Floral buys for the home

Flowerbed inspiration

 
Floral additions to any room add instant interest and a guaranteed smile. Whether it\'s something small like a vase, or more substantial like a sofa, try some floral charm.

By Natalie Glock

Home is where the gnome is

 
A garden gnome need not be a garish throw back to the 70\'s anymore. These cute urban gnomes, with their cool range of graphic designs are the perfect modern garden companions.

 
Urban gnome,
£49.50
Vitamin Living
www.mydeco.com

Bed of Roses

 
Make your bed the prettiest around with this reversible bed spread. One day you can try a ditsy spot print and the next enjoy the blooming loveliness of Cath Kidston\'s roses.

 
Rose print bedspread, £135
Cath Kidston
www.cathkidston.co.uk

Sundial design

 
Designed by George Nelson, this sunflower wall clock offers just the right amount of 1950\'s nostalgia, while remaining an impressive example of modern design. 

 
Sunflower clock, £555
Heal\'s
www.heals.co.uk

Feminine touch

 
Be inspired to add a feminine touch to large, often oppressive furniture with this beautiful chest of drawers which has been finished with floral wallpaper.

 
Wallpaper finish chest of drawers, £2075
Evitavonni
www.evitavonni.co.uk

Who needs the flowers!

 
When you have this porcelain vase covered in handmade flowers, fresh flowers just become a happy coincidence.

 
Floral vase, £85
The Conran Shop
www.mydeco.com

Birds and the bees

 
Our pick of the bunch

Add a whimsical touch of nature to any room with Clare Nicolson\'s floral print bird cushions. Inspired by the decoration of Russian dolls, these cute cotton cushions are a must.

 
Dolly bird cushions, £90 for set of 5
Clare Nicolson
www.clarenicolson.com

Abstract florals

 
Dominic Crinson\'s digital flower designs look fantastic on these ceramic tiles. Equally striking when used individually or repeated on a large scale, perfect for adding vibrancy to the bathroom or kitchen.

 
Gloss ceramic tiles, from £295 per square metre
Dominic Crinson
www.crinson.com

Sitting Pretty

 
We love this! Sit forever pretty in this oh so chic armchair, the perfect floral addition to any living room.

 
Miss Behaving floral chair, £995
Sofa workshop
www.sofaworkshop.com

Folk art

 
This gorgeous online store has a whole host of buys for the home including this folk art cushion with a summery rose print. 

 
Dotty rosa cushion, £45
The Shop Floor Project
www.theshopfloorproject.com

Cook among the daisies

 
For the ultimate flower fan, why not opt for a customised range with a gerbera, wild flowers or orchid print.

 
Gerbera print range, £2995
Rangemaster
www.rangemaster.co.uk

Flutter by

Inspired by a French wallpaper document from the 18th century, Monsoon\'s design for Graham & Brown adds to the flora with quirky birds and butterflies.

 
Isabelle wallpaper, £30
Monsoon for Graham & Brown
www.grahambrown.com

Boutique sign

 
A vintage flower shop sign makes an original art work for the home and will inspire many an afternoon day dreaming of arranging bouquets in your own little shop. 

Ceramic sign, £14
Lavender & Sage
www.lavenderandsage.co.uk

Best in show

 
If the Chelsea flower show extended its categories to include sofas, this one would most definitely win best in show; bright and oh so beautiful.

 
Floral sofa, £1249
Multiyork
www.multiyork.co.uk

Roll up roll up

 
Roller blinds are a chic alternative to heavy curtains, and they need not be uninspiring, roll down and enjoy a range of floral prints from Luxaflex.

 
Flower roller blind, £55
Luxaflex
www.luxaflex.co.uk

Kick off your shoes

 
It may not be as liberating as kicking off your shoes and walking on the soft grass but we can guarantee it\'s just as pleasing underfoot as it is on the eye.

 
Boleyn rug, £299
Habitat
www.habitat.co.uk

Smelling of roses

 
Avoid overt girlish florals with this cushion\'s more abstract design motif, perfect for indulging the trend without going overboard.

 
Mandalay cushion with butterflies, £20
Virgin Vie at Home
www.virginvieathome.com

Teatime treat

 
Take time out for afternoon tea and brighten your day at the same time with these vibrant yet delicate mugs from designer, Joanna Wood.

 
Floral mugs, £14
Joanna Wood
www.joannawood.co.uk

Smooth operator

 
Make the ironing a far more stylish affair with Betty Jackson\'s decorative ironing board cover.

 
Ironing Board cover
Betty Jackson for Rowenta, £14.99
www.rowenta.co.uk