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EXOTIC GARDEN

TWIST ON TRADITION

Named after the Japanese art of flower arranging, the new Ikebana wallpaper from Designers Guild features handpainted blooms in a kaleidoscopic mirrored arrangement for a contemporary take on the historic damask design. For ultimate impact try it on all four walls; alternatively, ‘use a splash of paint in the same colour palette on the opposite wall to anchor the look, or add some plain, textured cushions that will bring out the colours within the print,’ says Tricia Guild, founder and director. ‘Of course, by putting flowers on the table, suddenly the whole space is transformed.’ Available in six colourways, pictured in Aqua, £85 per roll.

Offering a wealth of sculptural forms and dazzling colours, tropical flora has been a rich source

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