A small ditzy pattern is associated with the vintage look. The nostalgic look can offset a very modern room to bring colour and texture to a glass and steel structure – especially as the colour of the floral fabric will provide nuance to the scheme.

The print works well in most mediums – fabric and wallpaper.

A subtle take on a floral traditional pattern can be seen in wallpapers that use a gentle imprint of a floral motif to bring the garden into a room. For example, Longwood by Thiabaut gives the room the trailing blooms and leaves of a traditional bower. Cole and Sons Design, Edgerton is based on the long flowers of the wisteria. This wallpaper manages to be both modern in feel and still reflect the vibe of the English country garden.

For something darker and more intense Borastapter’s Dawn Rose brings the atmosphere of heavy scented roses on a beautiful late summer’s night.

Whatever your colour scheme and in nearly all spaces, the floral print is both flexible and charming.

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As well as a decorative hearth with tiles, rough iron basket and grate, the actual mantle piece is a stylish element in itself and one which can be enhanced with a mirror or a painting above it. The shelf space can be occupied by antique ornaments that can be co ordinated with the colour scheme and the furnishing in the room.

India Jane have replica china items that suit this space such as little dogs and porcelain figurines.

Coloured glass vases with fresh flowers are a nice touch in the spring and summer when the fire is not lit.

If you are fortunate enough to have a fireplace in your home there is also the possibility of installing a wood burning stove in the space, provided you can use the chimney. This option is easier to manage than an open fire as once the stove is alight it doesn’t require too much to keep it going.

If the fireplace has been removed in the past it is fairly easy to put one in. There are several reclamation sites that specialise in old manatees and surrounds and you can find the tiles to add to them to give your house that authentic touch.

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