While the perfect floral isn’t always easy to find, a room in bloom offers an undeniably romantic feel that will brighten your space.
Whether they’re climbing up the wallpaper or embroidered delicately into soft furnishings, this year’s ufurnish.com Home Awards prove that floral touches are a foolproof formula for great decor.
This annual prize celebrates outstanding talent across 20 categories, covering interiors, gardens, furniture innovation and home accessories.
And in partnership with Metro, the 2025 ufurnish.com Home Awards finalists have now been announced, showcasing a shortlist of jaw-dropping renovations and effortlessly stylish spaces transformed on a budget.
From punchy minimalism to more traditional, cottagecore curations, we’ve rounded up our favourite botanical bedrooms and flower-patterned fixtures from the contenders.
Take a look for some inspiration — and don’t forget to check back to see the winners announcements in October.
Delicate florals and vintage charm
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When Camille De Caesar began renovating her home in 2022, she had no rules other than a desire for each room to have its own story. And as you can see, she’s managed to curate a space that subtly whimsical with effortless charm.
Through various antique and vintage items, Camille has scattered floral patterns and items into her space and acquired heritage beauty feel.
Ornate tiling on the fireplace contrasts with the checkboard flooring, with a dried arrangement tonally tying it all together. Providing some variation and vibrancy, the yellow, floral Camel-back sofa gives a fun pop of colour to the timelessly elegant interior.
Harmonious hues meet textural drama
Finalist for ‘Best Dining Room’ Nicola Smith has mastered the perfect balance of fun and functional. Preserving the property’s original House of Hackney wallpaper and centering the design around its pink floral pattern.
Thanks to the leafy green paper on the opposing wall and a few more touches of pink, the room balances muted with bright, while white furry chair covers introduce even more liveliness into the space.
Undoubtedly inviting, Nicola’s dining room provides the perfect backdrop for entertaining guests.
Bold prints make for brighter spaces
Nicola Smith certainly knows how to brighten up a space, with her garden room also making the ufurnish.com shortlist!
As before, she’s combined an eclectic array of colours and textures, adding natural imagery galore to harmonise with the view outside.
Bright purple and acid green hues ensure there’s nothing stuffy about theseflorals, merging the traditional with the truly fantastical.
Framed for impact
Anouska Lancaster approached decorating Penally House with the dream of creating a celebration of colour and pattern.
The result? An eloquent collection of statement florals that compliment the pops of colour and modern vintage feel.
The ornamental bedframe and matching pillow cases are the focal point, but not to be ignored is the green striped ceiling or the blue patterned rug, which bring an extra flair to the room.
Vintage patterns, modern flair
Anouska’s eye for patterns and textures can also be seen across the rest of the property.
The space that’s nabbed her a finalist spot in the ‘Best Living Room’ category is a restoration of classic period elegance. Stained glass windows, cornices and wall panelling create the antique feel, as colour and pattern provide a modern twist.
The pink and green palette allows the floral and striped patterns to dominate the space, with contemporary artwork reflecting the room’s ‘classic with a twist’ tone.
Bold florals and bright colours
Finalist for ‘Best use of Colour’, Emma Parkes’ bedroom is a vibrant and joyful space.
The wallpaper features stylistically oversized peonies that bring a feminine and whimsical energy to the room, providing a backdrop for the rainbow linens and woven details.
More is more
This colour explosion highlights Jodie Kemp’s bright and bold style from the onset.
Featuring a combination of floral patterned wallpaper, chequered floors, green ceilings and a standout pink radiator, it proves that sometimes the best approach is to be brave and let maximalism take control.
Finalist for ‘Best Hallway’, Jodie ensures that her entryway is no afterthought, but a bright and energetic greeting into her home that won’t be easily forgotten.
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