Bold florals

Worried about how to make big, blowsy floral prints work in your room? Simply follow these steps to get it right.

• The latest oversized prints can look fabulous in both small and large rooms. The secret is to stick to a subtle design or one in soft colours if your room is compact, as this will stop the wallpaper from being overpowering.

• As an update on traditional flowered wallpapers, bold florals are not only for country cottages. They’re certainly not shy and retiring, but they are surprisingly versatile. It’s how you use them in a scheme that sets the tone – for example, for a contemporary look, team them with furniture in simple modern shapes.

• Balance a strong floral print with lots of plain surfaces. Having large pieces of furniture – such as a sofa or cabinet – in one of the colours from your wallpaper will help create a more balanced room.

• Try wallpapering unexpected areas, such as the inside of your under-stair cupboard for a big pattern hit every time you open the door, or behind open shelving for a hint of print behind books and ornaments.

• This design gives traditional blooms a contemporary twist and works well teamed with modern furniture with a white or cream painted finish.

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