Bold, dramatic and bursting with colour, this season's graphic florals add a new dimension to traditional English style

Combining simple florals with plain, co-ordinating fabrics will give a cohesive look to a scheme. Mixing vibrant hues and softly drawn florals will complement both minimal interiors and more traditional rooms. Dramatic over-sized florals are shown at their best when used sparingly on one or two pieces in an otherwise plain setting. Set strong pattern against an equally vibrant background, ensuring the colours are taken from the same palette for a harmonious interior.

Picture one: Cushions in Pop Art DOPTA203, cotton, 137 cm wide, Sanderson. Hill divan in Kothea Dekoba 386-001-03, Gotham. Donatello chandelier, Louise Bradley. Two-seater Chopin bench in NCSH7366011, linen mix, Nina Campbell Furniture.

Picture two: Oslo dining chairs, Habitat. Covered in Bernhardt F5442/01, cotton mix, 140 cm wide, Osborne & Little. Cantilever dining table, John Lewis. Large ceramic plates, Louise Bradley. Porcelain dessert plates, Pierre Frey. Cutlery; Henry tumblers; all Nina Campbell. Mercury candlesticks, Artefact. Pink candles, The General Trading Company.

Picture three: Screen in Misia multicolore 01486-01, linen mix, 137 cm wide, Manuel Canovas at Colefax and Fowler. Westside chair; covered in Barrington in Fuchsia, wool, 140 cm wide; both Andrew Martin. Cushion in Bijoux Floral, cotton mix, 145 cm wide, Beacon Hill, (020) 7352 0931. Ennismore lamp, Louise Bradley. Similar lampshade, Drum; Sparkle table; both Habitat. Ceramic bowl, Louise Bradley. Vase, Nicole Farhi Home. Flower bowl, Caroline Vidal Design, (020) 8291 7427.

Picture four: Blind in Nagara Pistachio 7184/02, linen mix, 138 cm wide, Kenzan Print Collection at Romo. Edged in Prism DPRIPR323, polyester, 150 cm wide, Sanderson. Blenheim bath with nickel-plated feet; shower mixer; both Chadder & Co. Bath exterior painted in 222 Brinjal, Estate Emulsion, Farrow & Ball. Anemone Cocoa rug, Marni at The Rug Company. Loft table, Andrew Martin. Belle Natural towels; Lucien Olive vase; stone dish; all The Conran Shop.

STYLING EMELINE HUDSON
PHOTOGRAPHS DEBI TRELOAR
NOVEMBER 2005