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ore is most definitely more this season as designers try to make the summer last for as long as possible by piling floral print upon floral print. Maximalism is the watch word on everyone’s lips and the aim of the home decorating game at the moment is to mix and match florals for dramatic effect. And the taste for flora is not
your room’s colour scheme for maximum wow factor. Or for a safer version of this country cottage style, combine florals with plain or gingham prints. For example, using cushions on your sofa which have small blue flowers on a cream background and mixing them with plain cream cushions and blue gingham
“Maximalism is the watch word on everyone’s lips and the aim of the home decorating game at the moment is to mix and match florals for dramatic effect...” just limited to soft furnishings; furniture, home accessories, wallpaper and china are all getting in on the act. Pairing large and small prints together helps to give the impression of 3. a floral overload, with the variation in print size working to break up block colours. Coordinate colours so that the overall floral effect is not too garish. Concentrate on using two or three base colours which tie in with
ones is easier on the eye. One of the simplest ways to get in on this design trend is with accessories. Opt for floral light shades, a flowery duvet set or flower-patterned junk shop plates for an open dresser. After all, what better remedy is there to the onset of winter than filling your home with flowers? While it might be chilly outside, your home will be as fresh as a daisy inside.
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1. www.tch.net Mix patterns in a small way with The Contemporary Home’s Pretty Floral Bunting, £9.99. 2. www.fairwindonline.com At £34 this Flower Power Cushion makes a bold design statement. 3. www.driftliving.com Chintz is back and is ideal for country-style design. Greengate teapot priced at £32.50. 4. www.garrendennylane.com Mixing florals is a perfect idea for any little
girl’s bedroom. 5. www.diy.com B&Q’s Innsbruck Range combines flowery details with rich colours synonymous with winter. 6. www.diy.com Combine block colours with block florals for a modern twist. B&Q wallpaper at £14.98 and duvet set at £34.98. 7. www.diy.com Say it with flowers. Graham & Brown Spirit Pink Floral Wallpaper, £19.98.