Decorating Guides
Rooms Spring to Life With Bold Floral Patterns
No shrinking violets here. These fearless patterns show that flowers can give power to everything from English cottages to modern lofts
It's tempting to write something about these bold floral patterns "not being your grandmother's chintz." But it some cases they are your grandmother's chintz. And there's nothing wrong with that.
The flower print has come a long way since Louis XIV, and there are lots of bold, modern floral designs on all manner of items, from rugs to walls. But there's no reason to take sides. Bold flower patterns are gorgeous whether traditional or modern, all over the place or sprinkled moderately. They can fit in almost anywhere. As always, it all depends on how you use them.
The flower print has come a long way since Louis XIV, and there are lots of bold, modern floral designs on all manner of items, from rugs to walls. But there's no reason to take sides. Bold flower patterns are gorgeous whether traditional or modern, all over the place or sprinkled moderately. They can fit in almost anywhere. As always, it all depends on how you use them.
This bright yellow flowered wallpaper is cheerfulness on a roll.
I am a giant fan of mixing things up, and this room certainly does that. It will be just a moment before a daffy old Englishwoman brings you some tea.
An accent wall done in a superbold poppy wallpaper adds color, texture and a lot of personality to this room. It's nice to see an ocean-view room that's not all blue and beige.
The pattern on this Flower Quince wallpaper from Clarence House is so abstract and bold, it almost looks like splatter art.
Completely buttoned up and completely wild at the same time. This giant, blown-up chinoiserie pattern is so gorgeous.
Even with this dainty wildflower paper, this room is modern eclectic all the way. (It probably has something to do with the bombshell over the bed.)
Now this is commitment. Flowers, flowers everywhere and drapes that match the walls. It's Grandma's room on steroids.
Why not add a wall of flowers to your midcentury modern living room? It helps to soften all the angles.
There's no need to go all out. Keep it simple, with just a little splash of flowers (covering the seat has a lot more impact than a few throw pillows).