Floral wallpaper - stylistic charm

Floral prints are an integral part of many styles, including ultra-modern ones. Moreover, for some of them, the presence of such elements in the decoration becomes a characteristic feature. The presence of floral motifs in the interior indicates the feminine. It is always comfortable in such a room. There is a chance to argue that it is possible to hint at the participation of a female hand in the design of a room in other ways - and this is undoubtedly true - but only floral wallpapers can make the atmosphere in it so soft and affectionate.

Today there are no problems with the choice of such wallpapers. Floral theme literally flooded the shelves of shops with finishing materials. However, people have not ceased to be wary of such wallpapers, and, I must say, not without reason. Ornaments of flowers often look intrusive on the walls, they literally “dazzle in the eyes”. The problem is that most often, manufacturers apply a pattern to them in an orderly, rational manner, which gives rise to rhythm, regularity, and periodicity that are unnecessary in a residential interior. The space is literally shrinking and you want to leave such a room as soon as possible.

But, despite the possible side nuances, floral wallpapers with enviable constancy find their admirers. After all, by and large, everyone loves flowers. Nature has given humanity millions of flowering plants. Thousands of them have become magnificent wallpaper ornaments. They are reproduced with photographic accuracy or stylized as much as possible, made large or small.

New technologies, a variety of natural species, the ability to convey the magnificence of the shades of the petals make it possible to produce materials of incredible beauty, and when designers manage to “restyl” archival samples, then “clothing for the walls” turns out to be truly royal. This is probably why experts say with such confidence that today there are no interiors where it would be impossible to prescribe flowers.

 

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Floral wallpaper: aspects of use

 

1. Balance of grandeur and simplicity

It's easy to make a room spectacular if you decorate it with wallpaper that flaunts lush and bright flowers, but it's just as easy to bring notes of vulgarity into it. Therefore, use the golden design rule: the brighter and more pompous the floral decoration of the walls, the easier it is to furnish the room. Try not to cross the fine line of aesthetic balance, otherwise the room will turn out to be just puffy.

In the case when you are planning to decorate a room in a magnificent English style or in the spirit of a cheerful country, it will not be superfluous to use combinations of various flowers, but in all other cases, do not disturb the balance in any case. Floral prints only need solid color companions. Believe me, it will be a win-win option.

 

2. Harmony of shades and patterns

The next tip says: you need to select companions for floral wallpaper not in the tone of the main background, but in the tone of the flowers themselves.That is, in the case when you have wallpaper where blue flowers diversify the white base, blue coatings, not white ones, will become a harmonious addition to them on the wall. Very unusual, one might even say, quite extraordinary, looks like a composition of floral wallpaper and striped trim. The combination of flowers and cells can also become original. The rounded smoothness of the lines generated by nature, in this case, remarkably complements the geometric symmetry of the cells and stripes. In addition to the above, combinations of floral wallpapers with neutral tones trim are acceptable:

• white;
• black;
• gray;
• cream;
• sand.

 

3. Dimensional balance

In this context, you need to understand that the size of the flowers that decorate the wallpaper should be in direct proportion to the size of the room. That is, the smaller the area, the smaller the print. But what to do if the pattern on the existing wallpaper is still large? Do you have to buy something else? No. It's just that in this situation you should not paste over all the surfaces in a small room with a pattern. It is enough to place flowers on one or two walls, and paint the rest in a companion tone.

The reasons for this limitation lie in the visual effects inherent in all types of floral wallpaper. Small flowers visually increase the room space, while overall buds visually bring the walls closer to us. Therefore, in a small room decorated with large flowers, a person involuntarily feels irritation and quickly gets tired. Not the best psychological effect, especially for the bedroom.

 

4. Walls in flowers

You are not indifferent to colors, but wallpapers with similar prints make you feel negative? Try other ways to decorate the walls with floral themes. An excellent solution could be photo wallpaper, which are again at the peak of popularity. It's no secret that when buying them, most consumers opt for natural landscapes. Indeed, a picture with luxurious flowers or even one huge bud can be an accent in the decoration of a plain wall in a living room or hall.

I want to have a little nature in the interior, but there is no desire to glue floral wallpaper on all surfaces? You can cover several panels with them or with patterned fabric. Install them behind the sofa, hang them above the bed, or fit them organically into the space of the hallway. It will turn out unusual and stylish.

Another opportunity to quickly transform the decor with the help of a floral theme is given by interior stickers. Just a few flowers scattered over the plain surface of the wall will incredibly enliven the room, give it playfulness and a little frivolity.

 

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The Relationship of Styles with Floral Wallpapers

 

Walls covered with floral wallpaper are the main distinguishing feature of true English style with a claim to the former luxury of the distant Victorian era.

 

1. Floral symbolism in the English style

The real virtuosos in creating floral interiors can be called the British. They like to use two or even three floral elements at once when decorating rooms and do it with extraordinary virtuosity. Walls covered with floral wallpaper are the main distinguishing feature of true English style with a claim to the former luxury of the distant Victorian era.

For work, designers use wallpaper that is not very bright, characterized by tender tones, covered with a small flower. Most often, these flowers are roses, less often - simple wild flowers.

According to stylistic rules, in addition to walls, the design of the room must contain at least one more object that is consonant with them in design. It can be textiles with floral prints, which are used to make bedspreads, cushions, curtains or upholstery of upholstered furniture.At the same time, the floral version can and even needs to be combined with checkered or striped fabrics.

If you are planning to decorate your house in the spirit of old England, by all means consider using wallpaper in a variety of flowers. They can appear in the living room, hall, nursery or bedroom.

 

2. Floral classic

Interior classics gravitate towards floral patterns, regardless of geographical location. However, in this style, the floral theme is dosed into the decor, that is, such wallpapers can be seen, for example, only as inserts or panels running along the bottom of the wall.

Why is it impossible not to complicate the task and just paste over all the walls with your favorite flowers? The answer again lies in the optical properties of the material. Walls with floral wallpaper will rather resemble a wildly overgrown flower bed, on which there is clearly a lack of order, and randomness is unacceptable for classicism. Here everything should be in order. So you have to use the floral splendor in fragments, limiting them with decorative slats, moldings, borders.

This approach works great and the resulting floral sectors do not cause ripples in the eyes.

 

3. "Feminine" Floral Styles

Women's passion for flowers, in particular roses, is most pronounced in such styles as shabby chic and provence. It is with this decor that girls' bedrooms most often meet us. Birds of paradise and charming butterflies live here on floral wallpaper. In addition to neutral furniture, the room looks gentle, childishly naive and touching. A man involuntarily has a desire to protect her owner.

 

4. Contemporary styles with floral themes

It can be a strip of floral wallpaper that adorns the head of the bed, or a colorful piece on the upholstered space.

 

Oddly enough, but in such luxury and technical styles as minimalism, art deco, eclecticism, the floral theme is also not a taboo. In these interiors, the main mission of colors is to serve as a bright accent. It is clear that floral prints in this light will be used to a minimum, but their presence is unconditional.

Flowers can be found only on one wall or, rather, even on part of it. It can be a strip of floral wallpaper that adorns the head of the bed, or a colorful piece on the upholstered space.

Floral wallpapers are a must-have in combinations of modern finishes, because they perfectly manage to look bright and contrast against the background of a basic plain and very ascetic finish. They really enliven the surrounding space, filling the brilliance of metal and the radiance of glass with warmth and comfort.

The popular Scandinavian style also calls for a pair of floral accent walls, since the main backdrop in such an interior is white. Naturally, the appearance of bright buds on such sterile walls will instantly attract attention.

As for the design of the wallpapers themselves, which fit into modern decors, they can be monochrome and absolutely non-contrasting, or, on the contrary, amaze with richness of colors. Flowers on them should certainly be large and expressive.

Monochrome floral wallpaper options are a one-color base on which a textured pattern is applied with mother-of-pearl shine or other, lighter or darker tones. They are most often used in decoration, because they captivate with their low color and showiness. They are romantic and at the same time they do not exude femininity, so they can be found even in the lair of inveterate bachelors.

 

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Types of flower patterns

Let's start with luxurious large flowers. They are found both on textured vinyl and on good old paper wallpaper. Basically, this print is used for accentuation.

Tropical flowers amaze with an unusual combination and a real riot of colors. Lime with lilac, carrot with herbal, fuchsia with turquoise... In the standard restrained perception of interiors, such colors do not always seem appropriate, but if you are tired of the faceless dullness of Russian realities, then you should definitely experiment with the exotic. Surely everything will work out, and the house will become sunny and fun.

Since the wallpaper was invented by the Chinese, it becomes clear why the motifs of this particular culture can be traced on the first floral wallpaper. Flower buds were surrounded by butterflies, national lanterns and pineapples. Everything was done in red and black. The style was called shinaurzi. Today, the color field of this ancient style has expanded significantly, but, nevertheless, even using less bright and tonally aggressive wallpapers of this type, try not to turn your home into a kind of pagoda. Dilute the interior with Scandinavian furniture.

"Grandmother's flowers" remain bestsellers, because the presence of "small chintz" in children's and romantic bedrooms creates an incredibly cozy atmosphere.

 

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Conclusion

Flowers symbolize the joy of life, so the walls, decorated in a lovely flower, also help to improve mood. The atmosphere of such interiors is always cozy, gentle and pretty. But in addition to psychological moments, floral prints also have stylistic duties. Thus, in the hands of a designer, floral wallpaper can turn into an incredibly effective tool.. And how effective the final result will be depends entirely on the creative abilities of the specialist.

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