In her latest book, 'Botanical Style', stylist Selina Lake shows how
to tap into the current trend for bringing nature, plants, and florals
into the heart of the home.
In her latest book, 'Botanical Style', stylist Selina Lake shows how
to tap into the current trend for bringing nature, plants, and florals
into the heart of the home.
The first chapter, Botanical Inspirations, takes a look at the
ingredients of the look--antique botanical prints and artworks, flower
stalls, potting sheds, and houseplants--and draws upon these sources for
fresh ideas to transform your home into a leafy haven.
Moving on, Selina explores five different facets of the botanical look.
Vintage Botanicals celebrates the gentle palette and delicate style of
floral watercolors and pressed flowers, while Boho Botanicals has more
of a free-spirited 1970s vibe, with jungly potted plants, flower
garlands, and even a decorated teepee. The varied textures and
contemporary appeal of Industrial Botanicals give it a modern edge,
utilizing materials such as polished concrete, rusted metal, and
laboratory glass and combining them with peeling paint and vintage
science posters on the walls. Next, Natural Botanicals is based around
antique botanical prints and museum specimen cases for a nostalgic feel
while Tropical Botanicals features bold leafy prints, spiny cacti, and
palm trees for a distinctly glamorous retro flavor.
Throughout the book, Selina's imaginative 'DIY Makes' and insightful
'Style Tips' provide a wealth of inspiring suggestions for how to
recreate the textures, tones, and ambience of Botanical Style in your
own home.
