Luxury floral fabrics

Floral fabrics bring the liveliness of a flowering garden indoors and give a room warmth, colour and movement all at once. On this page you will find our selection for curtains, upholstery and cushions: from fine scattered prints to lush, almost painterly floral motifs that give a space instant character.

What makes floral fabrics so special

A floral motif is rarely neutral. It sets the mood of a room and guides the colour choices for the rest of the interior. Small, scattered blooms feel calm and countryside-like and combine easily, while large flowers on a dark ground add drama and depth. Between these extremes lies a wide range: watercolour-style blooms with soft transitions, graphically stylised flowers, botanical drawings with branches and leaves, and classic chintz-like bouquets given a contemporary twist. That variety means floral fabrics sit just as comfortably in a country home as in a sleek, modern interior that could use a warm accent.

Materials and finish

The base cloth determines how a floral motif reads. On linen and cotton, flowers take on a natural, unforced look that suits a relaxed interior. Woven jacquards bring the design back through the structure of the cloth itself, so the blooms remain tangibly present even without strong colour contrast. Velours and velvet add extra depth: light falls differently across the pile, so the same fabric shifts in tone over the course of the day. Many qualities are suitable for both curtains and upholstery, but durability varies. If you want to use a fabric on a sofa or chair, check the Martindale rating and the composition on the product page, or order a sample to judge the actual texture.

Where floral fabrics look their best

At the window they give a soft, filtered light and a friendly feel in the living room or bedroom. In a dining room or reading corner, a full floral motif on an armchair becomes a focal point without making the whole space busy. A bedroom with curtains in a quiet floral design quickly feels calming and personal. To use the motif more subtly, choose a few luxury cushions in a floral fabric against a plain sofa. That way you bring the pattern in small doses and can change it with the seasons.

Combining floral fabrics in your interior

The art of floral motifs lies in balance. A bold floral fabric works best alongside quiet surfaces, so pair it with plain fabrics in a colour you pick out of the design. Carry the leaf-green or the background tone of the flowers through to your curtains or furniture, for example, so everything holds together without becoming monotonous. For window dressing, our collection offers curtain fabric by the metre, so you order exactly the right length. To carry the theme onto the wall, floral wallpaper in a related palette finishes the room nicely.

Ordering by the metre and testing at home

Our floral fabrics are easy to order by the metre, so you take exactly the amount you need for your curtains or upholstery project. Unsure about colour or texture? Always order a sample first. Daylight, wall colour and existing furniture strongly affect how a floral fabric reads in your space, and a sample at home shows the real depth of colour and texture that a screen can never convey. Need help calculating the right quantity, or looking for an upholsterer or hanger in your area? Then turn to our professional hanger for advice.

Buying floral fabrics at Selected Wallpapers

At Selected Wallpapers you will find a carefully curated selection from renowned brands, with the assurance of an experienced specialist. Samples are simple to order through the product pages, so you can choose at home which floral motif best suits your interior. International shipping, duties & taxes included.