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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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Monday, March 20th, 2017
There are other ways to use florals in your home – display it with furniture as is shown here in this Cynthia Rowley Twin Peak Display Cabinet.
Flowers. They give life and instant color to any home. Apart from providing visual interest, flowers are also known to have health benefits. A Rutgers University study linked flowers and one’s perception of a satisfactory life. Flowers are also believed to increase cheerfulness as they decrease anxiety and depression. So, yes, having flowers or potted plants in your home can improve the positive emotions inside the household.
Buy Locally
If you don’t have a garden to support your weekly need for flowers, it is best that you buy locally. There are many growers across the country so buy your flowers fresh from these local businessmen. You get to support local businesses while you also get to beautify your home.
Let Go of the Leaves
As you intend to put flowers in the vase, you have the option to strip them of their green leaves. This will help keep the water cleaner. If you’re using roses, be sure to cut the stems at an angle so that you get more surface area contact with the water.
Create Spiral Arrangements
On your palm, place a single stem on top of another at an angle. Carefully rotate as you create the arrangement. This spiral is a balanced bouquet that also creates a spiral of greens inside the vase.
Fashion Some Texture
Use berries and foliage in adding texture to plain flowers. Look for flowers that just pop with color as hypericum berries are placed together with them.
Choose the Correct Vase
Of course, in order to achieve an elegant look, you need to find the right vase for your flower arrangement. The bouquet that you place in a vase should always be a third taller than the vase. This will create a visual balance that will help make any room look lovelier.
Pick a Style
Find a signature approach to flower arrangement. Some like it compact and lush, others love mixing roses with peonies. Still others are okay with having a wild sort of look as flowers are mixed with stems and a few leaves.
Colorize
Do not be afraid to use colors. If you’re hesitant, then start with white flowers and some greens. It is almost impossible to go wrong with this combination. Find green chi roses and pair them with hydrangea foliage.
With spring and summer coming very, very soon, it would be wrong to not have bright colors in your home so go ahead and pair those dahlias with your bright hydrangea.
Or as wall art: Uttermost Accessories Clear Water Stems Floral Art S/2 41424
The Perfect Flowers
There are certain flowers that are an all-time favorite when it comes to home décor. The Wandering Jew is one of such. It comes with striped purple leaves which makes a wonderful pop of bright color in any room.
This plant prefers a lot of sun, in fact, the more sunlight it soaks in, the more it will turn purpler.
Phalaenopsis orchids are also renowned in making homes beautiful because of their long, large white flowers. These are often used on coffee tables or side tables. These favor indirect yet bright sunlight. If you live in a humid area, then this is the perfect flower to bring in.
Geraniums are also pretty with their splashy colors. They are particularly easy to grow so you can have your own garden of this beautiful species. Be sure to let the soil dry out before you do another watering for your geraniums.
Jasmine is just as lovely. It also offers a lovely fragrance that will surely be noticed. Choose from pink or white flowers which can vine into indoor topiaries. Jasmine prefers filtered yet bright sunlight and just a tad of humidity. The perfect solution? Place a vase of jasmine inside your bathroom!
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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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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Flexsteel Living Room Fabric Chair 0102-10 showcases floral fabric fused with the beauty of wood.
One of the most noticeable comebacks happening in interior design these days is the return of strong patterns and prints. Large scale designs are being paired with oversized florals as well as the trendiest colors.
Let’s begin with poppy which is a bold floral design that is printed digitally to a linen or poly-linen base. This is a great choice for cushions and upholstery. It is also a fashionable material for drapery.
Natural fibers continue to be featured on many furniture showrooms – and for a good reason. The trend proves that organic looks will remain and that eco-friendly lifestyles are here to stay.
Falling In Love with Florals
Stanley Furniture Bedroom Chaise Banquette 222-23-72 shows shabby chic perfection.
And so it happened – you have fallen in love with the beauty of floral upholstery and fabrics and now you are wondering how you can bring it home. Floral prints can be too loud, others may say, but this is only if you are not careful.
So what should you do?
If you are thinking of how to match floral upholstery with other interior design elements, then you are not alone. There are many before you whose spirits have been dampened by the wrong use of florals. And now they are still rattled by the very idea of combining it with furniture, lighting, etc.
Now, the first step is to look for graphic prints. You must start somewhere so begin with the simple prints. A single, large-scale graphic print rug can go a long way in terms of making good use of florals in your home. If large-scale prints are still bold for you, then settle for medium and small-scale prints that have been fused to make a room pop.
A floral print armchair, for instance, will balance graphic curtains and an equally graphic rug. In this case, you can afford to use neutrals in solid hues for the rest of the room.
Next, if you happened to fall in love with a bold floral sofa, then don’t rack your brains trying to find out what would go with it. Pair it with white and call it a day! White or any neutral color (cream, wood or beige would also do) for your walls and accessories would balance that big, bold floral sofa. This is the widest space that the sofa could breathe in so provide just that.
Third, find out what colors are included in your floral piece. Pull a color from the group of colors used then create a scheme from there. Just make sure that you get the exact shade used on the florals. Ask for a swatch of the floral print as you shop for other pieces inside your home.
The background hue can be used as a wall color and one of the vibrant colors can be used as solid upholstery or curtain color. Choose also an accent color from the floral hues. Use this on your pillows and accessories.
Grounding the bold look offered by florals is easy with leather. The ever reliable leather is there to provide the necessary weight in a room. Add the floral print and you’ve created a seemingly unbalanced look yet one that is beautifully grounded.
Repeating the motif for the rest of the rooms would not hurt.
Lastly, you can also go wild and pair florals with animal print, the latter being the staple piece as it can work with anything. Try animal print on a small rug or on your living room ottoman. This, when paired with florals, will be an eclectic yet glamorous ensemble. This pairing will surely alter the look and feel of any room in your home.
So go ahead, fall in love with floral upholstery. It can be bold or subdued, it’s really up to you.
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