Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Decorating With Botanical Prints


Botanical prints are no longer the wallflowers of interior design. Floral prints, big and small, have been a trend on the runways and as we know, that always trickles down to home interiors as well. Floral and plant prints are a fun and feminine trend that always cycles back into favor and this year their popularity is skyrocketing. I personally am glad to see florals blooming again after a long hiatus because of over saturation in the 1980's. This post features the botanical print and how it can give a room instant charm and personality.

  In the 1700's and 1800's, known as the Golden Age of Botanical Art, there was a growing interest in nature so the botanical illustration was an important tool to record the plants being collected by explorers from all over the world. These beautiful water colored illustrations detailed plant growth from the seed to the flower and included the Latin name for each specimen.

When you look through decorating magazines or on line decorating blogs you will see that it looks as if there has been a return to Science 101. Botanica is everywhere and in almost every decor style. Framed botanical prints will add a timeless touch to even he most contemporary interior.

Add a burst of nature to your own interiors with a few well placed botanical prints.



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Gardening became very popular in the late 1700's so illustrations were needed for magazines and catalogs. The illustrations usually documented all parts of the specimen........seed, roots, stalk, leaves, flower and fruit.


This room has a lovely combination of framed botanical styles. The small leaf specimens appear more like the classic botanical print while the florals on black background take on a more current look.


A grouping of framed botanical prints, especially historic reproductions, are perfect for the Traditional interior.


Always popular Flora Danica dinner service features a botanical theme. Organic greens, fresh limes and soft pastels make up a popular palette of colors as well as soft tones of watercolor blues, pinks and yellow.

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The floral lampshade and  drapery fabric ties in wonderfully with the framed botanical prints. While  floor to ceiling florals are back in style, many homeowners just want a touch of feminine charm.

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This type of decoration is an easy way to connect with nature and refresh your home interior

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Another great way to incorporate the botanical trend into your interior is by purchasing a piece painted in leaf motif or attempting it as a DIY project.


Or try other fun ways to display some botanical prints.

There are so many lovely fabrics with botanical print themes on the market today. This Robert Allen Fabric bursts with energy, color, and wild abundance, showcasing lavish digitally printed botanical florals, inky block prints, classic damasks, and more. This thriving garden of styles captures the whimsical and diverse beauty found in the natural world while paying homage to current urban trends.

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Isn't this a wonderful chest? It is either painted or probably decoupaged with botanical prints.


When hanging your prints, group them to create a high-impact gallery wall. These shades of olive, gold and ivory recreate the look of antique botanical prints.

Whether you prefer to frame them in a gallery or display them in another unique and artful way, they are sure to add some unique personality to your style.

Original image from Ethan Allen catalogue.

Botanical print walls makes it easy to keep the furniture and light fixtures the same and go for the small details. Plus you will have a beautiful new look without breaking the bank. 


Botanical prints work beautifully alongside striking patterns for bedding, cushions and accessories.

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Botanical prints have a watercolor softness about them that makes them the perfect choice for the bedroom.

This grouping of framed botanical prints helps to bring a vintage quality to this room.

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Hang a large print on your wall or you can also try to find a vintage botanical book and use the pages with drawings to create a group of smaller prints.

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Fabric manufacturers are taking the historic botanical prints and injecting them with 21st century flair.

If you want to saturate a room with botanicals there are collections of matching wallpaper and fabrics that will help you do just that.


Botanical prints make stunning gallery walls. They work beautifully in neutral rooms as well as those with "pops" of color.


Another lovely alternative is to create gallery walls with botanical prints in monochromatic tones. If you don't care for florals, these plant specimens are the perfect choice.

Just remember you can display your botanical prints in unconventional ways. Be creative!

Yellow Verde Botanical Wallpaper By Kathy Ireland Home

You will see an increasing number of products on the market that incorporate prints and patterns that are inspired by nature. It is easy to refresh your décor with one of the many botanical print wallpapers, upholstering fabrics, home décor items, and even flooring.



This wall has been papered with pages from botanical print books for a shabby, vintage look.


Botanical prints are a great way to introduce a blend of print, pattern, and texture into the home.


Not to mention color. Botanical prints can make your interiors feel like gardens.


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I think it is lovely the way that an antique botanical print reflects the simple beauty and fragility of the flower it portrays

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I love the botanical drawings that have black backgrounds. The colors pop in such a dramatic way.



If you are looking for a large botanical print, especially on a black background, you will see that they are hard to find. This one and several other styles can be purchased from theevolutionstore.com. The reproductions can be framed...............

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.........or you can hang them like this one. To get a more antique feel simply rough up the edges like this homeowner has done.


Create your very own secret garden by embracing the botanical prints trend that looks to be a popular design element for this year.

Designer, Nicolas Fairford

It just makes sense that a décor theme featuring nature would be such popular trend at present.




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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Decorating Interiors In Classical Greek Style



British architect James Stuart (known as the "Father of the Greek Revival") visited Greece with Nicolas Revett in 1751 and the rest is history. Stuart and Revett then published the multi-volume Antiquities of Athens and the classical Greek aesthetic was born and the style become extremely fashionable. It reached it's height of popularity in England and other European countries in the 1820s and ‘30s. In America, the classical Greek style dominated all styles that came before it, trending for almost 30 years.

Today classic motifs are again popping up all over the place as the classical Greek Revival trend seems to be on the horizon. It’s a reboot of the ancient Greek home with elements of design also sought after for today's modern home.

Considering a makeover? If you are tired of minimalism but still enjoy a clean interior, you will definitely want to embrace the classic Greek revival style. 

I have gathered some images of amazing interiors that will hopefully give you ideas plus tips on how to bring this classical and luxurious decorating style into your own homes.....even if on a smaller scale. Enjoy!!



The temples of ancient Greece were the inspiration for America's first truly national architectural style. Americans were fascinated by all things classical and Greek with temple-fronted façades on the nation’s churches, banks, town halls, and houses. 


The trend is back and classical Grecian elements are being welcomed again to help create beautiful interiors.


The classical Greek design style encourages luxury through art and sculpture.


No classical Greek interior is complete without standing sculptures.



If you have the space, don’t hold back. A large statue will complement any classical Greek  designed space. Sometimes you can find them at auctions and estate sales. You never know what you might find while treasure hunting.

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If your classical Greek space is limited and a life sized statue is not possible, by all means look for your statuary in the form of a painting or another type of wall art.

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Perhaps the most iconic example of ancient Greek décor is the bust sculpture.

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A classical bust provides the perfect way to add Grecian style to a console, bookcase, or side/coffee table. 



Just make sure the busts you choose are  Greek or Roman. The beautiful French busts will look out of place in a classical Greek interior.

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Natural stone flooring, especially marble or limestone, creates a coolness that is associated with classical Greek interiors.


The harlequin floor also looks splendid in a Grecian style interior and adds warmth.


One way you can create a classical Greek look in your home is by adding beautiful columns. Columns draw the eye upwards which helps to emphasize the greatness of everything in the room. 

Luis Bustamante

Remember you don't have to attach your columns to the walls or ceilings. I love free standing columns..... unless you have children or large dogs.


Larger faux columns can also be installed in entryways or throughout your space to create an air of luxury.


Here faux millwork columns, black urn themed table lamps, and the x-shaped curule seat combine to create a lux modern Greek interior.

Diane Burn, Designer

Shorter columns can be a great addition throughout your home to be used as a decorative pedestal or side table for potted plants or other accessories. Column capitals are stunning when used as coffee or side tables.

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Although my living room is more French in style I do use a faux capital to add more classical appeal.

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The attention to the walls in the form of painted classical elements give this home a definite historical Greek feel. Another great element is the use of hanging drapes to separate spaces. And of course there are the columns.


Murals were incredibly popular in historical ancient Greek buildings. They were usually painted or created from tile mosaics. You can find beautiful mosaic wall art in today. These two pieces come from Houzz and Etsy.


Grisaille is a painting technique executed entirely in shades of grey or of another neutral greyish color. It is particularly used in large classical decorative schemes in imitation of sculpture which makes it perfect for the classical Greek interior. You can have a space painted or cover your wall in any of the beautiful grisaille wallpaper murals available today.


Or you may want to try an architectural themed border in classical Greek style.

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Research some of the beautiful Greek inspired wallpapers on the market today!

                                                         
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You can even add large Greek themed art to set the stage for your new makeover.

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Collect Grecian figurines and other sculptures to display on tables, shelves, et cetra. The classical Greek style interior can be clean like minimalism yet impressive because of the wonderful added accessories.


 Ode on a Grecian Urn.....Keats knew what he was talking about!! Collect urns and also obelisks for display. They will bring an instant sense of history to your classical Greek interiors.

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The rich colors of Greek inspired painted pottery will bring the artistic and historical appeal to your home. Classical Greek style can be on the cool side if you surround yourself with neutral walls and marble or stone statues and busts. This stunning style pottery will help to bring warmth to the space.

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While wall colors in a classical Greek interior are usually painted or stuccoed in shades of white, there are others colors that will look equally amazing. Terra cotta is one such color. This color creates a great background for making your statues and busts "pop".

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I chose this color for my own bedroom and also added some black accents. Black pairs well with classical Greek décor so you can never go wrong with adding some through your Greek inspired accessories. I also like the way deep red looks with terra cotta for a classical space. 

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Try a deep teal on the walls for a classic look.


Because of the Aegean Sea and white sand beaches, blue and white are colors associated with the Greek isles. This color combination works well for the Grecian interior. Just add in some classical elements and you are good to go.


Another outstanding color! I love the deep red walls in this classical interior designed by Nicky Haslam. Set some busts on top of your bookcases and add some Greek style vessels on the shelves alongside your books. And of course there are iconic relief sculptures! Here the relief sculptures form a continuous relief around the ceiling but as you will see below there are other ways to incorporate them.

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 I have a few on the walls of my bedroom as well over the desk in my office beyond. I love the way they instantly bring a Greek feel to the rooms.  I also stenciled a Greek Key design on the walls of my office.

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The relief sculptures, classically painted walls, statuary, and other Greek style accessories help to create a truly stunning interior. Even without the soaring ceilings you would have a fabulous room. No bright colors! Only strong muddied shades will do whether you use them on the walls or the furnishings.

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There are wonderful reproduction reliefs to choose from!!

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Green is another great color to incorporate into a classical Grecian style room. Collect pictures of urns, vases, or classical architecture to display.

The Greek key design is one of the most common designs in ancient Greek art and is symbolic of eternity. While the Greek Key design is iconic, timeless, and classic, it also fares well in sophisticated modern Grecian style interiors.


Look for the Greek Key motif on fabric goods such as pillows, throws, tablecloths, and window treatments. Even accessories like picture frames and vases that feature the motif will add some Greek flair to any room.

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What a stunning entrance these gorgeous portieres with Greek Key design make.

Don't hesitate to bring that outside garden urn into your Greek themed interior!!


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Greek sofas were called klines and may have actually been modeled on Egyptian beds. Eventually lines became softer and much use was made of subtle and elegant curves. French daybeds like the one in this image would be a good sofa choice for a classical Greek interior........

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as would a French Empire style sofa like the image on the left. Even the Knole sofa on the right evokes a classical Grecian feel.


A free standing claw foot tub is a must have for the classical Greek bathroom. You can still find the old Victorian type and use faux marbling techniques to create your own old world tub.

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I marbleized and gilded this antique bath tub as well as an old mantle I found, then added a leopard fur border with acanthus leaf paper strip underneath around the ceiling. I have painted the space under the mantle black now...... just have not taken a picture yet.

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I added in some classical elements like this lidded urn which lends to the neoclassical feel of the space.


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Hides and furs add an air of sophistication to a classical Greek interior. Texture plays an important part in today's Greek style so the fur and the rustic nubby textured rug looks perfect against the highly polished stone?? (it is hard to tell) floor.

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Another shout out to fur! This Greek style bedroom really benefits from the faux fur spread. Add in the column, wonderful Greek painted pottery, and other perfect accessories and you have a fabulous space. Classical Greek interiors can be a bit strong. I love the black walls but if it is too masculine for you ivory walls would soften things up a bit.


A softer bedroom with classical Greek accessories. The lyre shaped side table is the perfect addition.


This image, and the one below, emphasizes the fact that a touch of faux fur, in this case leopard, is stunning in a classical Greek home.



                                                                         
                                       
Look for mirrors that have a classical Grecian flair when designing this style interior. The arch with classical elements like the urn and swags is perfect. A Federal bulls eye convex mirror will also work in the Greek space as will any mirror with a pediment like #3.

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In fact keep pediments on your mind as you look for décor to add to your classical Greek interior!!


For more blog posts to help you with creating a classical Greek inspired interior just click on the following links.

Decorating With  Neoclassical Relief Sculptures

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2019/03/decorating-with-neoclassical-relief.html

Decorating With The Greek Key Motif

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/06/decorating-with-greek-key-motif.html

Decorating Your Home With Classical Lidded Garden Urns.......Inside And Out!

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2018/07/decorating-you-home-with-classical.html

Decorating With Classical Busts

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2018/01/decorating-with-classical-busts.html

Decorate Your Interiors With Classical Statuary

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/01/decorate-your-interiors-with-classical.html

Decorating With Grand Tour Souvenirs

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2018/06/decorating-with-grand-tour-souvenirs.html

Decorating With Columns


Decorating With Faux Finishes And Old World Textures

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2015/06/decorating-with-faux-finishes-and-old.html

Decorating With Grisaille For Soft Elegant Walls

https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/07/decorating-with-grisaille-for-soft.html

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