Best In Show: Florals

With summer arriving on the scene, we are looking to a failsafe and fabulous pattern that captures the season: florals. Flower prints are a timeless choice for the home and are perfect for introducing a connection between the inside and the outside. Arguably, Mother Nature saves her finest work for the summer. With flowers and foliage in full bloom, it’s the season of flower shows, picnics in the garden and fresh flowers on the kitchen table.

As the Chelsea Flower Show returns in late May, we are taking inspiration from the creative and colourful displays of show gardens to reveal the best in show floral homeware from our collection. From small ditsy florals to graphic illustrations and shapes inspired by flower petals, these fabulous pieces embrace the spirit of summer. Find your dream floral homeware here. 

Faux florals in an interior can have the same mood-boosting magic as the real thing. For example, faux stems of blossoms and faux geraniums never lose their petals, and artificial plants promise to survive even the most prolific plant killers.

While it is undeniably gorgeous to fill your home with fresh floral arrangements every week, this luxury isn't practical for most of us. However, whether the cost, time or maintenance is holding you back, there is an easy solution - go faux! Faux flowers and plants are incredibly realistic these days and introduce the same pop of colour/greenery to your home, without any of the stress. 

Floral accessories are perfect for building confidence when and where to use patterns in your home. Florals never fail to make a statement and look glamorous with everything from velvet and marble to cosy, earthy woods. There is a reason why flower prints transcend any trend; these patterns are classic and bring Mother Nature's bounty into the comforting surroundings of home.

From chic cushions to the romantic glow of candlelight, you can find florals scattered throughout our collection of home accessories. One of the best features of floral design is its ability to suit every style. Opt for dark and moody to match maximalist walls, choose a retro floral for a seventies feel or introduce monochrome flower prints to pared-back spaces. When it comes to accessories, you can go all out and create a playful floral parade or keep your flower inspirations subtle as you build pattern confidence. 

Another, perhaps more unexpected way to bring the beauty of floral design to your home is through your lighting. Flower petals provide the perfect silhouette for a lampshade. In our collection, you will find lights in every category inspired by flowers, from daisy-shaped glass shades to bluebell drop pendants and palm table lamps.

Making lighting updates quick and easy, our easyfit shades slot straight onto an existing light fitting, so there is no need to call in an electrician. Inspired by vintage, many of our exclusive designs create a subtle nod to the wonder of wildflowers. Simple, chic and colourful, these will leave you wanting to break the rule of never using the big light.

While the Chelsea Flower Show brings to mind thoughts of summer, florals look gorgeous in the home all year round and create a summer state of mind throughout the seasons. So, whether the depths of winter or high summer, it's always a good time to introduce a pop of floral pattern to your interior! If in doubt, these three florals will never fail: