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Attention, attention: Florals are by no means just for springtime! Many interior designers love to gravitate toward floral patterns come fall, too. “When I think of fall, fruits, vegetables and botanical flowers always come to mind,” says Evan Millárd, the founder of millárd. “One way to bring the outdoors in is through the use of floral patterns.”
Ready to hop on board and start embracing florals in your own home this autumn? Keep reading for pro tips from an array of interior designers for how to best style Pepper’s botanical fabrics and wallpapers.
Versatile Greens
Millárd likes the idea of decorating with Penelope Moss fabric for fall—and beyond. “I’m drawn to this particular pattern and colorway due to the nature of seasonal versatility,” he says, noting that it’s also versatile enough to use in a range of rooms—try it in the living room, bedroom, and beyond.
Florals and Ikat
Lindsey Gregg, an interior designer with Big Sky Interior Design, will often use a colorful floral wallpaper in her projects and is partial to the Harper clay coated wallpaper. “Mixing in an ikat fabric with a similar colorway adds a playful, graphic contrast to the floral pattern,” Gregg says. “Just make sure one pattern’s scale is larger than the other.” There are other ways to weave together florals and ikats, too. “If you prefer just a small dose of unpredictability, consider hanging neutral drapery panels with contrasting trim and using that fun ikat pattern on a pillow,” Gregg says, citing the Snow Custom Curtain with Sky Velvet Band as one possibility. “This approach will make your space feel intentional, cohesive, and interesting.”
Florals in the Bathroom
Why not make over your powder room this season with some fresh new wallpaper? “Incorporating florals in the home is becoming more widely accepted outside of spring and summer months—I love using florals in the fall and well into the winter as well,” says Michal Rubin, the founder of MR Interiors. In this powder bath, she covered the walls with Marina Sage clay coated wallpaper. “The use of florals in a space adds instant joy and beauty,” she says.
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Florals and Complementary Paint
This fall, Kelley Gable is gravitating toward jewel tones, and as a result, she is eager to work with the Serena Sky paperweave. “We would style this as a wall covering in a bedroom and use the burgundy color as a paint accent throughout the space,” says the founder of Gable Interiors. “We’d also layer in this burgundy color as a throw blanket and in accent pillows to tie together the whole space.”
Moody Floral Tones
Lauren Waldorf Mendenhall, the founder of Lauren Waldorf Interiors, especially appreciates florals come fall. “I think their ability to evoke moody drama can be overlooked, and they’re a great way to bring softness and femininity to an aesthetic or color palette that may traditionally feel a bit more masculine,” she says. “I’d opt for more saturated blooms in maroon, aubergine or deep green tones on textiles, wallpaper, or art,” the designer adds, citing Annabelle Maroon and Blake Moss as favorite prints.
