When spring has sprung it’s time to phase out the cozy palette and replace it with something light and airy–and what better way to do that than with flowers? The thing is, as beautiful as florals are, they can be overdone. Although decorating with florals can be tricky to master, it’s not impossible. By following a few guidelines, you can integrate florals into your home smoothly.
Find the Balance
Honestly, if you keep it balanced, there are no limits to what you can do with florals. The key is to limit the number of florals to a few key elements in the room. For example, if you’d love to reupholster an accent chair in a floral pattern, showcase it by keeping other elements around it relatively neutral. If you have solid-colored furniture you’d like to spruce up, bring in some floral accent pillows, a floral lampshade, and/or a floral area rug.
Mix Your Match
As long as you have a common accent color, you can mix and match any way you want. Feel free to mix florals with stripes or plaids or any other pattern of complimentary colors. You can also mix big florals with little florals if you’re maintaining a nice balance. If you have a piece that’s overly flowery, offset it with something neutral in both color and pattern.
Florals to Suit Your Decorating Style
If you have a love for modern design, then opt for decorative florals in bold, unexpected monochromatic colors such as black or white. To keep with the modern feel, go with large, graphic prints that pop.
If your fondness lies in traditional design style, try using florals that have a whimsical element to them. Smaller, more intricate patterns can have just as great an impact as large modern prints, when used correctly. Smaller rooms, such as a study or bathroom, can benefit from a single wall covered in a pretty floral wallpaper.
Always remember that size and scale is important no matter which style you choose. Repeating the pattern a few times throughout the space–while maintaining balance–will have your space looking fresh for a new season.
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