Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough
At Home Beautiful we’ve got our fingers on the interiors pulse and predict there will be some eye-catching new trends in 2024. One of them is Wildflower. Embracing blooms, happy hues and antique-style pieces, it’s the exact opposite of neutrals.
‘Rococo’ chest of drawers in Weathered Oak, Hudson Furniture. ‘Gabrielle’ table lamp in Light Pink Crackle, Bloomingdales Lighting. ‘Butterfly’ mirror by Monique Lhuillier (on wall), Pottery Barn Kids. Flowers (throughout), Bess Paddington. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
“This style is uplifting after the past few years. It’s full of colour, positivity and happiness.”
Lucy Gough, stylist
‘Laras Garden’ wallpaper with a Paste the Wall Smooth finish, Olive et Oriel. ‘The Plain Cake Appreciation Society’ book (top) by Tilly Pamment, Dymocks. ‘Green: Plants for all Spaces, Indoors and Out’ book (middle) by Jason Chongue, The Plant Society. ‘Urban Arboreal: A Modern Glossary of City Trees’ book (bottom) by Michael Jordan and Kelly Louise Judd, Kinokuniya. ‘Barclay’ dish with brass bird lid, Alfresco Emporium. For similar dish, try ‘Dynasty Amelia’ trinket box, Alfresco Emporium. Glazed porcelain parrot in Green, Orient House. ‘Dynasty’ vase with handles, Alfresco Emporium. Sunsets in Capri EDP, Glasshouse Fragrances. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
Interior design trend 2024: Wildflower
There are times to be solemn and times to embrace frivolity and fun. Wildflower is all about the latter. Immerse yourself in a world of colour, pattern and organic decoration. Don’t wait for someone else to buy you flowers so you can display foliage in your home. Free your favourite colours from the confines of a single cushion or mug. Have the bravery to be bold and unabashedly command attention.
Simcox Designs ‘Australian Wild Flowers’ non-woven wallpaper in Original, Milton & King. ‘Strap’ mirror no. 2 in Red, Hay. Rattan ‘Tulip’ basket in Nude, Olli Ella. For similar throw (in basket), try ‘Waffle’ towel in Cloud, Ettitude. ‘Picasso’ matt encaustic floor tiles (200mm x 200mm), Tilemall. ‘Gus Odeon’ side table in Pearl, M+Co Property. For similar vase, try ‘Glass Cylinder’ vase in Clear, Koch & Co. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)Simcox Designs ‘Australian Wild Flowers’ non-woven wallpaper in Original, Milton & King. Porter’s Paints Aqua Satin Enamel paint in Soleil (on lower wall). Flora Gorgeous Magnolia EDP, Gucci. For similar tapware, try Perrin & Rowe ‘Contemporary’ basin tap, The English Tapware Company. Grants of Australia bamboo toothbrush, Coles. ‘Noblesse’ whisky tumbler in Rosé, Nachtmann. For similar basin, try The Water Monopoly ‘Soho’ basin, The English Tapware Company. ‘Leaf’ hand towel, Fledge and Thread. ‘Madagascar’ crochet scallop hat in Tea, Alfresco Emporium. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
Put simply, this is a joyous and bright look – just like wildflowers. Pair patterned wallpaper with panelling finished in a complementary hue for a boutique look. Incorporate blooms, not just with bountiful bouquets but also botanical patterns on soft furnishings. Not sure where to begin? Start with a single piece and build it up from there.
“You can go as subtle as a bedside table arrangement, or cocoon your room in botanical wallpaper.”
Katrina Yaxley, creative director
Republic ‘Bottlebrush’ wallpaper in Pink Neutral, $195/roll, Milton & King. ‘Amelia’ vase in White, from $59.95, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Artie Wave’ bedside table in Powder Blue, $845, GlobeWest. Sichuan Pepper diffuser, $111/200ml, Carrière Frères. ‘Noblesse’ whisky tumbler in Aqua, $130/set of 2, Nachtmann. ‘Dogwood’ quilted throw in Pink, $429, Bonnie and Neil. French flax linen quilt cover set in Blush, $345/queen, I Love Linen. Home Beautiful ‘Hatch’ lumbar cushion, $119.99, MyHouse. ‘Louis’ bedhead in Orient Snow with red piping, $1440/queen, Heatherly Design. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
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With this style, there’s no better place to start than your colour palette. “Colour is a great way to energise and illuminate a space, injecting sensory appeal,” says Giorgia Manenti, content lead at Kaboodle Kitchen. “Colour not only lifts the spirits, but it can also help anchor a room.”
Look to nature, or even your recent travels to “conjure feelings of connection, celebration, self-care or indulgence,” suggests Giorgia. Whether you’re looking to create a cocooning effect by repainting an entire room, updating kitchen joinery or replacing bedlinen, faraway places hold a wealth of inspiration.
‘Luxe Vintage Floral’ wallpaper in a Paste the Wall Smooth finish, Olive et Oriel. ‘Wood Ball’ mirror, Pottery Barn Kids. Dado rail, stylist’s own. ‘Edge Cladding’ wall panelling in Bond 75mm painted in Dulux Harmonious, CSR Cemintel. ‘Penang’ basket in Natural, Provincial Home Living. For similar flooring (throughout), try Plantino Native Herringbone in Blackbutt, Choices Flooring. Palm tree umbrella in Green and ‘Clermont’ timber sideboard, both Alfresco Emporium. Embossed vase in Green, Orient House. ‘Comtesse’ table lamp, Bloomingdales Lighting. For similar mug, try Spode Blue Italian coffee cup, David Jones. ‘Flower’ knife, ‘Flora Leaves’ and ‘Flora Clover’ teaspoons (in mug), all Bonnie and Neil. ‘In the Garden of My Dreams’ book by Nathalie Lété, Dymocks. ‘Gardens on the Edge: A Journey Through Australian Landscapes’ book by Christine Reid, The Book Bird. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
While wildflower is certainly bright, it can also be calming. After all, what is more intrinsic than the desire to be enveloped in the natural world? “It’s an extension of biophilic design, which brings the outside in and reconnecting us with nature,” says Vera. When it comes to window furnishings, this can be achieved in a number of ways. “A sheer curtain certainly allows the outside world in by softening the light and providing some view through,” she explains, while curtains and blinds that feature a botanical print, “add a decorative statement but also evoke a sense of nurturing.”
‘Sakura Blossom’ curtain fabric in Petal, Luxaflex. ‘Ludwig’ armchair in White, Provincial Home Living. ‘Flower Bed’ cushion in Tan, Bonnie and Neil. ‘Tilly’ alpaca throw, St Albans. ‘Mia’ ottoman in Cream, Target. ‘In the Garden of My Dreams’ book (on ottoman) by Nathalie Lété, Dymocks. Amelia vase in White, Alfresco Emporium. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
Styling tips
Keep it cohesive: When using bold colour in paint, wallpaper and decor, it’s important to maintain a colour thread throughout the various elements for cohesion.
Include grounding pieces: In the midst of frivolity, grounding your space with pieces that have depth, grandeur and presence is key. Antiques are perfect for this.
Florals can be fresh or faux: Whether you have easy access to fresh foliage or not, window dressings and cushions can introduce or continue a floral pattern.
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Wallpaper Republic ‘Bottlebrush’ in Pink Neutral, Milton & King. For similar dish, try ‘Dynasty Amelia’ trinket box, Alfresco Emporium. ‘In the Garden of My Dreams’ book by Nathalie Lété, Dymocks. ‘Gyprock Tempo’ cornice painted in Dulux Harmonious, CSR Gyprock. ‘Barclay’ dish with brass bird lid, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Gyprock Tempo’ cornice painted in Dulux Tuft, CSR Gyprock. ‘Urban Arboreal: A Modern Glossary of City Trees’ book by Michael Jordan and Kelly Louise Judd, Kinokuniya. ‘Candy Floss’ premium thermoformed doors and panels, Kaboodle. ‘Sakura Blossom’ curtain fabric in Petal, Luxaflex. Butterfly, Amazon. Glasshouse Fragrances Sunsets in Capri EDP. ‘Noblesse’ whisky tumbler in Aqua, Nachtmann. Simcox Designs ‘Australian Wild Flowers’ non-woven wallpaper in Original, Milton & King. ‘Flora Leaves’ and ‘Flora Clover’ teaspoons, both Bonnie and Neil. ‘Peijing’ curtain fabric in Jet, Luxaflex. ‘Tagine’ premium melamine doors and panels, Kaboodle. Dish, as before. ‘Arlo’ vintage candle holder, Ruby Rabbit. ‘Peijing’ curtain fabric in Mint, Luxaflex. ‘Mostaza’ premium melamine doors and panels, Kaboodle. (Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough)
Photography: Alana Landsberry / Styling: Lucy Gough
