Why Wildflower Fabrics Are Perfect for Home Decor
There’s something so soothing about the sight of wildflowers swaying in the breeze. They remind us of long country walks and summer meadows humming with life – a scene so welcoming, you can’t help but pause and take it all in.
Wildflower fabrics help to bring this sense of calm and serenity indoors, transforming our everyday interior spaces into truly restful retreats. Unlike bolder floral patterns, wildflower prints are often lighter and more delicate, adding a gentle touch of natural charm and softness to your kitchen, living room, or bedroom space.
In today’s blog, we take a closer look at Vanessa’s enchanting wildflower fabrics, and share our top tips for incorporating these nature-inspired designs in your home decor.
Introducing Vanessa Arbuthnott’s wildflower fabrics
Vanessa’s wildflower fabrics celebrate the soft beauty of Britain’s native flora, taking inspiration from the delicate shapes of florals found in hedgerows and fields.
At the heart of our Wildflower Collection is the heritage Cow Parsley print. This delicate and elegant design evokes lush spring verges and summer meadows, and is especially lovely in our moss and cornflower colourways. The light and feathery detailing brings a sense of calm to any room – think sunlit bedrooms, cosy sitting rooms, or even as a breezy tablecloth for alfresco entertaining.
While not strictly floral, the Fine Foliage print still shares the same light touch and gentle artistry as our other wildflower print fabrics. It’s available in a nature-inspired palette of moss green, duck egg, and cornflower blue, as well as richer tones like ochre and raspberry. This versatile design pairs beautifully with our other subtle patterned fabrics, such as Dotty Check and Little Fern, to create a harmonious, layered look.
Sunflower Detail is another of our bestselling floral fabrics. With its handcrafted lino-cut design, it pairs wonderfully with our breezy Fine Foliage and soothing Dotty Check prints to add a cheerful and welcoming feel to your interior space. It’s perfect for injecting a sense of playfulness and personality into children’s rooms!
Top tips for incorporating wildflower fabrics in your home
1) Start small with accessories
If you’re new to using patterns in your home, accessories are the perfect place to begin. Think soft made to measure cushions in Cow Parsley, a delicate upholstered lampshade, or perhaps a pretty tray in one of our Sunflower fabrics. These little touches allow you to dip your toe into the wildflower look without committing to a larger scheme. Plus, you can easily swap or update them with the seasons.
2) Mix and match
Don’t be afraid to mix your wildflower meadow fabrics with other prints. Stripes, dots, and foliage motifs pair beautifully with these soft floral patterns. The key is to stay within a cohesive colour palette, such as soft blues, gentle greens, or warm ochres, so that the overall look remains balanced. Read our blog on combining colours and patterns for further inspiration.
3) Use calming colours for bedrooms
Wildflower print fabrics in calming shades like duck egg, cornflower, and moss are perfectly suited to peaceful bedroom schemes. Our Fine Foliage and Cow Parsley designs are ideal for Roman blinds, headboards, or even a fabric canopy above the bed, helping to create a restful sanctuary that feels rooted in nature.
4) Layer different fabrics
Layering is the secret to creating a harmonious interior. Use bolder floral prints for smaller pieces, for example on footstools or upholstered benches, and let the finer wildflower prints take centre stage on larger statement pieces like made to measure curtains or quilts. These layers help to keep things interesting, without overwhelming the space.
Bring the outside in with our wildflower fabrics
Want to add a few fresh touches to your interior design? Whether you’re looking to make a subtle seasonal refresh or a full-room transformation, wildflower fabrics are the perfect starting point.
Inspired by the lush verges and meadows of the English countryside, our Wildflower Collection tells an important story through texture, colour, and a connection to the outdoors. Every handcrafted design shows an appreciation for nature, while still speaking to modern interior design tastes. From heritage favourites like Cow Parsley to playful accents such as Sunflower Detail, there’s a wildflower fabric waiting to bloom in your home!
Browse our wildflower fabrics and find the perfect print for your interior space.
We sell fabrics exclusively designed by Vanessa Arbuthnott, along side small, bespoke collection of Made to Measure items which includes curtains, blinds, sofas, footstools, chairs, headboards, and quilts, all handmade specially for you by master crafts people.
