Mar 03 2010
Tips for Decorating With a Floral Pattern
You might be intimidated trying to use a floral pattern in your home, but it’s not hard and can end up looking fabulous. If you’re not sure, you can always start with a subtle floral pattern. But if you really want to attract some attention, go with a bolder one. Read on for some tips to get you started decorating with a floral pattern in your home, so you can get the most style out of your décor.
Use the Floral Pattern to Construct the Color Scheme for the Room
Decorating with a floral pattern gives you an instant color scheme for the room. One option is to take the background color of the pattern and use that on your walls. However, if your floral print is bold, then you might go a different route and choose one of the accent colors in the print for the wall. When you use a floral pattern to decorate a room, you end up with a variety of color schemes right in front of you that you can choose from. All you have to do is play around the colors a bit and see what you come up with.
Balance the Floral Pattern with Plain-Colored Items
Be sure you balance out things in the room if you’re decorating with a floral pattern. For instance, if your sofa is a floral print, than find plain-colored pillows to balance that print out. The goal is to achieve a balance that will work both for your taste and for the décor. Some people may find that they like more of the print in the décor. On the other hand, others may choose just to have small touches of the print in the room. If you are working with a bold floral pattern, you need to be especially sure you keep in mind that less is more.
Mix the Floral Print with Other Patterns
Most people don’t realize that floral prints can be mixed with other patterns in a room. You just want to be sure that the colors are in the same shades and they accent each other. In a country-style room, a floral print, for instance, would go great with a plaid or gingham print. Floral can even be paired with stripes. So when it comes to prints in your home, don’t feel that you have to be limited to flowers. But do be sure that the prints work well together and contribute to the style of the décor.
Artwork Is an Easy Way to Add a Floral Pattern to a Room
You can easily add a floral pattern to any room by simply hanging artwork up on the walls. You might hang a collection of flower portraits or pictures on a large empty wall. Or choose just one large floral piece to create a focal point for the wall. When choosing frames and matting for the artwork, try to match the style you are striving to achieve for the rest of the room.
Decorating your home with floral patterns doesn’t have to be as difficult or complicated as you might think. With a little creativity and by using these tips, you can have a wonderful, bright room that’s in full bloom.
