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9 of the Best Ways to Decorate With... Leaf Prints
Bring the outside in with this tropical trend inspired by nature
Leaves are huge right now, and they’re set to get bigger, as those in the know smother their homes in oversized palm prints and bold, beautiful banana leaf patterns. It’s a jungle in here, and this trend is all about scale. Small, spriggy designs won’t give you the desired effect; instead, look for fabrics and wallpapers that have a hint of the prehistoric era about them. Palms, ferns and large-leaved plants should be front and centre if you’re looking to embrace this botanical bonanza and incorporate leaf prints into your interior décor.
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Overhaul a small space
Up the impact of printed wallpaper while keeping hold of the purse strings by using it in a small cloakroom. Cole & Son’s Palm Jungle paper has a mesmeric effect due to the depth and detail of the pattern, while scarlet Jieldé wall lights, designed by Jean-Louis Domecq in the 1950s, provide the complementary colour burst that lets the scheme sing.
See 10 ways to give your cloakroom character
Up the impact of printed wallpaper while keeping hold of the purse strings by using it in a small cloakroom. Cole & Son’s Palm Jungle paper has a mesmeric effect due to the depth and detail of the pattern, while scarlet Jieldé wall lights, designed by Jean-Louis Domecq in the 1950s, provide the complementary colour burst that lets the scheme sing.
See 10 ways to give your cloakroom character
Explore abstract options
If you like your plant prints a little less obvious, look out for designs that incorporate the trend in a more abstract way. Large pieces, such as this fern rug, will give you a leafy lift without taking attention away from the rest of the space.
If you like your plant prints a little less obvious, look out for designs that incorporate the trend in a more abstract way. Large pieces, such as this fern rug, will give you a leafy lift without taking attention away from the rest of the space.
Ditch the dull kitchen
Palm-print wallpaper makes for a wild and wonderful kitchen scheme that pairs with any plain cabinets. Practical considerations are key: think about using a tile or stone splashback above worktops, or installing transparent glass sheeting to provide a waterproof finish without obscuring the pattern (ensure it’s fitted with professional advice to avoid the possibility of dust and crumbs collecting behind it).
Palm-print wallpaper makes for a wild and wonderful kitchen scheme that pairs with any plain cabinets. Practical considerations are key: think about using a tile or stone splashback above worktops, or installing transparent glass sheeting to provide a waterproof finish without obscuring the pattern (ensure it’s fitted with professional advice to avoid the possibility of dust and crumbs collecting behind it).
Try a delicate design
Enhance an all-neutral bedroom with delicate fern-print fabric. This elegant design is reminiscent of vintage botanical studies, giving it a classical edge. Shop around until you find the perfect print to shape a sedate and soothing sleep space.
Enhance an all-neutral bedroom with delicate fern-print fabric. This elegant design is reminiscent of vintage botanical studies, giving it a classical edge. Shop around until you find the perfect print to shape a sedate and soothing sleep space.
Take some shade
Create a canopy overhead with a simple leaf-print shade. The fresh foliage enhances other greens and is an easy design to incorporate alongside patterns with a smaller scale.
Another idea for injecting some botanical flavour into your dining space would be to dress the table with palm-print napkins or a tropical-inspired runner.
Create a canopy overhead with a simple leaf-print shade. The fresh foliage enhances other greens and is an easy design to incorporate alongside patterns with a smaller scale.
Another idea for injecting some botanical flavour into your dining space would be to dress the table with palm-print napkins or a tropical-inspired runner.
Keep it simple
If none of these options appeals to your inner botanist, embrace, instead, the plants that inspired the trend in the first place. Ferns, fiddle-leaf figs and palms all provide lush foliage and a sculptural shape that works in any interior setting.
Or go large, enhancing your garden with big, beautiful banana plants to provide a tropical view out of your windows.
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If none of these options appeals to your inner botanist, embrace, instead, the plants that inspired the trend in the first place. Ferns, fiddle-leaf figs and palms all provide lush foliage and a sculptural shape that works in any interior setting.
Or go large, enhancing your garden with big, beautiful banana plants to provide a tropical view out of your windows.
TELL US…
Have you incorporated a jungle motif in your interior? Share your tips in the Comments below.
Bring in some old Hollywood glamour with balmy banana-print paper showcased as a feature wall. This iconic Martinique design was created by decorator Don Loper in 1942 for the Beverly Hills Hotel, and its tropical tones appear just as relevant today. For extra adornment, layer against luxe gold accents.