15 Garden-Inspired Picks to Spruce Up Your Home This Spring
We think these florals are, in fact, groundbreaking.
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1/15ZEN GARDEN
Drawing you into a garden paradise, the overscale design of Graham & Brown’s Kimono Morning mural beckons with soothing blues and greens. The four bespoke colorways include Noir, Midnight, Day and Morning, shown here. $7.50 per square foot.ZEN GARDEN
Drawing you into a garden paradise, the overscale design of Graham & Brown’s Kimono Morning mural beckons with soothing blues and greens. The four bespoke colorways include Noir, Midnight, Day and Morning, shown here. $7.50 per square foot. -
2/15SITTING PRETTY
Oka’s Tarma two-seater sofa was inspired by an antique rug discovered in an antiques market and reimagined as hand-embroidered cotton upholstery. Tasseled fringing adds a touch of whimsy to the piece. Shown here in Sheki Olive. $2,995, available at Oka.SITTING PRETTY
Oka’s Tarma two-seater sofa was inspired by an antique rug discovered in an antiques market and reimagined as hand-embroidered cotton upholstery. Tasseled fringing adds a touch of whimsy to the piece. Shown here in Sheki Olive. $2,995, available at Oka. -
3/15WILD MUSHROOMS
The Shroom Lamp from Reed Smythe is a work of art and a functional lamp for ambient light. Each piece is handmade by artist Matthias Vriens- McGrath in his Los Angeles studio. $3,500.WILD MUSHROOMS
The Shroom Lamp from Reed Smythe is a work of art and a functional lamp for ambient light. Each piece is handmade by artist Matthias Vriens- McGrath in his Los Angeles studio. $3,500. -
4/15BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Small sparrows perch atop the Joelle polished brass metal mirror by Made Goods. The textural frame is reminiscent of a wood grain. As shown, $1,700, available through Wakefield Design Center, Stamford.BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Small sparrows perch atop the Joelle polished brass metal mirror by Made Goods. The textural frame is reminiscent of a wood grain. As shown, $1,700, available through Wakefield Design Center, Stamford. -
5/15BIOPHILIC BEAUTY
Currey & Company’s Paradiso floor lamp mimics the Strelitzia reginae species, more commonly known as the Bird of Paradise. The lamp’s limbs—in a silver leaf finish—arc up and away from a matching metal base. Blossoms in a contemporary gold leaf finish surround the fixture’s light bulbs. $1,740, available through Chloe Winston Lighting Design.BIOPHILIC BEAUTY
Currey & Company’s Paradiso floor lamp mimics the Strelitzia reginae species, more commonly known as the Bird of Paradise. The lamp’s limbs—in a silver leaf finish—arc up and away from a matching metal base. Blossoms in a contemporary gold leaf finish surround the fixture’s light bulbs. $1,740, available through Chloe Winston Lighting Design. -
6/15A BED OF ROSES
In an ode to Spring, Ralph Lauren’s sophisticated floral print Elisabetta features clusters of garden tea roses and wild blossoms on a cotton herringbone weave. Coordinating shades of cream, rose and sage provide a restful palette for a beautiful, layered bed. $145–$525, available at Ralph Lauren, New Canaan.A BED OF ROSES
In an ode to Spring, Ralph Lauren’s sophisticated floral print Elisabetta features clusters of garden tea roses and wild blossoms on a cotton herringbone weave. Coordinating shades of cream, rose and sage provide a restful palette for a beautiful, layered bed. $145–$525, available at Ralph Lauren, New Canaan. -
7/15Canna, a hand-cut and waterjet stone mosaic, shown in honed Sweetgrass and polished Fern, is part of our Pinnacle collection by Jessica Battista. Canna is one of our Design Competition 2022 Winners in the Pattern catagory.CANNA LILIES
The Pinnacle collection showcases the winners of New Ravenna’s first mosaic design competition. Glastonbury’s own Jessica Battista won in the Pattern category with Canna, a hand-cut and waterjet stone mosaic, shown here in honed Sweetgrass and polished Fern. We think it’s a winner too! $506 per square foot, available through Greenwich Tile & Marble.Canna, a hand-cut and waterjet stone mosaic, shown in honed Sweetgrass and polished Fern, is part of our Pinnacle collection by Jessica Battista. Canna is one of our Design Competition 2022 Winners in the Pattern catagory.CANNA LILIES
The Pinnacle collection showcases the winners of New Ravenna’s first mosaic design competition. Glastonbury’s own Jessica Battista won in the Pattern category with Canna, a hand-cut and waterjet stone mosaic, shown here in honed Sweetgrass and polished Fern. We think it’s a winner too! $506 per square foot, available through Greenwich Tile & Marble. -
8/15TROPICAL PARADISE
An archival design from Brunschwig & Fils, Palmar print from the Majorelle collection is printed on 100-percent linen and is offered in five colorways, including Spring shown here. A coordinating handprinted wallcovering is also available. Price upon request, available through the Kravet showroom, Stamford.TROPICAL PARADISE
An archival design from Brunschwig & Fils, Palmar print from the Majorelle collection is printed on 100-percent linen and is offered in five colorways, including Spring shown here. A coordinating handprinted wallcovering is also available. Price upon request, available through the Kravet showroom, Stamford. -
9/15BLOOMING MEDLEY
Hailing from the Blooms Second Edition Resource Library, York Wallcoverings’ Brushstroke Floral showcases a medley of abstract flowers. Shown here in coral, it is offered in five additional colorways. $130 per double roll, available through McDermott Paint & Wallpaper.BLOOMING MEDLEY
Hailing from the Blooms Second Edition Resource Library, York Wallcoverings’ Brushstroke Floral showcases a medley of abstract flowers. Shown here in coral, it is offered in five additional colorways. $130 per double roll, available through McDermott Paint & Wallpaper. -
10/15VINTAGE BOTANICAL
From the John Derian + Chilewich collection, the boldly-scaled bloom of the Blue Chicory round placemat was reproduced from Derian’s collection of antique and vintage prints. The flower illustration originally appeared in a 1853 botanical guide published in Germany. The collection includes complementary Yellow Daisy and Red Dandelion placemats. $30 each, available through Olley Court.VINTAGE BOTANICAL
From the John Derian + Chilewich collection, the boldly-scaled bloom of the Blue Chicory round placemat was reproduced from Derian’s collection of antique and vintage prints. The flower illustration originally appeared in a 1853 botanical guide published in Germany. The collection includes complementary Yellow Daisy and Red Dandelion placemats. $30 each, available through Olley Court. -
11/15PACK A PICNIC
Equipped with service for four, the Field of Flowers picnic basket from Juliska is ready for your next moveable feast. Crafted in rattan with durable leather straps, the basked is lined with the Field of Flowers Chambray fabric and includes melamine salad plates in the same pattern and Isabella clear tumblers. $495, available through the Whitney Shop, New Canaan.PACK A PICNIC
Equipped with service for four, the Field of Flowers picnic basket from Juliska is ready for your next moveable feast. Crafted in rattan with durable leather straps, the basked is lined with the Field of Flowers Chambray fabric and includes melamine salad plates in the same pattern and Isabella clear tumblers. $495, available through the Whitney Shop, New Canaan. -
12/15FLOWER POWER
The Danish-designed Flower Garden serving tray from Eleish Van Breems Home is made of compressed Nordic birch veneer with a food-safe coating, perfect for serving up cocktails or appetizers while entertaining and lovely enough to set out for display every day. $50, Eleish Van Breems, Westport, Nantucket.FLOWER POWER
The Danish-designed Flower Garden serving tray from Eleish Van Breems Home is made of compressed Nordic birch veneer with a food-safe coating, perfect for serving up cocktails or appetizers while entertaining and lovely enough to set out for display every day. $50, Eleish Van Breems, Westport, Nantucket. -
13/15SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
Dress up a spring tablesetting with Painterly Butterfly napkin rings from Joanna Buchanan. In a worn gold finish, the napkin ‘rings’ are designed with a flat back to lay perfectly on your table. $188 for a set of four, available through Hoagland’s, Greenwich.SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
Dress up a spring tablesetting with Painterly Butterfly napkin rings from Joanna Buchanan. In a worn gold finish, the napkin ‘rings’ are designed with a flat back to lay perfectly on your table. $188 for a set of four, available through Hoagland’s, Greenwich. -
14/15GARDEN PARTY
These adorable Bugaboo napkins from Ecru are a welcome addition to the table. Made in India, each design is printed with a hand-block technique. Mix and match these harmless creatures with solid or print table linens. $20, set of two,GARDEN PARTY
These adorable Bugaboo napkins from Ecru are a welcome addition to the table. Made in India, each design is printed with a hand-block technique. Mix and match these harmless creatures with solid or print table linens. $20, set of two, -
15/15PRETTY IN PINK
Need a pop of spring color? The Blooms Pinkie Swear faux mini cattleya orchid in a cane-wrapped glass vase from Diane James Home makes a pretty statement all year round. $230.PRETTY IN PINK
Need a pop of spring color? The Blooms Pinkie Swear faux mini cattleya orchid in a cane-wrapped glass vase from Diane James Home makes a pretty statement all year round. $230.
The print version of this article appeared with the headline: Out of the Box.
This article appears in the May 2023 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
