Weekly Design Inspiration: Botanical Beauties

We tend to forget about our gardens when the school buses start running again but this year we can’t help but see the beauty of the fall flowers! Although our climate can’t always handle some of these late bloomers we can still see their inspiration in our homes whether it’s through hue or form. This week we’ll take you on a garden tour of some of our favourite flowers including Sumac, Dusty Miller, and Goldenrod. 

Stunning Sumac

The cognac-coloured Sumac is a staple and for good reason! The depth of colour in its bloom is something that paint companies can only try to achieve. It reminds us of Benjamin Moore’s “Crushed Velvet”, 2076-10. Not only does it boast a beautiful tone, but its texture is also something that we can see reflected in our homes as well. With its short fibers and bulbous shape we are instantly reminded of boucle and the warmth that it provides. 

Source: Leanne Ford

Source: Rose Uniacke

Darling Dusty Miller

The understated elegance of a Dusty Miller leaf is a thing of beauty. The softness of the green peeking through the silvery dust is better than any jewelry we could imagine. Free form furniture is reminiscent of the organic shape of the leaf. The hue of the plant is so like Benjamin Moore’s “October Mist”, 1495. The barely-there fuzz coating the leaf seems like nature’s answer to velvet, another cold-weather favourite. 

Source: Steffanie Ball

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Gorgeous Goldenrod

Just because the weather has given us the cold shoulder doesn’t mean that we can’t warm up our homes! Look no further than the goldenrod whose colour can illuminate even the dreariest of days. This plant packs a punch with its colour, much like Benjamin Moore’s “Yellow Marigold”, 2155-30. The unique strand-like shape of the flower instantly reminds us of the shag rug, which has once again returned to the spotlight as rug art takes over the internet. 

Source: Elle Decor

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Design Tip: If you’re feeling lost when it comes to a concept for your home, look to nature for inspiration! Pay attention to colour combinations, textures, and scale for a jumping off point.