways of Using Florals in Your Home
Prior to making any major decision, consider what kinds of materials and accessories you will infuse with your floral patterns. The most common are –
Liking Florals
Begin your floral pattern project by deciding that you really like florals. Add florals to your interiors only if you are comfortable with them. Keep in mind that not all floral patterns come in bright, huge representations of lovely flowers. They can also be understated more so if the details are smaller.
Remember that floral patterns can be bold, large, or colorful.
Layer the Florals
You have to achieve the correct balance in your home so make sure to layer the florals and blankets with solid patterns and colors in the same family of hues. This adds texture and variety in a room and can keep the florals from appearing too girly.
Florals Can be Masculine, Too
You have a handful of choices if you want to have florals that are not ultra-feminine. Begin by choosing patterns that are more abstract rather than too flowery. Pick those that have bigger leaves than those with bigger blooms.
Next, you can also pick patterns in gender-neutral colors like green, browns and yellows.
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Floral Patterns that You Love
More than liking the floral pattern that you’d settle for, it is even better to find the ones that you would fall in love with. See if the pattern you choose would go well with your pillow, blanket, even the artwork that you would hang on your wall.
If you are designing a room around the floral pattern, then be sure to keep the focus on the central theme. Take note of the colors in your floral patterns and build upon them. Know which one would serve as the central color and which ones are to be considered as complementary colors. All the other elements in the room should come in solid and neutral hues so that the central pattern would stand out. See if you can find accessories that will match the ambience and style conveyed by your floral pattern.
Visit the local fabric or craft store if you don’t know how to begin your floral pattern project. You can also browse for different fabric patterns on the Internet so you would get a sense of the style and color that you are searching for.
Falling in love with a certain pattern will help you decide on other elements as well such as accessories and curtains.
Traditional or Contemporary?
It would be difficult to talk about floral patterns without including flowers themselves. This pattern has a personality of its own whether that’s intimidating or feminine. It can also be classic, vintage, muted or delicate.
An intricate rose bouquet print can bring about fairytale-like feelings. Tiny rosebuds right by the bedside lamp or on a quilt spells an enchanting message – girls only.
On the other hand, oversized, energetic and bold floral patterns are graphic treatments that offer adventure. Go ahead and experiment on a pattern that you love. Know that this will dominate the room as would any other modern floral pattern used. Such a pattern is ideally used with neutral furnishings and clean lines. They can also add a splash of cheer and warmth while keeping the modern vibe.
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