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Botanical Prints Turn Over a New Leaf
Framed botanical prints are a hallmark of classic design, but new treatments let you take them beyond traditional territory
Botanical prints, framed and hung in a tidy row or grid, are one of those can't-fail approaches to artwork. They're traditional and timeless — but also expected. Although there's something to be said for sticking with the classics, there's virtue in pushing the envelope too.
If you like the idea of botanicals but crave an updated spin, try one of the inspiring twists below.
If you like the idea of botanicals but crave an updated spin, try one of the inspiring twists below.
A single, oversize botanical in kelly green and lemon yellow adds cheerful panache to this pretty sitting area. It takes up the same amount of wall space that a grouping of framed pieces would, yet feels very fresh.
For a novel, inexpensive take on framing, turn to an office staple: clipboards. Their industrial look suits the raw edges of these prints nicely. This treatment also makes it a snap to swap out artwork as your whims dictate.
Botanicals don't have to come in the form of prints. In this kitchen, a series of oblong plates hung on the wall bears the likenesses of different plants and flowers.
Traditional botanical prints are finely detailed and as true to life as possible. This grouping takes the opposite tack: Stylized sketches offer a dreamier touch of horticultural flavor.
Completely fanciful and just short of over the top, this large-scale botanical artwork bridges modern with traditional in a delightful way.
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