Trends

Floral sofa styles for 2024

Floral sofas are back and it looks like they’re set to stay. Here I share my top styling tips and favourite sofas for getting the botanical look in your home.

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What is the floral trend?


Effortlessly adding colour and life into your home, the floral trend is easily recognisable through its use of flowers and greenery. Designed to evoke a sense of the outdoors, the floral trend encapsulates everything from bold and bright jewel tones to subtle pastels and earthy shades, complemented by beautiful nature-inspired patterns.


The floral trend is the perfect opportunity to be playful and adventurous with your interior styling. Whether you want to incorporate the style through statement pieces – like a sofa – or give a nod to the trend with some potted plants, fresh flowers or patterned cushions, the floral trend is one that can be easily adopted. 



Where did the floral trend come from? 


The floral trend was huge back in the ‘70s, with the introduction of oversized flowers appearing on everything from wallpaper to clothing, however its revival came around a lot more recently.


It all began with the Botanical Trend that has gained pace and evolved since the lockdowns of 2020. When everybody was told to stay indoors, nature and greenery were craved, so we looked for ways to reconnect. The trend has developed and now we are seeing lots of floral fabrics coming through, tropical wallpapers and colourful velvets.


So it’s clear to see that the lust for floral prints came from the urge to be outside by bringing the outdoors in the best way we could.


As nature and fresh air all have strong links with well-being, it’s easy to see why we wanted to welcome these elements into our homes. 


What colours go well with floral print?


There are a variety of complimentary colours that pair well with floral prints. Shades of green are massive and the ideal base for both the Floral and Botanical trend. Go for dark, moody walls, mix in gold accents, add tropical cushions and don’t forget an array of plants in different sizes. Blue is another popular colour that blends well with these trends. Our Ferndale range features an amazing tropical leaf that is just enough if you don’t want to overdo it on the prints! Style with a jute rug and a signature lamp for an effortless, calming space.


How to incorporate the floral trend into your home 


The floral trend is a great way to inject personality into your home and can be easily integrated into your existing décor. Go bold with larger upholstered items such as sofas and chairs or weave it in with finer details, such as cushions, rugs or curtains.


What makes the floral trend so popular is its versatility. As flowers patterns tend come in all shapes and sizes – from the oversized to intricate designs, you can really take your pick on how big you want to go. 

My favourite floral sofas


You’ll be happy to hear we’ve got an array of both floral sofas and sofas that have accents of floral and botanical prints.


Discover my favourites below:


1. Bloom

If you’re more into flower power, then our Bloom range will be the perfect match for you. Designed with plush velvet in a range of colours, the floral accent fabric is made from recycled materials so it's also an environmentally-friendly choice.


Choose between our 3 seater and 2 seater both available in standard or scatter back, our love chair for those nights you want to cuddle up and our standard chair for those evenings you’d like a little me-time.


Did we mention there's a beautiful round floral footstool too?! 

2. Ferndale


If you fancy going leafy, our Ferndale range has got you covered. Each piece is designed in soft velvet and is available in a range of jewel colours. The accent fabric is made from recycled materials, making it an environmentally-conscious choice.


Pick between our wonderful corner sofa in a jewel-toned navy blue with botanical accent cushions, our 3 seater or 2 seater sofas and a range of chairs – including a love chair, and accent chairs (plain or patterned!)


Also if you’re looking to add another tropical addition, our Ferndale patterned footstool will be a winner.

3. Piper


A stylish monochromatic range, the Piper range offers a variety of sofas including, 2 seater, 3 seater or a corner sofa plus a variety of comfortable chairs and storage footstools.


Each comes complete with complimentary cushions, including a combination of beautiful rose sketched scatter back cushions that gives a subtle nod to the floral trend with a mix of grey designs.

 If a floral sofa feels a little too much, then take inspiration from our Paloma Home Divine range and complement a vibrant sofa with some flowery patterned cushions. 

Paloma Home Divine

If you’re feeling the love of the floral style then I hope you’ve been inspired by our selection of sofas and chairs. The beauty of this trend is that you can be as daring or as subtle as you wish. For more tips on how to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home, read our article on Botanical interiors.

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Victoria Foster

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Stylist & Visual Merchandiser

at ScS

2nd January 2024

Victoria is a stylist and merchandiser based at our in-house photo studio. Having been part of the ScS family since 2012, Victoria styles stunning home sets with the latest trends to showcase newly launched ScS products. With over 25 years of experience in styling and merchandising, she loves to keep an eye on the latest trends in the interior landscape. Victoria's favourite interior scheme is the Boho trend and loves to layer a mixture of different textures in her home. Her styling top tip is to always create a focal point in a room. Whether it’s a feature wall, a piece of artwork, or a bright patterned rug, having a focal point can help to drive the decisions on the rest of the rooms layout.