Botanicals Are Back! Floral Wall Finishes Get a Fresh New Vibe
Once a sign of a dated interior, floral tiles and wallpaper are making inroads throughout trade fairs and the home
Once restricted to interiors sorely in need of an update, floral finishes are definitely trending. We’ve been tracking their upswing for a few years at fairs, including at last year’s Cersaie fair in Bologna, Italy and at the recent International Surface Event in Las Vegas, USA. With updated colours, decor and finishes, floral tiles and wallpaper offer myriad possibilities for spaces throughout the home.
We take a look at examples of new and updated finishes for the living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, ranging from small prints to oversize botanicals, in neutral and relaxing shades or bold colours that give character to a space. Innovative products also offer options for three-dimensional or iridescent patterns.
We take a look at examples of new and updated finishes for the living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, ranging from small prints to oversize botanicals, in neutral and relaxing shades or bold colours that give character to a space. Innovative products also offer options for three-dimensional or iridescent patterns.
Flora from the Pictura line: Naxos Ceramica.
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Creek series: Ragno.
Milano Mood: FAP Ceramiche.
In the bedroom
We’re now seeing floral finishes – from stoneware tiles to wallpaper – in the bedroom as well. Decorating an accent wall with botanical patterns can be an excellent solution to lend some personality to the room without resorting to new furnishings, allowing for a clean-cut space. Designers can choose from a huge variety of decor, size and colour options.
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In the bedroom
We’re now seeing floral finishes – from stoneware tiles to wallpaper – in the bedroom as well. Decorating an accent wall with botanical patterns can be an excellent solution to lend some personality to the room without resorting to new furnishings, allowing for a clean-cut space. Designers can choose from a huge variety of decor, size and colour options.
Browse contemporary bedrooms by Australian designers
White Botanica: Marazzi.
Enchanted Forest wallpaper: Janelli & Volpi.
Stratford Series: Ragno.
Chill: Marazzi.
In the kitchen
In the kitchen, botanical tiles can make the space more welcoming and cosier while being highly practical.
The technical characteristics of stoneware, which is easy to clean and resistant to numerous chemical agents, make it a particularly suitable material for the kitchen.
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In the kitchen
In the kitchen, botanical tiles can make the space more welcoming and cosier while being highly practical.
The technical characteristics of stoneware, which is easy to clean and resistant to numerous chemical agents, make it a particularly suitable material for the kitchen.
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Rice, from the Crogiolo series: Marazzi.
Fronde, from the Multiforme series: Marca Corona.
In the living area
Florals also travel well from the kitchen to the living area. A portion of a wall, an entire accent wall or just a small corner can be covered with nature-themed tiles or wallpaper to add colourful interest to the space.
In the living area
Florals also travel well from the kitchen to the living area. A portion of a wall, an entire accent wall or just a small corner can be covered with nature-themed tiles or wallpaper to add colourful interest to the space.
Mixed series: Ragno.
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Are your clients embracing the return of florals? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story and save these images to an Ideabook. Go on, join the conversation with other pros on Houzz.
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In the bathroom
Floral tiles are back in the bathroom. The traditional finishes, featuring small flowers or prints inspired by paintings are still popular, but they now look different with new finishes and larger formats.
Other examples are a complete departure, with print-inspired looks or contemporary colour combinations favouring warm tones to match timber or wood-look floors.
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