TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
FEATURE NICKY PHILIPS
Add fragrance with scented candles and stems of blossom and pop a piece of pretty floral wallpaper behind.
Hansa pinch pot, £4, Rowen & Wren. Wallpaper, Aire. Glass ring box, £19.50, Oliver Bonas FABRIC Abelia Print, £35m, John Lewis & Partners PAINT Green Blue estate emulsion, £54.50 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball WALLPAPER Massingberd Blossom in Mineral, £109 a roll, Little Greene
STYLE DIRECTION
POPS OF PLAIN
Select a single floral cushion and place it in front of a variety of plains specially selected to flatter it
Eva medium sofa, from £2,995, Neptune. Mila large side table in Blush, £250; Herringbone wool pouffe in Blush, £75; Luna medium rug in Blush, £525, all Cox & Cox. Curtain in Floriana, £93m, Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little. Holcombe Green and Peach cushion (left), £69; Beardwood Grey and Coral cushion (centre), £69, both Aire. Linen cushion cover in Dusty Pink, £29, Nordic House. Washed velvet cushion in Toasted Almond, £36, French Connection Home
PERFECT HANGOUT
A rattan chair is an ideal summer sanctuary, adorned with soft cushions and throws for comfort and flair
Aurora hanging egg chair, £394.99, The Rattan Company. Curtain in Bonheur 41170129, £110.09m, Camengo. Similar table, round gold and glass side table, £95, Cox & Cox. (Clockwise from left) Ruffle cushion in Grey, £48, Also Home. Hanawa cushion, £119, Black Edition. Cushion in Rêve, £86.20m, Camengo. Shearer sheepskin rug in Grey, £70, Loaf. Brass watering can, £22.49, Amazon
LIFT IT WITH LIGHTING
Pretty green hues paired with soft blush pinks create a serene scheme, while brass wall lamps give it a sophisticated twist
Flora Fantasia wallpaper, £140 for a 180x200cm panel, House of Hackney. Pick wall lights, £110 each; Rattle regular table lamp base, £109, both Pooky
THINK ABOUT SCALE
When considering your overall scheme, mixing a variety of largeand small-scale floral prints is a good way to create a balanced look. Choosing one large, one medium and one small print is the ideal combination. Alternatively, opting for one large and two medium floral motifs works well.
BALANCE PATTERN
Remember to evenly distribute the prints throughout the roo
