Ditsy Floral Print Interiors Are The Spring Update Your Home’s Been Waiting For
Floral print interiors are nothing new, but if you’re looking to bring them into your home in a more subtle, modern way this spring, go small. We’re seeing dainty, ditsy print florals blossoming in many guises right now – from pretty wallpapers and dreamy headboards to retro sofas and less scary soft furnishings. Here’s how to make the look work in any room of the house.
I’ve always been a fan of a traditional, chintzy take on florals – somewhere between the ‘grandmacore’ that’s been trending for a while and a nostalgic ‘70s powder room vibe. Admittedly, it’s not for everyone. But when done well, florals feel incredibly comforting, fresh, and cosy; the secret is to find the right print.
The walls are a great place to start with this look, and there are some gorgeous horticultural-inspired offerings around right now. Farrow & Ball is loved for its trend-leading paint colours and boasts a beautiful range of wallpapers that naturally pair perfectly with its signature palette. I love their Uppark design – adapted from an 18th-century pattern found in the bedrooms of Uppark House in West Sussex. It’s a chaotic but comforting wildflower story of catkins, blossoms, and vines. I’d love to see it in a bedroom layered with a contrasting floral headboard and dark antique furniture.
Admittedly, it’s not for everyone. But when done well, florals feel incredibly comforting, fresh, and cosy; the secret is to find the right print.
For something less committal, soft furnishings are the perfect gateway to florals. Look to the high street for quick nods to the trend. John Lewis’ frilly, chintzy pink cushions are delightful but subtle, while Next’s filled round tablecloth will take a side table from casual to cottagecore in an instant.
I’ve always loved a chintzy take on florals – somewhere between ‘grandmacore’ and a nostalgic ‘70s powder room vibe.
Finally, the floral sofa (or granny sofa, as we like to call it) has been dusted off from its 1980s retirement, and for those brave enough, the results can be brilliant. Swyft’s eggshell blue and lemon sofa feels cool and contemporary despite the vintage-look print, thanks to its low-back, modular shape. Meanwhile, interior designer Emma Ainscough works pretty florals alongside ruffle-trim stripes, set against clean walls and laid-back furnishings – a true masterclass in florals that are confident yet cool and contemporary.
The floral sofa has been dusted off from its 1980s retirement, and for those brave enough, the results can be brilliant.
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