Sometimes floral patterns have no place in interiors, it all depends on the style of a room or a client’s preference. However, a well-selected floral motif can bring great interest and dynamism to a space. Whether it is a contemporary or a traditional interior, the use of floral patterns can be crucial to its successful completion. Remember: “Everything in moderation”. On this picture the feel of the room is very classic and serene. The palette is very understated, stone and truffle with pale celery, off-white and dark brown accents. Solids have been used in the furnishings that require the largest yardage: sofa and draperies. The sofa pillows display more solids or geometric patterns but it is the ottoman in the center of the room that introduces the lively note with its two-tone large repeat floral pattern. Another solid would have made this room dull and uninteresting. Notice that the palette was respected to the end. In other words it’s all a matter of “geography”, where to place the stroke of pattern that will give life to a room. Sometimes, I will choose to use the floral pattern on draperies, particularly if view is not that interesting, I call that: “one out of two”. Now…if you do want to use more than one floral pattern in the room my recommendation is that you select patterns with large, medium and small repeats to avoid competition between the fabrics.
(Fabrics by Kravet)
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