Floral wallpaper has quietly become one of the most-loved ways to refresh a home, and it’s no wonder when 72% of wallpaper is now used in residential spaces. Flowers on the wall instantly soften a room, add personality, and bring a touch of the outdoors inside – whether you prefer ditsy buds or bold, big botanicals. At Nobletts, we’ve spent decades helping customers pick the perfect floral wallpaper, so in this guide we’re sharing our favourite styles, practical tips, and real product examples to help you choose with confidence.
Key Takeaways
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the best type of floral wallpaper for a living room? | Mid‑scale florals or big botanicals work brilliantly in living rooms. Explore our curated floral wallpaper collection for options ranging from modern to traditional. |
| Can floral wallpaper work as a full-room look, not just a feature wall? | Yes – smaller repeats and softer nature motifs are ideal for wrapping all four walls without feeling overwhelming. |
| What if I want a dramatic statement with flowers? | A large‑scale wallpaper mural with oversized blooms or garden scenes creates a real “wow” moment. You’ll find plenty of floral mural ideas in our wallpaper mural collection. |
| Which rooms suit floral wallpaper best? | Living rooms and bedrooms are still the most popular – around 33% of wallpaper is used in living rooms and 22% in bedrooms – but florals also look lovely in hallways, dining rooms, and kitchens. |
| Are modern floral wallpapers easy to live with? | Absolutely. Many designs are washable and versatile, designed for busy homes as well as calm, restful spaces. |
| How do I choose between subtle nature motifs and bold big botanicals? | Think about room size, light, and personality. Subtle prints are great for smaller or darker spaces, while larger patterns shine in bigger rooms or on feature walls. |
1. Why Floral Wallpaper Works in Real Homes (Not Just Showrooms)
Floral wallpaper has a special way of making a room feel finished, without the space becoming stiff or formal. Flowers are naturally familiar, so even bolder prints tend to feel welcoming rather than harsh or clinical. That’s why they’ve remained a favourite with our customers through every trend cycle.
You can use florals to soften modern furniture, add character to period homes, or simply introduce a bit of joy into a rented space. From delicate nature motifs to jungle-inspired big botanicals, there really is a floral for every style and every room.
2. Big Botanicals vs. Small Nature Motifs: Choosing Your Floral Scale
One of the first decisions to make is pattern scale. Big botanicals – large leaves, oversized blooms, and sweeping branches – create drama and work brilliantly on feature walls or in spacious rooms. Smaller, repeating florals are more restful and easier to live with across all four walls.
If your room is compact or doesn’t get much daylight, go for lighter grounds and finer nature motifs so the space still feels open. In a bigger room, or one where you’d like a bold focal point (behind a bed, sofa, or dining table), a larger pattern can bring the whole scheme together.
3. Our Floral Patterned Wallpapers Collection: Something for Every Room
Our Floral Patterned Wallpapers collection brings together everything from soft country florals to bold jungle-inspired designs. We’ve handpicked each pattern because we’d happily hang it in our own homes – that’s always our test. You can mix and match across rooms, or keep one design as the star of the whole house.
Within this collection you’ll find playful prints like Bunnies & Berries, painterly florals such as Adeline, and lush, tropical nature motifs in the Paradise range. Many of these designs work just as well in bedrooms as in living areas, so you’re not restricted to one type of space.
Feature Wall Ideas with Safari Symphony and Paradise
Designs like Safari SymphonyParadise are ideal when you want your florals to make an impact. These prints combine blossoms with foliage and, in some cases, wildlife-inspired details that feel playful yet grown‑up. Place them behind a bed or sofa to create a natural focal point.
Balance a strong floral like this with plainer paint or a subtle textured wallpaper on the remaining walls. That way your big botanicals can shine without the room feeling busy.
4. Botanical Bliss: Garden-Inspired Floral Wallpaper and Murals
Our Botanical Bliss Floral Wallpaper Collection is all about bringing the garden inside, with rich colour, layered foliage, and statement florals. Here you’ll find both traditional repeats and floral wallpaper mural designs for a more immersive look. It’s a lovely choice if you want big botanicals with a sophisticated feel.
Peacock Woods & Painted Florals
Patterns like Peacock Woods Gold and Peacock Woods Aqua blend ornate floral branches with a hint of Art Deco glamour. They sit beautifully in dining rooms and bedrooms where you’d like a sense of depth and warmth. For a softer, more romantic look, the Painted Flowers Mural and Romantic Flowers Mural offer large, hand-painted style blooms.
These mural-style designs are perfect when you want flowers to feel almost like artwork. Hang them on a single wall behind your bed, sofa, or dining table and let the flowers do the talking.
5. Wisteria Wallpaper: Soft Hanging Blooms for Bedrooms and Living Rooms
The Wisteria Wallpaper Collection is a customer favourite for creating calm, elegant rooms. With its trailing vines and hanging blossoms, it gives you the look of a leafy pergola right on your walls. The effect is gentle enough for a full-room scheme but still full of character.
Colourways like Wisteria Blue, Neutral, Ochre, and Pink make it easy to match your existing furniture and flooring. Use the cooler tones for bedrooms and relaxing spaces, and the warmer shades like ochre in sociable rooms where you want a bit more energy.
6. Cherry Blossom Wallpapers: Calm, Airy Florals in Modern Shades
Cherry blossom designs offer some of the most graceful floral wallpaper looks you can choose. Our Cherry Blossom Wallpapers collection focuses on fine branches and soft blooms, ideal for bedrooms, guest rooms, and serene living spaces. The Metropolitan Stories range in particular feels fresh and contemporary.
With colourways including beige, blush, grey-lilac, sage and teal, you can go as soft or as playful as you like. A teal or sage cherry blossom wall can bring real character to a hallway or home office, while beige and blush are restful choices for spaces where you want to unwind.
7. Florentine & Painted Landscape: Textured Florals with a Classic Twist
If you like your florals a little more subtle, the Florentine, Painted Landscape and Petal Rasch Wallpaper Collection might be for you. Here, floral and botanical influences appear in the form of soft textures, linen effects, and painterly vistas rather than bold, graphic prints. It’s ideal for traditional homes or anyone who likes a quieter, layered look.
The Florentine Linen designs in Cognac, Beige, Ivory, Seafoam and Sage give a gentle, fabric-like background that pairs beautifully with larger floral features elsewhere in the room. The Painted Landscape Neutral Wallpaper offers a scenic, nature-inspired mural effect without being too dominant.
8. Fine Decor Florals: From Wild Meadow to Contemporary Big Botanicals
We’re proud to stock a wide range of Fine Decor floral wallpapers, from vintage-style meadows to more graphic, modern prints. This brand offers excellent value for money, with most floral designs sitting at an accessible price point while still feeling special on the wall.
Wild Meadow Florals
The Wild Meadow series is a lovely example of how floral wallpaper can feel both nostalgic and fresh. The Wild Meadow Red and Cream Floral Wallpaper comes in at around £18.99 per roll and brings to mind a serene English country garden, perfect for kitchens, hallways, or cosy sitting rooms.
If you prefer cooler tones, the Wild Meadow Blue Floral Wallpaper (also around £18.99) works beautifully with coastal schemes, soft greys, and white woodwork. Both designs are washable, so they’re practical options for busy family homes as well as more formal spaces.
9. Luxury Florals: Rasch Passepartout and Textured Blooms
If you’re after something with a little extra weight and luxury under the fingertips, vinyl florals are worth a look. The Passepartout Floral Pink/Grey Wallpaper by Rasch is a good example: a Luxury-weight vinyl with beautiful soft grey and pink blooms that feel both classic and3 current.
At around £29.99 per roll, it offers a premium finish without drifting into “only for one wall” territory – many of our customers happily use this throughout a bedroom or living room. It’s paste-the-wall, washable, and designed with a 64cm straight match, which makes pattern placement straightforward if you’re comfortable with basic DIY.
Tip: Vinyl floral wallpapers are especially handy in high-traffic areas or rooms where you might need to wipe marks away, such as hallways and dining rooms.
10. How to Style Floral Wallpaper with Real and Faux Flowers
One of the joys of floral wallpaper is how easily it pairs with real or faux flowers in the room. If your walls feature delicate nature motifs, echo a few of the tones in your cushions, artwork, or a simple vase of blooms. This repetition of colour and shape helps the space feel intentional rather than random.
For very bold, big botanicals, keep the rest of the space a little simpler. A single statement arrangement – perhaps using silk flowers in complementary colours – can be enough. Let your wallpaper lead the story and use real or faux flowers as supporting touches.
11. Practical Tips for Choosing and Using Floral Wallpaper
A beautiful pattern is only half the story – you also want your floral wallpaper to be practical for your home and lifestyle. Think honestly about how you use the room, how much natural light it gets, and whether you’re likely to want a long‑term look or something more temporary.
- Room size & light: Dark or very dense big botanicals suit larger, brighter rooms, while smaller nature motifs and lighter grounds work better in compact or shaded spaces.
- Feature wall vs full room: Use lush, complex florals on one wall if you’re nervous, or choose gentler patterns to cover all four walls without overpowering the space.
- Maintenance: In busy homes, look for washable or vinyl options that can handle the odd splash or fingerprint.
Remember that floral wallpaper doesn’t have to mean “chintzy” or old‑fashioned. Modern designs cover everything from tropical palms to graphic alliums and soft meadow prints, so you can match your pattern to your personality.
Conclusion
Floral wallpaper remains one of the most versatile and rewarding ways to decorate a home. From delicate cherry blossoms and calming wisteria trails to confident big botanicals and mural-style garden scenes, there’s a floral to suit every taste, room, and budget. The key is to think about how you live, what makes you feel at home, and how bold you’d like your walls to be.
At Nobletts, wallpaper really is our passion, and we love helping people find the right floral design for their space. Whether you’re drawn to subtle nature motifs, dramatic wallpaper murals, or anything in between, we’re always here to offer advice, share samples, and make sure your chosen pattern looks as good on your walls as it does in your imagination.
