Wallflower

from Edmonton New Home + Condo Guide - April 1, 2022

by NextHome

Connected living in apartment condos

INSPIRATION | style fi leWallflower

by SARA DUCK

Spruce up your space with spring-inspired floral wallpaper

No doubt you are familiar with the classic spring saying, “April showers, bring May flowers.” We hold on to the hope that by May, boom, everything will be in bloom, and suddenly all is right in our world. But don’t you wish you could capture that special spring feeling at home all year round? Besides your budding plant family, incorporating floral wallpaper will give you that springtime look, toute l’année.

When choosing the right floral wallpaper, remember to select a motif that you won’t tire of. Although wallpaper has come a long way in terms of installation (hello, peel and stick!), it still takes time and effort to hang correctly. So, it’s a good idea to get a sample piece before you commit to an entire wall. And, speaking of walls, remember, less is more when working with florals. For example, you may (in a burst of spring fever) have a desire to wallpaper an entire room. While this is definitely a bold statement, you may find it overwhelming over time. Choosing to create one feature wall in a space will give you the look you are after without going over the top. Today you can find a variety of floral wallpaper to choose from in different styles and price points. Here are some of our favourites.

Vintage-inspired

GLASSHOUSE FLORA wallpaper in green. $195 a roll. grahamandbrown.com

PASTEL PEONIES wallpaper. From $139. livetteswallpaper.com MIREI peel and stick wallpaper by Wallpops. $50. homehardware.ca

With over 15 years’ experience as a magazine editor, writer and content creator, Sara brings her passion for design and decor to our pages each issue. @bysaraduck