Floral decor 2.0 - a new trend that is miles away from chintz and makes homes look so expensive

If you love a floral motif but want your decor to feel elegant and modern, we’ve rounded up the best flower-themed pieces for you

floral flute glasses bowl and vase
(Image credit: Lulu and Georgia, Net-a-Porter, Anthropologie)

Flower-themed decor is a staple during the warmer seasons for a reason: it can refresh and uplift your space, making it perfect for summer. But floral decor can very easily look a bit too twee and – dare I say it – dated (yes, ditsy prints, I’m looking at you). I personally love a floral motif and am convinced that the style can be made to feel modern and elegant! So to prevent offending Miranda Priestly with another ‘groundbreaking’ floral home piece, I’m on the hunt for the more refined floral accessories of the decor world. 

I scoured the best home decor stores with my mission in mind. From sculpted floral designs to unique nature-themed prints, these home accessories have one thing in common – they depict a floral vibe in a unique, expensive-looking, and undeniably elegant way. So if you love a floral motif but also like your decor pieces to have a bit of interest about them, you’ve come to the right place.

OUR TOP 9 FLORAL DECOR PICKS

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HOW CAN I MAKE FLORAL DECOR LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE?

When styling floral decor, try to think outside the box – a floral motif doesn’t have to mean busy flower prints! Sculpted stoneware pieces with floral silhouettes like the gingko vase and helix bowl above are great options if you want to maintain a minimalist feel with your floral decor. They still capture the eye – but in a subtle-yet-mesmerizing way.

If you want to incorporate a floral print, keep it looking luxe with interesting textures, materials and colors. The hand-carved floral detail on the wooden planter shown above has an eye-catching statement pattern but still feels unique and expensive thanks to its raised design and carved teak root base. 

Valeza Bakolli
Contributing Shopping Editor

Valeza Bakolli is an experienced shopping editor. She previously worked at BuzzFeed where she honed her skills in all things shopping - from gift guide curation to spotting top home trends. Finding the best bargains online is her happy place (you won’t believe how much she got her Nespresso machine for!) and when she’s not romanticizing her morning coffee routine, you’ll probably find her creating a tablescape for yet another alfresco dining event in her backyard.