Celebrate Spring with Florals

By keeping the upholstery simple on the chairs, the floral motif on the curtains and chinoiserie screen really pops. Coral is a gorgeous color any time of year but is especially welcome in spring. The coral hue shown here is reminiscent of Pantone's color of the year, Tangerine Tango.

Designer: Jamie Herzlinger

Not all florals look particularly flowery. Here, the dramatic poppy print on the bedspread is evocative of an Ikat handprint. The strong geometrics on the pillows provide a nice counterpoint, while the flowers on the bedside table add fragrance as well as beauty.

Designer: Erinn Valencich

The traditional and vibrant chintz floral brings the Lucite chairs to a whole new level and adds a just-right jolt of color to this contemporary living space.

Designer: Andreea Avram Rusu

The clean, uncluttered settee allows the flowers—both real and pictorial—to take center stage. Changing out the fresh flowers to reflect the season is a simple and inexpensive way to transform a room's color palette.

Designer: Ines Hanl

One dramatic floral print piece can carry a room or, in this case, an entrance foyer. The tight, regular repeat of the pattern is a good choice for the tailored bench.

Designer: Riehl Designs, Inc.

Changing out pillows and linens is an easy and effective way to update a room to reflect the season. Here, the sky blue duvet cover and floral motif pillows continue the patterns in the Aubusson carpet underfoot.

Designer: Traci Kearns

The zinnia-inspired carpet sets the tone for this restful living room, accented with floral throw pillows and an abundance of flowering plants.

Designer: Margaret Carter

Springtime motifs are not limited to curtain and upholstery fabrics. Floral-themed wallpaper livens up this bathroom space, and the heart-shaped topiary adds a delightful touch of whimsy.

Designer: Susan Anthony

A profusion of dried flowers artfully displayed in wicker baskets and a collection of hand-painted tole milk jugs add just the right touch of period charm to the hallway of this country-style home.

Designer: Claudia Juestel