Trendy Fashion-Forward Florals

Dominating floral wallpaper is a focal point in a modern living space with white walls, cable railing, a dining table and beaded chandelier. From dark and moody to softer styles, it's all about the drama of playing with scale, says Ashley Scott, co-founder of Scouted Home, an interior styling boutique in Los Angeles and Nashville. Small bathrooms or the wall space above chair rails are a couple of places to play with repeating florals.

A living space by Scouted Home pairs a floral wallpaper and a pink couch, acrylic table and fluffy white rug. "A statement wall is the perfect opportunity for a large-scale floral moment — think behind a bed, sofa or as a nursery accent," Scott says. When choosing scale, take into account both the size of the space and the pieces within it.

Mosaic tile shows off a floral motif in a bathroom by California-based MLK Studio. "Floral trends are definitely more bold right now, and are even being used in the most modern of spaces, even though typically a floral would be a more traditional element," says designer Meg Joannides. She adds that she’s seeing more three-dimensional installations and handpainted florals.

A photograph of flowers on a dark background by Whitney Ott bursts forth in a black-and-white great room designed by Barbara Westbrook of Westbrook Interiors for the Southeastern Designer Showhouse and Gardens in Atlanta.