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Use painterly prints for laid-back chic
Painterly prints take their inspiration from artists such as Monet and are ideal for bringing a unique style to your home. Their large, striking designs can be especially stunning when used in contemporary rooms. Try mixing prints of different sizes for a look that's stylishly quirky and casually coordinated. If you’re using floral fabric for curtains or upholstery, it’s best to pick out one colour for your cushions and keep them plain.
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Try dainty florals for a cottage vibe
These pretty designs work well in country-style schemes and small rooms where large prints may seem overwhelming. Dainty pastel florals mixed with a striped fabric give a relaxed country style. Or try a vintage floral fabric for a more rustic feel.
You can use floral curtain fabric in any room but these subtle cottage-style prints work particularly well in bedrooms. Paired with crisp white bedlinen, they’ll bring a fresh feel to your rural home.
Go bold with vivid florals
Large floral designs in vivid colours tend to work best in a contemporary setting. Choose a bold floral curtain fabric as your starting point, then pick out an accent colour for accessories such as cushions, rugs and vases. For the walls, stick to a bright white or calming neutral so that your fabric is the star of the show. To ensure the scheme isn’t overpowering, choose wooden flooring or a plain carpet and add a rug in your accent colour.
Be brave with botanicals
Botanical prints are a fresh take on floral fabric. Used for curtains or to upholster a statement chair, they’re ideal for brightening up your home. Botanicals tend to be a strong print so keep your backdrop neutral. Natural flooring like wood, coir or sisal will complement your scheme.
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Lift your garden scheme with floral fabric
Using floral fabric outside can add colour and style to any garden. The key to success is choosing a fabric which suits your garden scheme. If you have a cottage garden bursting with foxgloves, roses and delphiniums, pick a dainty floral print or vintage floral fabric that echoes this style. Or if your garden is more contemporary with large, structured plants, choose a bold, botanical print in a foliage design.
Try dressing your seating area with tablecloths, cushions and bunting. And if you have a summerhouse, add some roman blinds. They’ll look stylish and help keep you cool in the summer months.