It's All In The Mix - Mixing Florals For Spring
/With flowers starting to bloom and the world slowly coming back to life, I naturally want to incorporate more spring-y prints and florals into my home. The eclectic look of different layered floral patterns can make a space look so curated and dreamy, but if not done carefully can also look like an overwhelming eyesore. It is a fine line to navigate, so I thought I’d share some tips that help me coordinate floral patterns in the home!
Spread your florals across different pieces
As you can see in the photo below, I incorporated floral prints across three different pieces in this space: the floral Persian rug (I’ve linked a similar one), the blue floral vase, and the beige floral pillows. I think it’s helpful to start by adding a mix of different items with floral patterns rather than say, only having all floral pillows. Try throw blankets, curtains, rugs, wall art, whatever feels natural for your space. It’s all about balancing out the room and spreading them here and there so they’re not all condensed to one chaotic corner.
2. Ground the color palette with a few solids and neutrals
You’ll see that I have brown, blue, and beige florals all playing together pretty nicely if I do say so myself. I think the easiest way to have several different colored and patterned florals work is by drawing in some solid neutral tones. The white tray under the vase, the creamy throw next to the floral pillow, and the light, neutral furniture pieces on top of the rug all balance out the bold patterns so they don’t compete but coordinate. Layer them in so they have a neutral counterpart - a little yin to the yang if you will.
3. Bring on the texture
Play with different textures to bring more dimension. Velvets are an elegant way to accent florals, or natural woven fibers kill two birds with one stone by adding texture AND neutral earthy tones. If you have a soft, silky floral pillow try pairing it with a floral that has more of a linen look and feel. As always, it’s all about balance. This printed velvet pillow cover is a great one to throw in the mix for some added texture. You’ll see it in both of the mock ups below as its so pretty and easy to combine with others!
4. Go big or go home
Differing your sizes of pillows and the sizes of patterns can also help balance several different floral fabrics. Having a larger pillow on either end of a sofa that has a larger scale floral print can offset smaller throw pillows with a smaller floral pattern. If all patterns are the exact same size they tend to compete with each other and there’s no where for your eye to naturally go. Play with different scales of florals to see what feels best! You’ll start to notice what combinations your eye is naturally drawn to and you can go from there.
5. Have fun with it
You can read all the tips and blogs you want, but also remember to just have fun with it already! Don’t be afraid to go moody with deep colors and bold patterns. Or be subtle with soft, delicate blooms. It can be intimidating to mix and match when all that comes to mind is flashbacks of grandma’s living room with floor to ceiling flowers… But if you’re anything like me, your home decor changes seasonally (at the very least) which is the best part about it: it’s not permanent. Just like with styling anything, it takes trial and error to really figure out what will work in your home and what looks best to you. So give it a try, I’d love to see what spring spaces you create!
Here’s a few floral combinations already paired together for you!
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